Marks & Spencer’s Cyber Meltdown: Scattered Spider Spins a Web of Chaos!
Marks & Spencer has fallen victim to a cyberattack by the notorious Scattered Spider group. The attack has caused disruptions in contactless payments, online deliveries, and stock availability, leaving customers in a retail limbo. With losses piling up, it’s a stark reminder that in the world of retail, sometimes spiders spin the stickiest webs.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like Marks & Spencer is having a bit of a cyber-meltdown thanks to the cheeky antics of Scattered Spider. Who knew spiders could weave such tangled webs in the realm of cybercrime? It’s like someone swapped their tea and biscuits for chaos and ransomware. All that’s missing is a ransom note demanding a lifetime supply of crumpets!
Key Points:
– Marks & Spencer hit by Scattered Spider, causing major disruptions.
– Contactless payments and online deliveries take a nosedive.
– Attackers accessed M&S systems possibly as early as February.
– Significant financial impact, with £650 million lost in stock value.
– Scattered Spider operates as a loose collection of hackers.