UK retail conglomerate the co-operative group said it has shut down some of its its systems, Citing an attempted cyberatck.
Co-op spoakesperson mark carrington said the company “Recently experienced attempts” by hackers to break into some some of its systems, and took “Proactive steps” to keeps The specksperson said the company’s back office and call center functions are facing some disrupt as a result.
It’s not clear if the attempted intrusions were successful.
The co-op-one of the largest food retailers in the uk with more than 5 million members-said its stores were operating normally, and that it was not asking customers “to do anything
Whene asked by techcrunch, the co-op all describe the specific nature of the situation, such as ransomware, or if it is knowledge, Nor would have said it if it has difficult to the use of it. Protection regulator, the information commissioner’s office, as is required in the event of a suspected data breach. The company confirmed it is working with the National Cyber Security Center.
The co-opas speakesperson also would not say if the company had any communication with the threats, such as a ransomware gang.
News of the disruption at the co-op come days after UK Retaile Marks & Spencer Confirmed a Cyberattack That left customers unable to pick up their orders. The retailer said itfied the uk data regulator of the situation, indicating a possible data breach. The Ongoing Disruption at Marks & Spencer has Since Entred Its Second Week.