In recent weeks, media coverage has intensified regarding a major cyber assault on three prominent UK-based retailers: Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-Op. Reports indicate that cybercriminals have successfully breached these companies, leading to significant data leaks with potential long-term repercussions for the organizations and their clientele. According to emerging…
In recent years, Scattered Spider has gained notoriety as a significant threat within the cybersecurity landscape. Rather than being a singular organization, the group operates more as a loose affiliation of hackers who primarily utilize social engineering techniques—such as phishing and deceptive phone calls—to infiltrate corporate networks. Many of the…
Luxury Retailer Harrods Confirms Cyber Attack Amid Rising Threats to UK Retail Sector In a concerning development for the UK retail landscape, luxury department store Harrods has confirmed it was targeted in a cyber attack attempt, leading to restrictions on internet access while keeping its online store functional. This incident…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Retailer Continues to Recover From Ransomware Attack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 1, 2025 Image: Patat / Shutterstock British retailer Marks & Spencer has reportedly been targeted by the financial crime group known as Scattered Spider, which executed a ransomware…
Recently, Marks & Spencer (M&S), the prominent UK retailer, fell victim to a significant cyber assault that has left its operations severely compromised. The attack is believed to be orchestrated by the organized crime syndicate known as DragonForce, which utilized a highly advanced ransomware variant that severely disrupted M&S’s IT…
The Co-operative Group has reported the shutdown of parts of its IT network following the detection of a suspected cyberattack, further highlighting the cybersecurity challenges facing major retailers in the UK. This precautionary measure was taken to mitigate potential threats before any systems could be compromised. While the shutdown disrupted…
Cyberattack on Marks & Spencer Linked to Scattered Spider Group A significant cyberattack has recently disrupted operations at Marks & Spencer (M&S), the British retail giant, with connections to the infamous hacking group known as Scattered Spider. This group previously gained notoriety for its high-profile assault on MGM Resorts in…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Extradition of Tyler Buchanan, 23, to the U.S. by Spanish Authorities Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya), David Perera (@daveperera) • April 25, 2025 Image: Hellen Grig/Shutterstock On Wednesday, Spanish officials extradited Tyler Buchanan, the suspected leader of the Scattered Spider cybercrime organization, to the United…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Oracle Refutes Cloud Breach Claims, Attributes Hack to Outdated Servers Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • April 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Recent highlights include…
