Archive · 24 May 2025
TCS Probes Possible Cyberattack Link in M&S Breach
Imagine a big store like M&S had a problem with its online shop.
Someone hacked into their systems, which caused the online store to close for several weeks.
Now, a company called TCS is trying to figure out if it helped the hackers get in.
The people in charge say the problem was caused by someone making a mistake.
Because of the hack, M&S lost a lot of money.
The company is now working to fix the problem, and the police are also looking into what happened.
It is like someone broke into their house, and they are trying to find out how and why it happened.
TCS is investigating a potential link to the cyberattack on Marks & Spencer.
The cyber breach occurred during the Easter weekend and shut down M&S's online store.
M&S's online services are expected to remain affected until July.
The attack caused substantial financial losses for M&S, including a drop in market value.
M&S stated that the problem was due to human error, not system flaws.
- Who
- TCS is investigating; M&S was the victim; UK police are also investigating.
- What
- TCS is investigating whether it was the entry point of a cyberattack on M&S's systems.
- When
- The breach occurred during the Easter weekend; online services are expected to remain affected until July.
- Where
- The attack targeted UK retailer Marks and Spencer's online systems.
- Why
- The cause was a cyberattack, initiated through human error at a third-party contractor.
- TCS and M&S Partnership Duration
- Over 10 years
- Breach Occurred
- Easter weekend
- Online Store Shutdown
- More than three weeks
- Approximate drop in market value
- 750 million pounds
- Potential loss in operating profit
- 300 million pounds
- Expected date of online service restoration
- July