Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Nuked here, ready to share a wild story about how one of the UK’s retail giants is getting tangled in the web of cyber threats. Buckle up!

The Co-operative Group, a major player in the UK’s grocery scene with over 5 million members, has recently hit a glitch. They shut down parts of their IT systems after spotting some sneaky hackers trying to break in. Talk about a digital lockdown!

Mark Carrington, the Co-op’s spokesperson, revealed that the company took swift and smart steps to protect its systems from these cyber trespassers. While back office operations and call centers took a hit and are feeling the disruption, the good news is that stores and regular shopping continue without a hitch. So, no need to change your grocery list or habits just yet.

Details about the nature of the cyber incident remain under wraps — we don’t know if it was ransomware or what exactly happened. The Co-op hasn’t confirmed if they’ve informed the UK’s data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, which is usually called in for suspected data breaches. They are, however, working with the National Cyber Security Centre to get things back on track.

This incident at Co-op surfaces just days after another UK retailer, Marks & Spencer, admitted to a cyberattack that disrupted customers picking up orders. Marks & Spencer has notified the data regulator and has been navigating through disruption for over a week now.

Cybersecurity is no joke, especially when it messes with everyday essentials like your grocery shopping. Rest assured, these companies are battling hard to keep your data and service safe.