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UK food supply chain at risk from hostile attacks
The UK National Audit Office warns that cyber attacks pose an increasing threat to the food supply chain, citing recent incidents at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op that disrupted operations and cost businesses millions. The report recommends that the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs strengthen coordination with industry and local government to test emergency preparedness plans, though government capacity to provide technical guidance remains limited given Defra's own legacy technology challenges.
Why it matters: Food retailers, suppliers, and logistics operators in the UK face growing cyber risk that can cascade across the supply chain; government and business must align on resilience planning to prevent extended service disruptions and consumer impact.
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