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Co-op Shuts Down IT Systems After Cyber Attack Attempt

5/1/2025

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In a swift response to a recent attempted hack, the Co-op has temporarily disabled parts of its IT systems, echoing the recent cyber attack on Marks & Spencer. Fortunately, operations remain largely unaffected, with stores running smoothly. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police is probing both incidents, though no connections between them have been established.

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Story summary

In a swift response to a recent attempted hack, the Co-op has temporarily disabled parts of its IT systems, echoing the recent cyber attack on Marks & Spencer. Fortunately, operations remain largely unaffected, with stores running smoothly. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police is probing both incidents, though no connections between them have been established.