M&S Cyber Attack Disrupts Checkouts

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Cyber attack causes further chaos for shoppers at M&S

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M&S has been forced to take some systems offline as part of 'proactive management' of cyber attack.

The retailer confirmed on Tuesday it was dealing with a "cyber incident" Contactless payments have since been restored, but confusion has reigned on social media.

Company has declined to provide details of the nature of the attack.

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