Ransomware Attack on Adidas UK Leads to Data Breach
Adidas, the iconic German-founded sportswear and fashion brand with a strong presence in the UK, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that resulted in a breach of personal data. While the company confirmed that certain personal information had been accessed by unauthorized parties, it clarified that no credit card or payment-related data was compromised.
The company has promised to release more details once an internal investigation is complete. For now, it has reassured customers that it is working with cybersecurity experts and relevant authorities to contain the incident and bolster its security infrastructure.
The timing of the attack is notable, as it coincides with a wave of ransomware activity targeting major UK retailers. Other high-profile brands, including Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-op, were recently targeted by the notorious DragonForce ransomware group, which is reportedly linked to the cybercriminal collective Scattered Spider.
At this stage, it remains uncertain whether the same threat actors were behind the Adidas breach. The company has not yet confirmed whether the attack it suffered was indeed carried out using ransomware or whether DragonForce was involved.
According to a BBC source, Adidas has notified law enforcement and is cooperating fully with ongoing investigations. In the meantime, it has implemented precautionary security measures to mitigate further risks.
Marks & Spencer, another victim of this cybercrime wave, issued a press statement revealing that the April attack on its systems could cost the company up to £300 million in lost profits this year—a sobering reminder of the financial impact such breaches can have on major retailers.
MathWorks Confirms Ransomware Attack, Services Disrupted
In a separate but similarly alarming incident, MathWorks—an American software company renowned for its products in mathematical computing and simulation—has officially confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack. The breach resulted in a significant service outage that disrupted its cloud infrastructure, file exchange platform, licensing systems, and online store.
The incident was identified on May 18, 2025, just as many academic institutions were approaching the end of their academic year. Fortunately, despite initial concerns, there is no indication that the downtime had a major impact on students’ access to critical information or services.
MathWorks has acknowledged the breach and is currently working to restore affected systems. The company has not yet disclosed the full extent of the damage or whether any customer data was compromised.
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