Chaos spreads at Co-op and M&S following DragonForce ransomware attacks
a year ago
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- Cyber attacks on UK retailers M&S and Co-op continue to cause disruption.
- DragonForce ransomware group claims responsibility for the attacks.
- Co-op CEO confirms customer data breach, including names and contact details.
- M&S IT staff forced to sleep in the office due to the attack's severity.
- National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is assisting affected companies.
- DragonForce operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) with political and financial motives.
- Attacks involve phishing, exploiting vulnerabilities, and using tools like Cobalt Strike.
- DragonForce's ransomware has evolved, using AES and RSA encryption.
- Recent attacks highlight the need for strong cybersecurity practices.
- Timeline of attacks includes disruptions at M&S, Co-op, and Harrods.