A cyberattack disrupting business operations is expected to cost Marks & Spencer, a giant British retailer.
M&S has sent a note to its investors stating that it believes the cyberattacks will result in a $403 million loss of profits for the operating budget of fiscal years 2025-2026, before cost reduction, insurance, and trading.
Stuart Machin is the CEO of M&S.
We have managed a targeted and highly-sophisticated cyber attack over the past few weeks. This has caused a short period of disruption. As we put our customers first, we have faced this challenge head-on with incredible teamwork and a deep sense of responsibility.
We have taken proactive steps to minimise the impact on customers by working around the clock, with our suppliers and partners, to stabilize the operations and contain the incident.
Machin says that sales disruptions caused by the cyberattack announced by the company on April 22nd may last for two more months.
Online sales and trading profits have suffered in Fashion, Home and Beauty due to the decision taken by retailers to stop online shopping. However, stores have shown resilience. As we ramp up our operations, online disruption is expected to last through June.
Cybercriminals were able to steal sensitive information about M&S customers including their contact details, dates of birth, and history of online orders.
This incident seems to be linked with an operation of a hacker group called “DragonForce”, which also claims responsibility for the breach at the Co-op Food supermarket chain in the UK.
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