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Four Arrested in UK over M&S, Co-Op, Harrods Cyberattacks
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 10 – Four suspects aged under 21 were arrested for cyber attacks causing £300 million in losses and disrupting operations at major UK retailers, the National Crime Agency said.
- On July 10, four suspects—two British males, one Latvian male, and one British female—were arrested in West Midlands, London, and Staffordshire on suspicion of cybercrimes targeting M&S, Co-op, and Harrods.
- In April, DragonForce hackers impersonated a TCS employee, gained access via M&S help desk, and deployed ransomware causing extensive system shutdowns and financial losses.
- The arrests involved four suspects in West Midlands, London, and Staffordshire, accused of targeting retailers with cyber misuse, blackmail, and money laundering.
- Following Thursday’s arrests, electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis, with all four suspects remaining in NCA custody as the investigation continues.
- The NCA emphasizes ongoing international cooperation and urges victims to report attacks, highlighting the importance of support and advanced forensic efforts to combat rising retail cybercrime.
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