Marks & Spencer hit by ransomware via IT partner, data likely exposed
UK retailer Marks & Spencer suffered a ransomware attack, with the "Scattered Spider" group using social engineering on a helpdesk vendor. The incident disrupted operations and likely exposed customer data.
Signal context
First seen: May 6, 2025
Last updated: Jun 26, 2026
Status: Public signal
Key points
- "Scattered Spider" group used social engineering on a helpdesk vendor.
- Ransomware deployed across M&S systems, disrupting operations.
- Likely customer data exposure.
Signal analysis
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Likely country: 🇬🇧 GB
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The feed marks multiple actor roles. Treat this as a review signal rather than a final attribution.
- Source type: outside the affected organization
- Source type: supplier or third-party involvement
Impact area: Confidentiality, Availability
Likely asset: User or customer data
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- 1 signal linked to this organization/domain
External sources
5th May – Threat Intelligence Report - Check Point Researchhttps://research.checkpoint.com/2025/5th-may-threat-intelligence-report/Public source from research.checkpoint.com.
May 2025 Breach Breakdown: The Cloud's Weakest Links Exposed - CloudWizehttps://cloudwize.io/blog/may-2025-breach-breakdown-the-clouds-weakest-links-exposed/Public source from cloudwize.io.
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