JOURNAL ARTICLE

'DragonForce' Hacking Gang Takes Credit for UK Retail Attacks.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gallagher, Ryan 3 of 3

Abstract

A criminal hacking gang named "DragonForce" has claimed responsibility for a series of cyberattacks on British retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Co-Op, and Harrods. The group's motivation was to extort money from their victims and they have also reportedly stolen customer data. The attacks have caused disruptions in the affected companies' operations, with some temporarily halting online orders and contactless payments. The group operates like a criminal cartel, leasing out their malicious software to other hackers and targeting companies across various industries in multiple countries. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184926694
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