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Teen hacking group behind M&S cyber attack finds new target

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The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Inside Scattered Spider: The notorious teen hacking group causing chaos online

IN FOCUS: The group responsible for the M&S cyber attacks are now targeting airlines, reports Anthony Cuthbertson. But who are they and how are they getting away with it?

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Hawaiian Airlines says it was hit by ‘cybersecurity event’ - but flyers should be safe

The attack seems to be the work of the notorious Scattered Spider hackers.

TechRadar · Jun 30, 2025

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These US airlines were targeted by cyber hackers this month

The FBI issued an alert that the notorious criminal cybercriminal group, Scattered Spider, was ‘expanding its targeting to include the airline sector’

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Aflac could be the latest US insurance giant hit by a Scattered Spider cyberattack

Another major US insurance firm has been targeted by cybercriminals.

TechRadar · Jun 23, 2025

After hitting top retail stores, experts warn this infamous criminal gang is now going after US insurance giants

Google is warning Scattered Spider is shifting attention to US-based insurance firms.

TechRadar · Jun 17, 2025

Everything we know about the two hacker groups who carried out M&S cyberattack

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The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

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DragonForce and Scattered Spider: Inside the hacker groups linked to M&S cyberattack

Marks & Spencer has continued its online orders six weeks after a cyberattack, believed to be caused by DragonForce and Scattered Spider

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Marks & Spencer Hit by Cyberattack: Online Orders Back, But Who Else Is Under Threat?

Marks and Spencer restart online order system after cyber security breach. What other companies recently fell to cyber attacks?

International Business Times UK · Jun 10, 2025

M&S CEO Targeted in Ransom Hack: A Warning Sign for Executive-Level Cyber Threats

M&S executives were targeted in a ransomware attack by Scattered Spider, exposing customer data and disrupting operations. The breach could cost over £300 million and caused a major drop in market value.

International Business Times UK · Jun 7, 2025

M&S hack may have been caused by security issues at Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services

Disruption at M&S has been going on for weeks, and this could be why.

TechRadar · May 26, 2025

Scattered Spider is focus of NCA inquiry into cyber-attacks against UK retailers

Detectives say English-speaking hacker community a key suspect after M&S, Co-op and Harrods targeted

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

M&S expects cyber-attack to last into July and cost £300m in lost profits

Retailer says website likely to reopen within weeks but disruption to some services could last longer

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

Scattered Spider hackers in UK are ‘facilitating’ cyber-attacks, says Google

US retailers being targeted after attacks on Britain’s Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025

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TechRadar · May 15, 2025

Scattered Spider moves beyond the UK, places crosshairs on US companies

Google is warning that the UK is no longer the only target as multiple retailers report suffering an attack.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Hackers that hit M&S and other UK shops are now attacking US stores, Google says

‘Aggressive’ hacking group Scattered Spider was behind M&S cyber attack

The Guardian - US · May 14, 2025

‘Aggressive’ hackers of UK retailers are now targeting US stores, says Google

Alphabet warns of ‘Scattered Spider’, network of hackers reportedly behind cyber-attack against UK retail giant M&S

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Inside the hacking meltdown at Marks & Spencer's

Minister warns that companies much treat cyber security as “an absolute priority”

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The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025

Clothing shortages, food waste and millions lost each day: inside the M&S cyber-attack chaos

‘It’s easier to list the things that work than the things that don’t’, said one worker, but customers are impressed with staff resilience and analysts believe the retailer will bounce back

Evening Standard · 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

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

How ‘native English’ Scattered Spider group linked to M&S attack operate

Cybersecurity expert says group are ‘unusual but potently threatening’ coalition of ransomware hackers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

M&S cyber-attack linked to hacking group Scattered Spider

Reports on group thought to have previously hit MGM Resorts come as Marks & Spencer online orders remain paused

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Scottish man accused of being ‘Scattered Spider’ member extradited to US from Spain

Scattered Spider drew notoriety in September 2023 when members broke into and locked up the networks of casino operators Caesars Entertainment

WEKU · Sep 15, 2023

Cyberattacks strike casino giants Caesars and MGM

The disclosure by Caesars came after MGM Resorts International reported publicly that a cyberattack it detected led it to shut down computer systems at its properties across the U.S. to protect data.

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