UK Retailers Hit by Cyberstorm: DragonForce and Scattered Spider Spin a Web of Chaos
Cyberattacks on UK retailers Co-Op, Marks & Spencer, and Harrods have sparked a whodunit involving DragonForce and Scattered Spider. The National Cyber Security Centre is on the case, but the real mystery remains: Are hackers just avid shoppers trying to score early discounts?
Hot Take:
Oh, the drama of retail therapy just got a cyber upgrade! High-end fashion meets high-stakes hacking as UK retailers are getting a not-so-stylish makeover from ransomware gangs. The fashion police might want to bring in some cyber sleuths for this one!
Key Points:
- UK retailers like Co-Op, Marks & Spencer, and Harrods have been targeted by cyberattacks.
- The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is closely monitoring the situation.
- The DragonForce ransomware gang and Scattered Spider are potential suspects.
- DragonForce operates on a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.
- Google’s Threat Intelligence Group highlights the difficulty in conclusively attributing the attacks.
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