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Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I went to M&S you have to queue to get into to see if it's actually worth it'
Marks and Spencer is a shop you can often spend hours in thanks to their vast array of clothes, beauty, and most importantly, their food hall, where you can spend a fortune... Popping in to Marks and Spencer for some picky bits and a bag of Percy Pigs is a luxury many adore - but have you ever queued up to get into your local store? One man was left baffled when he went to the St Alban's M&S, which is allegedly "one of the biggest" in the UK, and he had to queue to get through the door. TikToker @lifeatgully said that this store apparently has items that "you don't normally see at other M&S shops," so he wanted to investigate what it was like for himself. But he had to wait first because other people were queuing to get in on Sunday morning. He was shocked to see that M&S were selling Jaeger, and then noticed that this M&S had an opticians, as he remarked that he hadn't seen that in a store before. "Honestly, I'm getting lost right now," he shared, as the shop was so vast, asking: "Mate, where would you even start in a Marks and Spencer this size?" After browsing some suits and accidentally finding himself in the bra section, he wandered upstairs to the massive cafe they have upstairs. As he walked up there, he filmed the glass roof, joking that it was "one big greenhouse," so it was "warm". The beauty section was huge, but he joked he wasn't "in the market" for anything they were selling, so he was most keen to browse the M&S food section. He picked up some cookies he said had gone viral on social media, remarking: "Let's be honest, you're either a milk chocolate person or a triple chocolate person. I am a triple chocolate person. They look illegal". Then, he showed off the Colin the Caterpillar stand, which was next to Percy Pig, and the options were endless. "I didn't realise people still loved them," he admitted, referring to the confectionery. Something that isn't at every Marks and Spencer is the refill station, where you can return your packaging and M&S will refill certain items for you. Things you can get refilled are laundry detergents and the like. And if you scan the QR code, when you use your own packaging, you can get £2 off your next purchase. The shopper decided to make some purchases, buying the milk chocolate cookies in the end, alongside some bananas, ham, raspberries, and a TRIPP drink, sharing that it came to almost a tenner. "Suppose that's the M&S price, init," he ended his video by saying. But judging by the comments section, people think the queueing and prices are well worth it. One Marks and Spencer fan gushed: "M&S food halls are like the best self-care one can give themselves". Meanwhile, another said: "Love an M&S food hall. Their treats are dangerous."
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Hackers boast that they took 20million Co-op customers' details in cyber attack - as M&S admits it cannot fill all food orders
A cybergang have boasted that they stole 20million Co-op customers' data as it is revealed the hack is more serious than the retailer admitted. The criminals, calling themselves DragonForce, said it had infiltrated the supermarket chain's IT network and stolen both customer and employee data, including contact details, in its cyberattack on Wednesday. But the group have claimed that the breach was far more serious than what the company had told the public. Co-op had previously claimed that the cyberattack only had a 'small impact' on its operations and insisted there was 'no evidence that customer data was compromised'. However, yesterday a Co-op spokesman said the hackers 'accessed data relating to a significant number of our current and past members'. In extortion messages sent to the head of Co-op's head of cybersecurity on April 25, seen by the BBC, the group said: 'Hello, we exfiltrated the data from your company,' the chat said. 'We have customer database, and Co-op member card data.' The hackers were able to access customer and employee usernames, passwords, membership card numbers, names, home addresses, emails and phone numbers, in databases shared to the BBC. The Co-op has now disclosed the full extent of the breach to its staff and the stock market. A spokesman said: 'This data includes Co-op Group members' personal data, such as names and contact details, and did not include members' passwords, bank or credit card details, transactions or information relating to any members' or customers' products or services with the Co-op Group.' It comes as the group said it and its affiliates, which may include the Scattered Spider crew of teenage hackers, are responsible for attacks on Marks & Spencer, the Co-op and Harrods. M&S were left reeling following the devastating hack two weeks ago which forced it to halt online sales for five days - with its share prices plummeting by more than £500 m. Following the alleged attack, some M&S stores have been left with empty shelves as the beleaguered retailer continues to battle with fallout of a crippling hack. Shoppers were been left furious after some outlets were left 'completely empty', with items including bananas, fruit and vegetables, fish and Colin the Caterpillar cakes out of stock. When asked, staff reportedly claimed the supply woes were linked to the suspected cyber attack, which has already forced M&S to cancel online orders. M&S was forced to cancel wedding cake orders amid ongoing cyberattacks that have crippled its online operations. The retailer was forced to shut down some of its systems after hackers launched a major ransomware attack almost two weeks ago. M&S is still not taking online orders and has urged customers to shop in person at its stores this bank holiday weekend while it works 'day and night' to restore services. An M&S spokeswoman told MailOnline: 'As part of our proactive management of the incident, we took a decision to take some of our systems temporarily offline. 'As a result, we currently have pockets of limited availability in some stores. We are working hard to get availability back to normal across the estate. But FragonForce have warned this is 'just the start' after admitting to be behind the attacks wreaking havoc on Britain's high streets. The hackers claimed to have stolen millions of customers' data and said they are trying to force their victims to pay a ransom. Retailers are on red alert for similar attacks, as DragonForce said it was poised to launch more. In an interview with Bloomberg, its anonymous creators threatened to release data if it does not receive payment from the retailers, saying it typically expects millions of pounds for ransom payments. The group operates similarly to a criminal cartel and sells its software to other hackers, such as the Scattered Spider gang. 'Our job is not to destroy, we just take some money and walk away,' it said, also warning that the recent attacks were 'just a start'. DragonForce hackers claimed more than 90 victims last year and targeted companies across various industries. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) urged M&S and Co-op customers to use strong passwords and different ones across multiple platforms.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Couple who ordered personalised Colin the Caterpillar for wedding left with no cake after Marks & Spencer cyber attack
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COLIN the Caterpillar is the latest victim of the Marks & Spencer cyber attack, leaving one couple with no wedding cake. Supplies of the 40-portion giant version of the choc-coated treat have been halted after the firm was hacked, shutting down website orders. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Carly Gentry and Edward Church have been left with no wedding cake after the Marks & Spencer cyber attack 2 The couple had ordered a personalised giant Colin the Caterpillar cake Bride-to-be Carly Gentry, 35, and groom Edward Church, 39, had snapped up two cakes — a personalised Colin and his pal Connie — for £50 each for their big day on May 10, but are now left in limbo. With M&S website orders, which make £3.8million a day, offline for a week, the couple have no news on whether their cake will arrive. Carly, of Kent, said: 'It is stressful you don't know ten days before you get married if you will be able to get a cake. "It has messed our big day up and is causing stress. 'It is a cake I have always loved. "I can't understand why they cannot get us one. "Their bakers are there. The ovens haven't stopped.' M&S is still battling to get systems online, with problems hitting food deliveries to stores and online orders. The attack has been linked to hacking group Scattered Spider, which has hit large US firms. M&S was asked to comment. M&S launches new 'cute' Colin the Caterpillar style Easter treat and shoppers are going wild Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
