BREAKING: Co-op shuts down part of IT system after hack attempt as it issues store update

The Co-op has reportedly shut down parts of its IT system after discovering a hack attempt. The retailer is understood to have shut down systems related to its behind-the-scenes business operations, as well as its legal services.

All stores are said to be trading as normal and the Co-op "does not believe" any customer data has been compromised. A letter to staff, seen by the , said the business had “pre-emptively withdrawn access to some systems” after becoming aware of the attempted hack.

It comes just days after Marks and Spencer saw its contactless payments and click and collect orders hit by a cyber attack. Co-op has more than 2,000 retail stores and also runs funeral, legal and financial services.

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The has contacted Co-op for comment. A spokesperson from told The Guardian: “We have recently experienced attempts to gain unauthorised access to some of our systems.

“As a result, we have taken proactive steps to keep our systems safe, which has resulted in a small impact to some of our back office and call centre services.

“We are working hard to reduce any disruption to our services and would like to thank our colleagues, members, partners and suppliers for their understanding during this period.”

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