Summary
Marks & Spencer, a UK store, has experienced a cyber attack which leaves some of their shelves empty. Customers faced issues with their online and contactless payments, and they could not place online orders. The company is working to restore normal operations.
Key Facts
- Marks & Spencer stores have empty shelves due to a recent cyber attack.
- Customers reported problems using online and contactless payments over the Easter weekend.
- It's unclear how much of the store is affected, but the company confirmed some areas have limited availability.
- Approximately one-third of Marks & Spencer's sales come from their online platform, which accounted for £1.2 billion in their latest financial results.
- The cyber attack happened during a busy shopping period when people were buying outdoor equipment and food for parties.
- The company didn't publicly specify the type of cyber attack.
- Besides Marks & Spencer, other companies like Morrisons, Barclays and Lloyds have also experienced disruptions in their online systems.
- The company is still working on restoring normal availability in their stores.
