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UK cyber attacks set to continue amid ‘fraud pandemic’, security experts warn

Hackers sense ‘blood in the water’, cyber experts tell The Independent, with critical infrastructure also at risk

The Independent UK

Man who branded himself ‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ admits luxury handbag fraud

Jack Watkin, 26, was accused of defrauding thousands of pounds from people who believed he would use it to buy and sell designer handbags.

The Independent UK

Rich Kids of Instagram star who branded himself ‘Kardashian of Cheshire’ admits £195,000 luxury handbag fraud

Reality TV star Jack Watkin, 26, spent proceeds of fraud on £100,000 stay at The Dorchester and shopping in Harrods

Evening Standard

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I am a cybersecurity expert and I predict UK retailers face a brutal summer of coordinated attacks—here's why

Major retailers attacked; cybersecurity expert warns of escalating sector-wide threats.

TechRadar

M&S, Co-Op and Harrods got hit by a cyberattack: here's what retailers need to do to stop this

Recently, we saw three retail giants, Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and the Co-op, fall victim to cyberattacks, shaking consumer confidence and underlining a hard truth: cybersecurity is no longer just a matter for technical teams.

TechRadar

The Monster of Harrods by Alison Kervin review: how did Mohamed Al-Fayed get away with it?

This is a disturbing account of a serial predator who laundered his reputation in London — with the help of a network of enablers

Evening Standard

‘We’re being attacked all the time’: how UK banks stop hackers

Devastating attacks at M&S, the Co-op and Harrods highlight risks as lenders say cybersecurity is biggest expense

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Princess Diana Was Betrayed by "Monster of Harrods" Mohamed Al-Fayed's Security Guards, Per Shocking New Book

"You had to be on your toes," a former guard said in the explosive tell-all.

Marie Claire

Princess Diana Had a 'Pretty Woman' Moment After Being Turned Away From Top Designer Ahead of Her Wedding

"Big mistake. Big. Huge!"

Marie Claire

Too scared to shop? Why retail is a prime target for criminals

It all points to a vulnerability amongst retail businesses, despite the fact that the threat from cyber attacks has existed for many years. But why are retail businesses being targeted?

Fortune

Co-op cyber attack: What happened and when will shops be back to normal?

Several retail organisations have been hit by data theft and hacks recently

The Independent UK

Scattered Spider is focus of NCA inquiry into cyber-attacks against UK retailers

Detectives say English-speaking hacker community a key suspect after M&S, Co-op and Harrods targeted

The Guardian - UK

M&S cyberattack: how can retailers regain customers’ trust after a hack? A marketing expert explains

Several big British retailers have been in the news recently – but not for buoyant sales or new product launches. Firms like Marks & Spencer and Co-op have been hacked, affecting online sales and the range of products available in-store, and forcing them to apologise to customers and other stakeholders.…

The Conversation

All the major cyber attacks in the UK this year: Are they on the rise?

British companies have toppled like dominoes at the hands of cyber criminals. What happened and are these attacks the new norm?

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Scattered Spider hackers in UK are ‘facilitating’ cyber-attacks, says Google

US retailers being targeted after attacks on Britain’s Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods

The Independent UK

Woman jailed after buying holidays and luxury gifts on company credit card

Police said she was not “stealing to survive”, but used the money to fund regular spending on Apple and Zara as well as luxury gifts from Harrods and holidays

Evening Standard

M&S cyber crisis deepens as it admits hackers stole customer data

But the retailer insists no financial information or passwords have been lost

Evening Standard

Inside the hacking meltdown at Marks & Spencer's

Minister warns that companies much treat cyber security as “an absolute priority”

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Tom’s Guide

How to protect yourself from the M&S, Harrods, and Co-op cyberattacks

With a wave of cyberattacks hitting UK retailers, you may be concerned about the safety and security of your data. Here we'll share some tools that can be effective in bolstering your data breach defences.

Evening Standard

Co-op boss apologises after retailer hit by ‘highly sophisticated’ hackers

The Manchester-based co-operative is among a number of retailers, including Marks & Spencer and Harrods, to have been hit by hacks.

The Independent UK

Mohamed al-Fayed ‘abused women like humanity abuses Mother Nature’, son claims

More than 100 women have accused the Harrods businessman, who died in 2023, of sexual assault

The Guardian - UK

Clothing shortages, food waste and millions lost each day: inside the M&S cyber-attack chaos

‘It’s easier to list the things that work than the things that don’t’, said one worker, but customers are impressed with staff resilience and analysts believe the retailer will bounce back

The Independent UK

Marks and Spencer cyber attack ‘a wake-up call’ as retailer struggles to recover

Harrods was the latest retailer to be affected by a cyber attack

Evening Standard

Co-op apologises after hackers access members’ personal data

It comes after fellow retailers Harrods and Marks & Spencer were also hit with cyber attacks.

The Independent UK

Harrods becomes latest UK retailer to face cyber threat as M&S' struggles persist

British retailer Marks & Spencer says it's “working day and night” to resolve a cyberattack nearly two weeks ago that has left it unable to process any online orders

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