Scattered Spider and DragonForce: A Case Study in Human-Centric Cyber Threats
In April 2025, Marks & Spencer, the Co-op Group, and Harrods were all targeted by cyber-attacks that caused disruption across their services. Although attribution is still being confirmed, indicators strongly link these attacks to Scattered Spider, a group known for aggressive, human-centric tactics and high-profile breaches. This post is not an incident breakdown for each retailer.