Thu, 01 May 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack

The firm told the BBC it had restricted internet access in its stores following an attempted cyber attack.

* Harrods has been targeted by a cyber attack, with the luxury department store restricting internet access at its sites as a precaution.
* Customers can still visit Harrods' flagship store and shop online, but there is no information on the scale of the impact.
* The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) says the attacks on Harrods, Co-op, and Marks & Spencer should serve as a "wake-up call" for retailers to improve their cybersecurity.
* Experts warn that retailers are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to the volume of customer data they hold.
* Marks & Spencer is still dealing with the aftermath of a cyber attack that has cost it millions in lost sales.
* The Co-op shut down parts of its IT systems after hackers attempted to gain access, and staff are being ordered to verify all attendees on remote work calls.
* It's not known if the three incidents are connected, but experts suggest they may be due to a common supplier or technology that has been compromised.
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