Welcome to CyberCrimesDaily Today we’ll find out what’s inside the digital heist. Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods have arrested four men aged between 17 and 20 for carrying out cyber attacks. Find out how the men were involved and what this means for retail security in this article.
Inside The Digital Heist
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested four suspects in connection with a series of cyber attacks targeting Marks & Spencer (M&S) Co-op and Harrods on July 10, 2025. Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the attacks; including three men aged 17, 19 and 19, and a woman aged 20.
The Cybercriminals Have Been Charged Under The Computer Misuse Act, Including:
- Money laundering
- Blackmail
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Organized Crime
All the criminals involved in the crime have been taken into custody and electronic devices have been seized for forensic analysis.
Impact on Retail
In April 2025, Marks & Spencer was hit by a ransomware attack that lasted 46 days, costing the company an estimated £300 million in operating profit.
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The Co-op
Cybercriminals accessed members’ data, including personal contact email addresses and other details, and in May, the store experienced stock shortages and payment disruptions.
Harrods
There has been no confirmed data loss, but financial losses cannot be ruled out.
How the attacks were carried out
Cybercriminals exploited the following vulnerabilities:
ERP systems
Payment processing infrastructure
Command-and-control networks
The cybercriminals’ attacks involved data theft, ransom demands, and blackmail.
Legal and Industry Response
The arrest of the cybercriminals is a major success for UK cybercrime enforcement. The NCA has emphasized strong cyber security protocols and international cooperation.
What is the definition of a cyber crime?
Cybercrime refers to criminal activities conducted using computers and internet.
What are examples of cyber crime?
Example of cyber crimes are identity theft, phishing, malware attacks, cyberstalking, data breaches etc.
What are the three types of cybercrime?
Attacks on individuals
Attacks on property
Attacks on government
What is the penalty for cyber crime?
Penalty for cyber crime Imprisonment up to three years and/or a fine up to ₹1 lakh.
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