Britain to warn companies cyber security must be 'absolute priority'


FILE PHOTO: British MP Pat McFadden speaks on stage during Britain's Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 22, 2024. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Minister

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government will next week warn all UK companies to treat cyber security as an "absolute priority" in the wake of attacks on retailers Marks & Spencer, the Co-op Group and Harrods.

Cabinet office minister Pat McFadden on Friday led a briefing with national security officials and Richard Horne, the CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, about support being provided to the affected retailers, his office said.

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