THREE teenagers and a woman have been arrested as part of an investigation into cyber attacks targeting Marks & Spencer, Co-op and Harrods.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) said the individuals were arrested early this morning on suspicion of blackmail, money laundering, offences linked to the Computer Misuse Act.
They were also arrested on suspicion of participating in the activities of an organised crime group.
The four arrested include a 17-year-old British man from the West Midlands, 19-year-old Latvian man from the West Midlands, 19-year-old British man from London and 20-year-old British woman from Staffordshire.
Head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit Paul Foster said: “Since these attacks took place, specialist NCA cybercrime investigators have been working at pace and the investigation remains one of the agency’s highest priorities.
“Today’s arrests are a significant step in that investigation but our work continues, alongside partners in the UK and overseas, to ensure those responsible are identified and brought to justice.”
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Three teenagers and a woman, 20, have been arrested over cyber attacks on a number of UK businesses[/caption]
