Cyberattackers target M&S’s top executives with vile threats
- Hackers sent abuse and ransom demand to M&S boss
- Email contained a racist slur directed at CEO Stuart Machin and seven other executive team members
Hackers responsible for the cyberattack on M&S have reportedly sent an email to CEO Stuart Machin, gloating about their actions and demanding payment. The email also contained a racist slur directed at Machin and seven other members of the executive team. This incident highlights the malicious nature of these attacks and the potential personal impact on those involved.
Factuality Level: 7
Factuality Justification: The article provides information about a specific event (the M&S cyberattack) and mentions the source of the information as the BBC. However, it lacks details on the incident itself and does not include any personal opinions or bias. It also doesn’t provide any evidence to support the claims made.
Noise Level: 6
Noise Justification: The article provides information on a specific event (a cyberattack) but does not offer much analysis or context beyond reporting the hackers’ actions. It lacks depth in terms of long-term trends, consequences, and solutions.
Financial Relevance: No
Financial Markets Impacted: No
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses a cyberattack on M&S (Marks and Spencer), which is a retail company. While it does mention financial topics related to the company, there is no direct impact on financial markets or specific companies as a result of this event.
Presence Of Extreme Event: Yes
Nature Of Extreme Event: h. Technological Disruption
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: Minor
Extreme Rating Justification: This event is considered a minor impact due to the nature of the cyberattack and its direct effect on M&S, but it does not have significant deaths, injuries or long-term consequences.
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