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A cyber attack caused a £75M loss for The Co-operative Group in early 2025, disrupting operations and compromising member data.
The Co-operative Group reported a £75 million underlying pre-tax loss for the first half of 2025, down from a £3 million profit, due to a sophisticated cyber attack in April that disrupted operations, caused £206 million in sales losses, and led to £20 million in one-off costs.
The breach compromised personal data of all 6.5 million members, though ransomware was not deployed.
The company temporarily shut down IT systems, prioritized essential services like funeral and rural stores, and supported independent co-ops.
As a goodwill gesture, members received a £10 discount on a £40 shop.
Leadership cited staff resilience and financial strength, with expectations of reduced impact in the second half and ongoing structural improvements.
Un ciberataque causó una pérdida de £75M para The Co-operative Group a principios de 2025, interrumpiendo las operaciones y comprometiendo los datos de los miembros.