{"id":93492,"date":"2025-04-30T14:55:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T14:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ms-cyberattack-by-scattered-spider-halts-online-orders-disrupts-operations-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T14:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T14:55:13","slug":"ms-cyberattack-by-scattered-spider-halts-online-orders-disrupts-operations-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/ms-cyberattack-by-scattered-spider-halts-online-orders-disrupts-operations-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"M&#038;S cyberattack by Scattered Spider halts online orders, disrupts operations | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250430094545083-neAcX.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Marks &amp; Spencer (M&amp;S), the UK retail giant, has suffered a major cybersecurity breach attributed to the notorious \u201cScattered Spider\u201d ransomware group, leading to widespread operational disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>The cyberattack, confirmed last week, has forced M&amp;S to suspend all online orders across its UK, Ireland, and some international platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The breach has also disrupted contactless payments, gift card transactions, and click &amp; collect services.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, the attack began in February when hackers stole sensitive credentials by extracting the NTDS.dit file, the core of Microsoft Active Directory.<\/p>\n<p>This allowed lateral movement across the network.<\/p>\n<p>On April 24, the attackers deployed the DragonForce ransomware, targeting M&amp;S\u2019s VMware ESXi infrastructure, effectively crippling virtual machines and backend systems.<\/p>\n<p>M&amp;S has enlisted the help of cybersecurity firms including CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and Fenix24 to manage the breach and recover operations.<\/p>\n<p>Though the company has remained tight-lipped on technical details, industry experts identify Scattered Spider\u2014also known as Octo Tempest and UNC3944\u2014as the likely perpetrators.<\/p>\n<p>The group is known for sophisticated social engineering, phishing, MFA bombing, and SIM swapping techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts warn that M&amp;S\u2019s brand reputation has taken a hit.<\/p>\n<p>With roughly one-third of its UK clothing and home goods sales occurring online, the timing\u2014coinciding with seasonal shopping surges\u2014could translate into lost market share.<\/p>\n<p>While contactless payments have resumed and some click &amp; collect services are functional, many customers remain frustrated by ongoing issues and lack of clear updates.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, retail experts believe M&amp;S\u2019s quick acknowledgment and active response may limit long-term damage.<\/p>\n<p>However, cybersecurity professionals caution that the evolving tactics of ransomware groups like Scattered Spider underscore the urgent need for stronger digital defenses across all sectors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article Marks &amp; Spencer (M&amp;S), the UK retail giant, has suffered a major cybersecurity breach attributed to the notorious \u201cScattered Spider\u201d ransomware group, leading to widespread operational disruptions. 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