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Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Disrupts Services and Payment Systems

The retailer continues to face operational challenges as contactless payments, click & collect, and online deliveries remain disrupted, with no timeline for full restoration announced.

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The company said its shops remained open but it had moved its processes offline

Overview

  • Marks & Spencer has suspended contactless payments, paused click & collect services, and warned of delays for online deliveries due to an ongoing cyber incident.
  • The retailer has moved some internal processes offline to protect its network and is working with cybersecurity experts to resolve the issue.
  • The National Cyber Security Centre and other regulatory bodies have been engaged to assist in the investigation and response.
  • Customers have expressed frustration over limited communication and service disruptions, with some reporting abandoned shopping trips and unfulfilled orders.
  • M&S shares have dropped by approximately 3.5% over the past week as the company works to mitigate operational and reputational impacts.