Hackers target the Co-op as police probe M&S cyber attack
- The Co-op, a British supermarket chain with over 3,700 branches, faced attempted unauthorized access to its systems in early May 2025, forcing partial IT shutdowns while stores operated normally.
- This incident followed a major ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer, a prominent UK retailer, that disrupted online orders for six days, although no confirmed link exists between the cases.
- The Co-op's attack caused limited impact, affecting some back office and call centre operations, while funeral homes and stores remained fully operational amid ongoing efforts to reduce disruption.
- Cybersecurity experts attribute the M&S attack to the Scattered Spider group using DragonForce ransomware, described as a sophisticated collective employing phishing, MFA bombing, and SIM swapping tactics.
- The recent wave of cyberattacks on UK retailers highlights increasing threats that cost millions and may disrupt services, with law enforcement actively investigating the ongoing M&S case.
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Another British retailer hit by a cyberattack
Hackers attempted to break into the systems of a second retailer in the UK on Wednesday, following the attack on Marks & Spencer last week, according to news reports. Co-op, which is member-owned and trades from over 2,300 food stores across the UK. They also provide funeral, legal, and insurance services, said the security breach attempt forced them to shut down some of their back-office and… Source
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