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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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BleepingComputer broke the news in on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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