Cyber experts issue urgent advice to M&S customers after data breach
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Urgent advice for Marks and Spencer customers following cyber attack
- Marks & Spencer customers are urged to be vigilant following a cyber attack where some personal data, excluding payment information, was stolen.
- Cybersecurity experts advise being wary of phishing scams and social engineering attacks using the stolen data.
- Customers should monitor their credit scores for identity fraud and be cautious of scams leveraging the leaked information.
- It's recommended to verify any M&S communication through official channels and avoid sharing personal information via email.
- Strengthening online security by changing passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and avoiding saving payment methods with retailers is also advised.