M&S Faces Percy Pig Shortage After Cyber Attack

Marks & Spencer has suffered a major cyber attack, reportedly linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group, which has severely disrupted its IT systems and supply chain. As a result, popular products such as Percy Pig sweets, along with other customer favorites like Colin the Caterpillar cakes, wine, beer, and chilled meat, have disappeared from store shelves, causing widespread disappointment among shoppers. The attack began over the Easter weekend, forcing the retailer to halt online sales, pause click-and-collect services, and instruct some logistics staff to stay home. M&S staff have had to rely on manual processes as computer systems remain offline, prolonging stock shortages across stores. The company is collaborating with the National Cyber Security Centre and law enforcement to investigate the breach and restore normal operations. Shoppers have voiced their frustration on social media, highlighting the broader impact of the cyber attack on daily shopping.