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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

M&S admits customer data was stolen by hackers in cyber attack

Marks & Spencer has admitted customer personal data was taken during the cyber attack - (PA)

Marks & Spencer has revealed that customer personal data has been taken by hackers after the retail giant was hit by a damagingcyber attack.

Chief executive Stuart Machin said the data had been accessed due to the “sophisticated nature of the incident” but stressed that this does not include payment or card details, or account passwords.

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