Summary
The Co-op confirmed that data from all 6.5 million of its members was stolen in a cyber-attack in April. The theft included names, addresses, and contact information, but not financial details. Four people have been arrested in connection with this and similar attacks on other retailers.
Key Facts
- The Co-op confirmed a cyber-attack where 6.5 million members had their data stolen.
- The stolen data included names, addresses, and contact information but no financial data.
- The attack affected Co-op, Marks and Spencer (M&S), and Harrods.
- M&S suffered significant disruption and financial losses due to the attack.
- After the first announcement, Co-op admitted more data had been accessed than initially reported.
- The National Crime Agency arrested four individuals linked to the attacks.
- The charges against the arrested include computer misuse, blackmail, and money laundering.
