Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen

Published: 7/16/2025
Co-op boss confirms all 6.5m members had data stolen
Co-op boss confirms all 6.5 million members had data stolen in a cyber-attack, which included names, addresses, and contact information but no financial data. Four individuals arrested in connection with this, including a 17-year-old British man, were all bailed. Co-op's CEO expressed regret and emphasized the personal impact on colleagues, while highlighting efforts to monitor and report the breach. The company is partnering with a cybersecurity recruitment firm to address such incidents and has not yet disclosed the financial cost of the hack.