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UK retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-op, have recently been targeted by cyberattacks, causing significant disruption. Marks & Spencer suffered a ransomware attack linked to the Scattered Spider group, which reportedly began in February with the theft of the Windows domain's NTDS.dit file, leading to the encryption of servers and suspension of online services. Harrods confirmed a cyberattack, shutting down systems to mitigate the impact, while Co-op warned of disruption as it battled a cyberattack. These incidents highlight a concerning trend of increasing cyber threats aimed at the UK retail sector.
Bloomberg reported that the DragonForce ransomware gang and its partners were behind the attacks on Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, claiming to have stolen customer data. M&S faced operational disruptions, including halting online orders and sending warehouse staff home due to the ransomware attack. Cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for businesses to communicate effectively with customers during such incidents to maintain trust. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a statement regarding the incidents, and security firms are offering insights on how to learn from the attacks, particularly focusing on Active Directory security lessons.
In response to the growing threat, the NCSC urges retailers to enhance their defenses against ransomware and phishing attacks. Security measures should include robust data backups, employee training to recognize phishing attempts, and network segmentation. The attacks serve as a call to action for UK retailers to prioritize cybersecurity and invest in strategies to protect against sophisticated cyber threats and minimize operational disruptions.
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Bloomberg reported that the DragonForce ransomware gang and its partners were behind the attacks on Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, claiming to have stolen customer data. M&S faced operational disruptions, including halting online orders and sending warehouse staff home due to the ransomware attack. Cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for businesses to communicate effectively with customers during such incidents to maintain trust. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a statement regarding the incidents, and security firms are offering insights on how to learn from the attacks, particularly focusing on Active Directory security lessons.
In response to the growing threat, the NCSC urges retailers to enhance their defenses against ransomware and phishing attacks. Security measures should include robust data backups, employee training to recognize phishing attempts, and network segmentation. The attacks serve as a call to action for UK retailers to prioritize cybersecurity and invest in strategies to protect against sophisticated cyber threats and minimize operational disruptions.
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- DataBreaches.Net: Marks & Spencer breach linked to Scattered Spider ransomware attack
- Davey Winder: Harrods is the latest major U.K. retailer to confirm a cyberattack as M&S continues to struggle with ransomware strike fallout.
- securityaffairs.com: Luxury department store Harrods suffered a cyberattack
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- HashTags: #cyberattack #ransomware #retailsecurity
- Target: Marks & Spencer, Harrods, Co-op
- Feature: Ransomware Attack
- Malware: Scattered Spider
- Type: Ransomware
- Severity: Major