Overview

• Marks & Spencer's digital systems remain offline following a cyberattack linked to hacking group Scattered Spider.
• A Kent couple’s personalised Colin the Caterpillar wedding cakes, ordered for May 10, are among halted online orders.
• The attack has disrupted food deliveries, store restocking, and online sales, forcing refunds for thousands of customers.
• The financial impact has been severe, with daily revenue losses and £700 million erased from M&S's market value.
• Experts urge stronger cybersecurity measures across industries, citing vulnerabilities highlighted by this breach.