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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 8 MIN

Marks and Spencer and UK retailers Hack - and what makes a good password?

from Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Keeping you and your family safe from scams · host Cee

Tell us your story here!In the past few months, three Major UK retailers  - Marks and Spencer, The Co-op and Harrods have been the targets of sophisticated hacks from a hacking Collective called  Scattered Spider.  What Happened?  Who is Scattered Spider? Should you be concerned, and what can you do to protect yourself?  I’m Cee, and this is Scams, Hacks and Frauds.You can find an audio transcript of this episode at our website.  The transcript and spoken audio are available under the Creative Commons, Share Alike, With Attributions license.  For more information on this visit creativecommons.orgWe publish new content every other Monday. The short time our episodes save your wallet, and help protect your family.If you like shows like "The Perfect Scam" or "Darknet Diaries" then this show might be for you.  On our website you’ll find more computer hacking, identity fraud, impersonation, consumer rights and Romance Scams.  To find these and to access our transcripts, visit us at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com.The transcript and spoken audio are available under the Creative Commons, Share Alike, With Attributions license. For more information on this visit creativecommons.org.  

Tell us your story here! In the past few months, three Major UK retailers - Marks and Spencer, The Co-op and Harrods have been the targets of sophisticated hacks from a hacking Collective called Scattered Spider. What Happened? Who is Scattered Spider? Should you be concerned, and what can you do to protect yourself? I’m Cee, and this is Scams, Hacks and Frauds. You can find an audio transcript of this episode at our website. The transcript and spoken audio...

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