1. Department: Consumer Durables

Co-op partners with The Hacking Games to help prevent future cyber attacks

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In the wake of the recent cyber-attack it experienced, Co-op has today (16 July) announced a new strategic partnership with The Hacking Games, a UK-based social impact business, to help prevent cybercrime by identifying young cyber talent and channelling their skills into positive, ethical careers.…

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