Marks & Spencer Cyber Slip-Up: Customer Data Snatched in Ransomware Ruckus
Marks and Spencer has confirmed a cyber attack led to a data breach, with customer contact details, birthdates, and order history stolen. Fortunately, no payment info or passwords were compromised. Remember, M&S will never ask for your secret family recipe or personal account info, so stay alert for phishing scams!
Hot Take:
Looks like even the poshest of British retailers can’t escape the clutches of cyber villains. M&S is now not just known for their top-notch sandwiches, but also for serving up a data breach on the side. Tea and sympathy for all affected!
Key Points:
- M&S confirmed a ransomware attack in April, leading to a data breach.
- The breach exposed customer data like contact info, birthdates, and order history.
- No payment info or passwords were compromised, just ‘masked’ payment details.
- DragonForce group claimed responsibility for the attack.
- M&S advises customers to be wary of phishing attempts and to reset passwords.
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