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MANDS CUSTOMERS ARE BEING URGED TO CHANGE THEIR ACCOUNT LOGIN DETAILS IMMEDIATELY. THE SUPERMARKET GIANT RE-INTRODUCED ONLINE ORDERS AFTER A CYBER ATTACK 11:03, 13 Jun 2025Updated 11:03, 13
Jun 2025 A cautionary note has been sounded for anyone with an online M&S account, following the supermarket's resumption of online orders after a significant cyber attack. Cyber
security specialists are urging customers to stay alert and make crucial modifications to their online accounts prior to making any new purchases. The attackers employed the 'credential
stuffing' technique, pilfering customer data such as email addresses, usernames and passwords, postal addresses and purchase histories. Sarah Knowles, a cyber security expert and
co-founder of Shift Key Cyber, elucidated: "'Credential stuffing' is when attackers target customers who use the same password and username for multiple accounts. Once they
have gained access to one site, they can then successfully replicate the method on other sites. "The primary motivation is financial, but it can also lead to identity theft." Sarah
advised: "All M&S customers, in fact any customers of an online retailer that has been a victim of an attack - change your password immediately.", reports Birmingham Live.
Article continues below "The hackers will look for people who haven't changed their password and could use this to steal your data. This needs to be the first step you take before
making any online purchases." Sarah further added: "Spend an hour reviewing all of the login details you've used when online shopping, and make sure none of them are the same
across different retailers (including M&S)." Struggling to keep track of your online accounts? A top tip is to sift through your email subscriptions for clues, and don't forget
to peek into your spam and junk folders as well. Sarah has shared a savvy piece of advice: "What many people don't realise is that there are tools that will store all of your
passwords, so you don't have to remember every single one. Password managers are built into most laptop, tablet and phone devices, so make sure you use them." When it comes to
creating new passwords, Sarah urges the use of multifactor authentication whenever possible, adding an extra layer of security to your login process. She further advises: "The longer
the password the better. You should aim to use a minimum of three random words to create your password. Do not use words such as a pet's name, favourite sport's team, date of birth
or address." She warns that using easily guessable personal information can leave you vulnerable to cyber attacks, stressing: "These are all incredibly easy to hack and will put
you at high risk of becoming a victim of an attack." Article continues below _FOR THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS AND STORIES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE FROM THE DAILY STAR, SIGN UP FOR OUR
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