UK Retailer Co-op Shuts Down IT Systems Following Cyberattack Attempt

The British retailer Co-op has shut down its IT systems following an attempted cyberattack. The incident led to the closure of some online and in-store services, although stores remained open. Co-op acted quickly to limit the threat but did not provide technical details about the nature of the attack. The impact includes temporary disruptions to services, but no information about compromised data has been mentioned. This incident comes as the retail sector in the UK faces increasing digital risks.