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NCA arrests four in connection with UK retail ransomware attacks

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STIX ID: report--52b9c71b-e980-5d23-9c56-6b283ce39942

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
65/100

Date Published: 2025-07-10

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Connor Jones

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The UK's National Crime Agency arrested four suspects on July 10 in connection with three recent cyberattacks against retailers M&S, Co-op, and Harrods; authorities seized electronic devices for forensic analysis and allege offenses including breaches of the Computer Misuse Act, blackmail, money laundering, and participation in an organised crime group. The investigation remains active and details about identities and locations have been withheld for legal and safeguarding reasons.

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