Co-op Cyber Attack Foiled: How the Retailer Shut Itself Down to Stay Safe
Hackers claiming responsibility for the breach say the Co-op escaped a devastating ransomware attack that could have rendered its IT systems totally inoperable. The attackers told them that although they were able to breach the retailer’s network and take sensitive consumer information, Co-op’s quick response prevented them from releasing ransomware. Compared to fellow UK retailer … Read more