Co-op Confirms 6.5 Million Members' Data Stolen in Cyberattack

In a disturbing revelation, Co-op, the UK's grocery retailer, has announced that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen in a cyberattack in April. The stolen data includes members' names, addresses, and contact information, but fortunately, no financial information was compromised. Co-op's CEO, Shirine Khoury-Haq, expressed her devastation and concern over the impact on employees and members.

Key Takeaways:

• The cyberattack on Co-op occurred in April, affecting all 6.5 million of its members.
• The stolen data includes members' names, addresses, and contact information, but no financial information was compromised.
• The attackers did not gain access to Co-op's financial data, including card numbers and transaction records.
• Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq expressed her devastation and concern over the impact on employees and members.
• The National Crime Agency arrested four individuals, aged 19, 17, and 20, in connection with the cyberattacks on Co-op, Marks & Spencer, and Harrods.
• The Co-op members have been involved in a recent motion to cease trading with Israel, with a staggering 73% backing the motion.

Statistics:

• 6.5 million Co-op members had their data stolen in the cyberattack.
• 58,500 people have been killed in the Israeli assault on Gaza over the past 20 months.
• 73% of Co-op members recently voted to cease trading with Israel.
• Co-op has announced that it will stop sourcing Israeli goods.

Sources:

• Food Manufacture: "Four arrested over cyberattacks targeting Co-op and M&S"
• Food Manufacture: "Co-op members vote to cease trading with Israel"
• Food Manufacture: "Co-op to stop trading with Israel as retailer changes sourcing policy"