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UK food supply chain at risk from hostile attacks

ID: 2278b222-f1ac-5b7d-a312-c3c583b7bccd

STIX ID: report--2278b222-f1ac-5b7d-a312-c3c583b7bccd

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
70/100

Date Published: 2026-09-07

Date Updated: 2026-09-10

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The National Audit Office warns that cyber-attacks against the UK food supply chain are an increasing risk, highlighting 2025 incidents affecting retailers (Marks & Spencer and the Co-op) that caused operational disruption, substantial financial loss (M&S estimated ~£136M) and the theft of data for 6.5 million members; the report urges Defra and industry to improve preparedness and resiliency.

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