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Who are Scattered Spider? How the notorious hackers linked to M&S cyber attack work

  • Marks & Spencer faced a serious ransomware cyber attack over the Easter weekend, forcing it to suspend online orders across the UK.
  • This attack followed similar breaches at Co-op and Harrods, reflecting increasing threats exploiting vulnerabilities in complex retail supply chains.
  • M&S paused online services including Click & Collect, disrupted payment and loyalty systems, but kept physical stores open amid ongoing investigations.
  • M&S chief executive Stuart Machin said the company is "working day and night" and apologized, noting almost 2,000 customers praised staff responses on social media.
  • The cyber attack significantly impacted M&S’s operations and market value, while experts warned paying ransoms could encourage more cybercriminal attacks.
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M&S: Marks and Spencer Scattered Spider online cyber attack explained - the ongoing impact on UK shopping

Retailers are scrambling to recover after a wave of cyberattacks left shoppers in limbo 🛑

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The startling ongoing impact of the M&S hack on shopping, jobs, and retail habits

Retailers are scrambling to recover after a wave of cyberattacks left shoppers in limbo 🛑

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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