Join the Marks & Spencer Data Breach Claim

Are you or have you been an M&S customer? Was your data breached in the 2025 hack? If so, join the M&S data breach claim for justice and compensation.

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Overview

In spring 2025, Marks & Spencer (M&S) experienced a devastating cyberattack that forced the retailer to suspend online orders, disable its website and mobile apps, and issue mass refunds. Initially, M&S said there was “no evidence” that personal data had been accessed. But over two weeks later, it confirmed a data breach involving customer information.

This delay could have left affected customers vulnerable as affected individuals missed the opportunity to take swift action to protect themselves.

While M&S says payment details and passwords weren’t accessed, private information was exposed. Millions of customers who shop online, use the app, or hold loyalty accounts could potentially be affected.

Cyberattacks are far more likely to succeed when a company lacks strong data security measures. As such, lawyers are now pursuing legal action on behalf of those affected by the M&S data breach.

If you’ve been notified that your data was compromised, you may be entitled to join a claim for compensation.

Our simple eligibility checker provides instant clarity. Answer a few straightforward questions, and you’ll know if you could qualify to join a M&S data breach group action claim. 

M&S data breach – At a glance  

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What do we know about the M&S data breach?

  • The cyberattack has been linked to a ransomware group known as DragonForce. It operates a “ransomware-as-a-service” model, providing malicious software to other cybercriminals.
  • Using social engineering tactics, such as impersonating employees, a gang of cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider are thought to have infiltrated M&S’s systems.
  • According to reports, the hackers gained entry through a third party.
  • The breach led to significant disruption across the business, and eventually, confirmation that customer data had been compromised.
  • The stolen information is said to include names, contact details, and potentially other sensitive data.
  • The data does not include members’ passwords or credit card details.

Can I join a M&S data breach claim?

Could you qualify for a NO-WIN, NO-FEE Marks & Spencer compensation claim? Find out instantly with our easy-to-use checker. 

If eligible, and you want to join the claim, register your interest and we’ll connect you with a regulated UK law firm.

How to Join the M&S Claim

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Answer a few quick questions to see if you qualify to join the claim.

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If eligible, provide a few extra details to uncover the regulated law firm ready to take on your case.

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Ready to proceed? We’ll help you register with the law firm. They’ll manage your claim and keep you updated – all on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Latest updates on the Marks & Spencer data breach claim

  • August 2025

    Nearly four months after the data security incident, Marks and Spencer resumed its Click and Collect service for online orders.

  • June 2025

    In partnership with a regulated UK law firm, we opened registration to the Marks & Spencer data breach compensation claim. 

  • 17 May 2025

    According to media reports, the hackers gained entry through a third party who had access to the company's systems.

  • 16 May 2025

    A leading data breach law firm launches a Marks & Spencer data breach case. 

  • 13 May 2025

    M&S confirms that customer data has been accessed in the breach, though it states that payment information and passwords are not among the compromised details.

  • 9 May 2025

    M&S still insists there is “no evidence” of customer data being compromised, focusing communication on operational issues.

     

  • 7 May 2025

    Reports emerge that the hacking group Scattered Spider is behind the attack, using social engineering tactics to access internal systems.

  • Early May 2025

    M&S confirms it is dealing with a “crisis-level” IT issue and suspends online and app-based ordering. Refunds are issued for disrupted purchases.

  • Late April 2025

    Marks & Spencer experiences a cyberattack over the Easter weekend. Signs of disruption begin to appear across all M&S digital platforms. Customers report problems accessing the website and placing orders via the app.

We’ll provide more updates on this case as they occur. 

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Marks and Spencer data breach claim FAQs

The cyberattack has been linked to the hacking group Scattered Spider. Reports indicate that the attackers used social engineering tactics, such as impersonating employees, to gain access to M&S’s internal systems. Once inside, they deployed ransomware, causing major disruption – with confirmation that customer data has been accessed.

While the company says no payment data or passwords were exposed, names, contact details, and other personal information may have been compromised.

If your data was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to claim compensation for:

  • Financial losses linked to fraud or identity theft
  • Emotional distress and anxiety caused by the misuse of your personal data
  • Time and inconvenience spent dealing with the consequences

We’ve seen similar cases result in compensation payouts. 

M&S’s delay in confirming the data breach has left many customers vulnerable. Without early notice, affected individuals missed the opportunity to take swift action to protect themselves. Under UK data protection law, organisations are expected to notify customers without undue delay when personal data has been exposed.

Yes, if your data was part of the breach, you will be contacted directly with more details. If you receive notification of your involvement in the data breach, you could be due compensation.

We cannot say how much compensation you might get if you win your data breach case. Each claim is based on its merits and your solicitor will work to get the compensation owed to you.

We won’t charge you a single penny. And we ensure any law firms we connect you with operate on a no-win-no-fee basis. If you win, the law firm will either take its fees from your compensation payment or recover these from the defendants.

A no win, no fee agreement means you don’t pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. This makes it easier and more affordable to take part in group litigation. However, T&Cs apply.

Want the full picture, including what to check before signing?  Read our complete guide to no win, no fee agreements here. 

In the UK, if a group of people have experienced loss, or otherwise been harmed by an organisation’s law breaking, they can come together to fight for justice. Levelling the playing field when standing up to big businesses, group actions prove that there is strength in numbers. At Join the Claim, we bring consumers and law firms together to ensure these group actions are as powerful as possible. 

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