British retailer Marks & Spencer’s online operations have been disrupted for at least three weeks following a ransomware cyberattack, which compromised some customer data. A 15% decline in the company’s stock has correlated with the timing of the attack. Repairs are ongoing, security measures have been improved and affected customers are being notified. The leaked data does not include payment or card information or account passwords.
CTM360 report: Ransomware exploits trust more than tech
Recent ransomware attacks have disrupted major UK retailers, using common tactics like impersonating IT staff and exploiting weak safeguards. Attackers utilised social engineering to gain
