A class action lawsuit claims that National Public Data, a background check company, exposed the personal data of 2.9 billion people via a data breach resulting in the information being sold on the dark web. The company is accused of negligence, breaches of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment. The plaintiffs want the company to purge all affected personal data, encrypt future data and undergo annual cybersecurity checks.

M&S boss urges shoppers to visit stores in person as it battles cyber-attack – The Guardian
Marks & Spencer’s CEO, Stuart Machin, apologized for recent service disruptions caused by a cyber attack, assuring customers that the company is working tirelessly to