Four individuals suspected of orchestrating cyberattacks on UK retailers like Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods have been arrested by the NCA. The attacks included attempts to deploy DragonForce ransomware and are linked to the Scattered Spider group, highlighting ongoing threats to retail and financial sectors.
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Keypoints
- The UK NCA arrested four suspects involved in cyberattacks targeting major retailers.
- The suspects range from 17 to 20 years old, including individuals from the UK and Latvia.
- The cyberattacks caused significant disruptions and data breaches, notably at Marks & Spencer.
- Threat actors attempted to deploy the DragonForce ransomware, with limited success.
- The group linked to these attacks is believed to be part of the Scattered Spider collective.