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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

SHOCKING: M s hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to chief executive | Mind Blowing Facts

M&S' operations are expected to be affected by the attack until July - (Getty/iStock)

The Marks & Spencer hackers reportedly sent an abusive email to the retailer’s boss, gloating about the hack and demanding ransom payment.

M&S CEO Stuart Machin was sent an email on 23 April from a hacker group called DragonForce, using the email account of an employee, which confirms that the British high street retailer was targeted by a ransomware group, something they have refused to acknowledge.

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