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British food and clothing group M&S discloses cyber incident

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on April 22, 2025

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· Last updated: April 22, 2025

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M&S Reports Cyber Incident, Ensures Store Operations

(Reuters) - Britain's Marks & Spencer said on Tuesday it has been managing a cyber incident over the past few days, and had made some temporary changes to its store operations.

The more than 140-year-old clothing and food company said it is managing and investigating the incident with external experts. In the meanwhile, its stores are still open and its website and app are working normally.

M&S said it continues to take steps to secure its network and maintain services, but did not specify what those were or what the temporary changes it made were.

(Reporting by Yamini Kalia and Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)

Key Takeaways

  • Marks & Spencer is handling a cyber incident.
  • Temporary changes were made to store operations.
  • External experts are assisting in the investigation.
  • M&S stores, website, and app remain operational.
  • Security measures are being enhanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses a cyber incident at Marks & Spencer and the steps being taken to manage it.
How is M&S responding to the cyber incident?
M&S is working with external experts and has made temporary changes to store operations while ensuring services remain operational.
Are M&S stores still open?
Yes, M&S stores are still open, and their website and app are functioning normally.

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