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Cyber Attack

This coverage examines the impact of cyber attacks on the UK retail sector, focusing on incidents that have disrupted operations, compromised customer data, and led to significant financial losses. Reporting highlights notable cases such as the £300m ransomware attack on Marks and Spencer, which halted online operations for nearly seven weeks and exposed sensitive customer information. Other affected retailers include Co-op and Harrods, both of which experienced service disruptions and data breaches. The coverage also explores the tactics employed by hacker groups like Scattered Spider and DragonForce, including social engineering and SIM swapping techniques. These insights are tailored for retail executives, IT professionals, and stakeholders seeking to understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape and its implications for retail operations.

Cyber Attack

This coverage examines the impact of cyber attacks on the UK retail sector, focusing on incidents that have disrupted operations, compromised customer data, and led to significant financial losses. Reporting highlights notable cases such as the £300m ransomware attack on Marks and Spencer, which halted online operations for nearly seven weeks and exposed sensitive customer information. Other affected retailers include Co-op and Harrods, both of which experienced service disruptions and data breaches. The coverage also explores the tactics employed by hacker groups like Scattered Spider and DragonForce, including social engineering and SIM swapping techniques. These insights are tailored for retail executives, IT professionals, and stakeholders seeking to understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape and its implications for retail operations.

M&S halts online orders amid cyber attack fallout

Marks and Spencer has paused all online orders through both its website and apps following a…

Today’s news in brief-23/7/24

Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 stores following…
Tapi rescues Carpetright brand as 1,500 jobs lost

Tapi rescues Carpetright brand as 1,500 jobs lost

Rival brand Tapi has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 of its stores out of…

Shoe Zone subject of cyber attack

Shoe Zone has confirmed it was the subject of a cyber incident which has resulted in…

Boots among companies hit by cyber attack

Boots is one of a number of major companies including the BBC and British Airways that has…

WH Smith hit by cyber security attack

WH Smith has been hit by a large cyber security incident which has resulted in company data,…

WH Smith buoyed by travel as high street sales take hit

WH Smith expects that full-year trading will be in line with expectations in FY22, as a…
Safestyle welcomes 6.7% revenue growth

Safestyle welcomes 6.7% revenue growth

Safestyle UK plc, the UK-focused retailer and manufacturer of PVCu replacement windows and…

Over 300 Spar stores shut following cyber attack

More than 300 Spar stores have been forced to temporarily close after a widespread cyber…

Fat Face reveals it was a victim of a cyber attack

Fat Face has revealed it was the subject of an IT hack on 17 January 2021, where it is…
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