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Cyber-Attack Disrupts Co-op Payments, Exposes 6.2M Members

5/7/2025

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Co-op Cyber Attack

A cyber-attack has thrown the Co-op into chaos, disrupting contactless payments in around 200 of its 2,300 UK stores. The breach compromised personal data of over 6.2 million members, though financial information remains safe. Authorities, including the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency, are now investigating the alarming incident, as Marks & Spencer grapples with its own challenges.

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Justice Ministry Responds

A cyber security breach at the UK’s Legal Aid Agency has raised alarms, potentially compromising sensitive financial data of legal aid providers. In response, the Ministry of Justice is teaming up with the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre to probe the incident. The LAA oversees a staggering £2.3 billion in legal aid funding, impacting countless lives across England and Wales.

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Co-op Cyber Attack

A cyber-attack has thrown the Co-op into chaos, disrupting contactless payments in around 200 of its 2,300 UK stores. The breach compromised personal data of over 6.2 million members, though financial information remains safe. Authorities, including the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency, are now investigating the alarming incident, as Marks & Spencer grapples with its own challenges.

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