Overview

• Marks & Spencer continues to suspend online orders and meal deals due to disrupted supply chains caused by a cyberattack now in its third week.
• Co-op has restored contactless payments in all affected stores but is still grappling with delivery delays, empty shelves, and compromised member data.
• Hackers accessed personal data of Co-op members, including names and contact details, though financial information and passwords remain secure.
• Investigations by the National Cyber Security Centre and National Crime Agency are ongoing, with hacker groups Scattered Spider and DragonForce linked to the attacks.
• Retailers are urging customers to stay vigilant against phishing attempts as the sector faces heightened risks from ransomware and social engineering tactics.