"The National Crime Agency arrested four individuals suspected of hacking the British retail sector, targeting companies like Marks & Spencer and Harrods."
"Hackers began breaching networks in April, stealing customer data from the Co-op and Marks & Spencer, employing techniques involving impersonation to deceive call centers."
"The group responsible, Scattered Spider, aided ransomware gang DragonForce in deploying malware on Marks & Spencer's network, while the Co-op averted it by shutting down their network."
"U.K. authorities noted that arrests were made for hacking, blackmail, money laundering, and involvement in organized crime."
U.K. authorities arrested four individuals on suspicion of hacking the retail sector, including Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op. The arrested include a 20-year-old woman, two 19-year-old men, and a 17-year-old youth. Starting in April, hackers breached networks, stealing customer data. Scattered Spider targeted both the Co-op and Marks & Spencer, using impersonation tactics to gain access. They allegedly assisted ransomware gang DragonForce in deploying malware on Marks & Spencer, while the Co-op managed to prevent the attack by shutting down its network. Harrods also successfully countered part of a cyberattack.
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