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NordVPN introduces ID theft recovery for UK users – just as cyberattacks hit UK retailers

As UK retailers suffer from cyberattacks, anyone affected can now benefit from NordVPN's ID theft recovery and financial reimbursement of up to £5,000.

Tom’s Guide · May 6, 2025

Co-op rushes to fix contactless payment issue in some stores amid cyber-attack fallout

Chain says up to one in 10 stores was affected on Tuesday morning but issue now fixed in all branches

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Co-op card payments and availability in stores hit by cyber attack

Customers reported on Tuesday that three stores in Manchester had signs indicating that they were ‘cash only’ as their card machines were offline.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Judge orders mental health assessment for man accused of killing 11 at Vancouver festival

A Canadian judge has ordered a man accused of ramming his sport-utility vehicle through a Filipino heritage festival crowd, killing 11 people, to receive a mental health assessment to determine if he’s fit to stand trial

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Co-op apologises after hackers access members’ personal data

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

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Co-op apologises after hackers extract ‘significant’ amount of customer data

The National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency are assisting with an inquiry, the group said

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Who are Scattered Spider? FBI warns M&S hackers are now targeting airline industry

British teens are thought to be among the members of the international group

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Co-op gives away free food due to error

One customer was able to get around £80 worth of goods for just £3.29, according to reports

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

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

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Three massive UK retailers have been hit by cyber attacks this week – so what's going on?

Harrods becomes latest victim after Co-Op and M&S - but are the three incidents linked?

TechRadar · May 2, 2025