Marks & Spencer Confirms Cyberattack Disrupting Payments and Online Orders

Leading British retailer Marks & Spencer Group plc (M&S) has confirmed it has been grappling with a cyberattack over the past several days, causing temporary disruptions to payment processing and online orders.

According to an official company statement, the incident required M&S to implement immediate, minor changes to store operations in order to safeguard both customers and the business.

While precise details about the attack remain under wraps, M&S did acknowledge some levels of customer inconvenience, for which the company issued an apology.

“We are sorry for any inconvenience experienced,” an M&S spokesperson said, adding, “Importantly, our stores remain open and our website and app are operating as normal.”

To combat the ongoing cyber threat, Marks & Spencer has engaged external cybersecurity experts.

These specialists are assisting M&S in investigating the breach, managing security, and implementing further protective measures across the retailer’s network.

The company has also reported the ...