UK crime agency arrests 4 people over cyber attacks on retailers
Spate of attacks in April led to product shortages and cost M&S, Co-op and Harrods hundreds of millions of pounds
Spate of attacks in April led to product shortages and cost M&S, Co-op and Harrods hundreds of millions of pounds

Hack caused havoc with UK high street retailer’s online sales earlier this year

Retailer says it will take ‘weeks’ to restore some online services as fashion ranges return

High-profile hacks raise fears about the potential economic damage caused by disruption to supply chains and services

Significant incident last year forced retailer to shut systems to limit impact

FTSE 100 retailer urges the government and London mayor to better support the police

Number of cyber attacks on third-party suppliers doubled in 2024 as multibillion-dollar ransomware sector booms