Marks & Spencer experienced a major cyberattack on Easter Monday, believed to be orchestrated by the hacker group Scattered Spider. The attack's repercussions are still impacting operations across the UK and Ireland. The breach may have roots back in February, as attackers accessed sensitive information through a stolen NTDS.dit file. M&S took measures to mitigate damage by encrypting files shortly after the attack was detected, although the timing raises questions about their cybersecurity effective response and overall strategy. This incident underlines the vulnerability retail chains have regarding data security.
The revelation that Marks & Spencer was targeted by Scattered Spider highlights the vulnerabilities in retail operations, particularly in accessing and securing sensitive data.
M&S's decision to encrypt files after the initial breach raises questions about their response strategy; such actions post-attack are not typical and indicate possible internal confusion.
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