A recent cyberattack on Marks and Spencer (M&S) has raised significant concerns, revealing that hackers infiltrated the UK-based retailer's systems almost a week before the breach was discovered. The attack, which was first detected a couple of weeks ago, exploited a vulnerability created by human error, compromising the personal data of nearly 9.4 million active

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Marks and Spencer faced a cyberattack that exposed personal data of 9.4 million customers due to a vulnerability from human error. Hackers accessed sensitive information, including some payment card details, though crucial data like CVVs were protected. The DragonForce ransomware group demands $4 million, but M&S refuses to pay. The breach has led to increased spam communications and affected physical stores through product shortages, accentuated by panic buying.

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