UK Retail Giant Co-op Shuts Down IT Systems After Cyberattack Attempt

The Co-operative Group temporarily shut down parts of its internal IT network after detecting an attempted cyberattack, affecting virtual desktops, stock systems, and contact centre operations while stores and customer-facing services remained operational; the company reports no evidence of customer data being accessed and has engaged external cybersecurity experts and law enforcement. The report also references a recent Marks & Spencer breach attributed to the Scattered Spider group but states there is no confirmed link between the incidents, highlighting rising cyber risks to UK retail.