Co-op cyber attack: Staff urged to keep cameras on in meetings

Co-op cyber attack: Staff urged to keep cameras on in meetings It comes as supermarket Marks & Spencer (M&S) struggles with a major ransomware attack. It is not known if the hacks are linked. It disclosed on Wednesday that it had shut down parts of its IT systems in response to hackers attempting to gain access. In an internal email to the 70,000 members of staff at the supermarket, funeral service and insurance company, workers are being urged to be vigilant as IT teams work to ensure hackers aren't inside their systems. Staff at the Co-op are being ordered to keep their cameras on during remote work meetings, and verify all attendees, as the company deals with an ongoing cyber attack. Cyber security consultant Jen Ellis says the email implies that Co-op is worried about the presence of hackers. "Reminding employees to keep their cameras on during conference calls is one way of enabling work to continue while ensuring that everyone is really who they claim to be, and no one unex ... Read full article.