The Co-op has implemented a shutdown of certain IT systems in response to a hacking attempt to breach them. The company stated that the measures taken to thwart the attack have had a minor impact on its call center and back-office operations. At the same time, the Metropolitan Police has disclosed that it is investigating a significant cyber assault on Marks & Spencer (M&S).
According to a statement released by the Metropolitan Police, detectives from its cyber crime unit are actively engaged in the investigation. There is currently no information available regarding any potential connection between the two incidents. With over 2,500 supermarkets and 800 funeral homes across the UK, the Co-op also supplies food to Nisa shops.
A spokesperson for the Co-op confirmed that its retail stores and funeral homes are functioning normally in the wake of the attempted cyber intrusion. They expressed gratitude towards their employees, members, partners, and suppliers for their patience and cooperation during this period. Despite the incident, the Co-op is not advising its members or customers to change their usual routines.
In the meantime, Marks & Spencer is grappling with the aftermath of an ongoing cyber attack that has wreaked havoc on the company, resulting in significant financial losses. The retail giant has not disclosed the cause of the disruption to its online ordering systems and the subsequent empty shelves in stores. However, security experts have revealed that the ransomware DragonForce was utilized in the attack, as confirmed by Ciaran Martin, the former Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), during an interview on the Today program on BBC Radio 4
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