What is going on with the retail cyber attacks?
May 1, 2025
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Summary
M&S has been targeted in a cyber attack which has left it unable to process online orders or take contactless payments. Some experts predict it could be costing the company millions of pounds each day.<br /><br />The notorious hacking group, Scattered Spider is believed to be behind the attack. A cyber security company has told Sky News the group is "one of the most dangerous and active groups" they are monitoring.<br /><br />There've also been cyber attacks against Harrods and the Co-Op which are being investigated?<br /><br />On today's Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to our science and technology reporter, Mickey Carroll, about Scattered Spider and what can be done to tackle cyber gangs.<br /><br />Producer: Natalie Ktena <br />Editor: Wendy Parker
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