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Glasgow Times
07-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Co-op cyber attack leaves Glasgow stores shelves empty
The food store is the main retailer in parts of Scotland, like the Western Isles, where there have been reports that the chain's stores are running low on fresh food supplies. Pictures from the supermarket's shelves in Portree and Skye show row upon row of sparse and empty shelves, with some people even reporting some Co-ops in Glasgow having similar supply issues. The disruption comes after the retailer said there had been an attack on its systems on Friday, which resulted in 'significant' amounts of customer data being stolen. READ NEXT: Filming for exciting new TV series to close several Glasgow roads READ NEXT: Warrant issued for woman who 'falsely claimed to be pregnant to extort £7k' A Co-op spokesperson said deliveries to its stores were also impacted by the "sustained malicious attempts by hackers to access our systems", and staff were working around the clock to reduce disruption. There have been reports of stores also being affected across other parts of the UK. One shopper who visited the Co-op's Dennistoun store said the store was barren of any fresh fruit or vegetables. They said: 'I was shocked to see the empty shelves on Monday night. 'It honestly looked worse than during Covid. 'There was no fresh produce, and I had to resort to the clearance section to find anything for my dinner.' (Image: Supplied) Adam Gordon said that milk had to be rationed at the Portree supermarket before it all sold out. He told BBC Radio Scotland: 'It's a boorach (mess) here at the Co-op. 'There's no fresh milk, all fruit and veg is gone, there's no meat and no dairy.' Gordon said there were similar situations at Co-ops in Broadford and Kyle of Lochalsh, adding that staff at the stores said deliveries were expected to arrive in 'dribs and drabs'. On Monday, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned that criminals launching cyber attacks at British retailers were impersonating IT help desks to break into organisations. Marks & Spencer and Harrods were also targeted by hackers in the last two weeks, with the anonymous group telling the BBC there will be more attacks soon. NCSC, the government agency responsible for cyber security, has also issued guidance to organisations urging them to review their IT helpdesk 'password reset processes' to reduce their chances of getting hacked.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MEDC awards Kettering University $1.6 million to support programs bolstering Michigan manufacturing
Michigan Economic Development Corp. | Susan J. Demas Kettering University in Flint has received more than million dollars in economic development funds aimed at supporting programs in semiconductor manufacturing, hydrogen fuels, software engineering and engagement with pre-K through grade 12 students, according to a Thursday announcement. As part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Higher Education Strategic Initiatives the university was granted $1.6 million in an effort to bolster the state's advanced manufacturing efforts. Kettering also received funding to provide $5,000 and scholarships to students completing Co-ops in Michigan with select employers, alongside $10,000 incentives for students who commit to a full-time position, staying in Michigan for at least one year after graduation. 'Kettering University's experiential educational model has always been focused on developing leaders that will shape the future,' said University President Robert K. McMahan. 'This funding accelerates our ability to prepare Michigan's workforce while enhancing our capacity to equip it with the critical skills and hands-on experiences necessary to thrive in industries that will define the economy of the state for decades.' The $1.6 million will be divided among the following programs: $320,882 for semiconductor curriculum development $354,202 for hydrogen fuels curriculum focused on the future of hydrogen fuel technologies $287,432 for software engineering curriculum to develop new classes and acquire specialized equipment to prepare students for careers in software engineering and advanced systems development $53,324 for Pre-K through 12 engagement, with the university launching summer hackathon camps to provide students with hands-on learning experience in engineering and advanced manufacturing. The grants to Kettering are part of the nearly $30 million the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has invested into higher education institutions that are working with employers to prepare students for in-demand, mobility-related careers. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
