Co-op Faces Cyberattack: What Shoppers Need to Know

Co-op Faces Cyberattack: What Shoppers Need to Know

Co-op Cyberattack: How It Affects Customers and What You Should Know Searching for updates about the Co-op cyberattack? Wondering if your shopping plans are impacted? U.K. retail giant The Co-operative Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that caused disruption across some of its IT systems. Fortunately, Co-op stores remain open, and no immediate action is needed from customers. As one of the largest food retailers in the U.K., serving over 5 million members, Co-op’s quick response is crucial to maintaining customer trust and minimizing operational downtime.                   Image Credits:Mike Kemp / In Pictures / Getty Images    A Co-op spokesperson, Mark Carrington, revealed that the company “recently experienced attempts” by hackers to breach its internal systems. In a proactive move, Co-op shut down parts of its IT infrastructure to safeguard sensitive operations, particularly affecting back-office services and call center functionalities. While some disruptions are ongoing,…