M&S Cyberattack: Online Services Down Until July, Massive Financial Hit

Marks & Spencer (M&S), a major UK retailer, is facing a prolonged online service disruption following a cyberattack that began on April 25th. The outage is expected to last until July, resulting in an estimated £300 million hit to its 2025/26 operating profit and weekly sales losses of around £40 million. While some customer data, including contact details and birthdates, was stolen, M&S assures that payment details and passwords remain secure. The incident highlights the vulnerability of even large retailers to cyberattacks and underscores the significant financial and reputational damage such events can inflict. Analysts warn of the ongoing impact on M&S's profitability and investor confidence.