Retailers: Why Are They So Often Targets Of Cyber Attacks?
Over the past few months, a wave of cyber attacks has swept through the UK retail sector, disrupting some of the country’s largest brands. Adidas, Harrods, The Co-Op and most publicized due to the impact of the attack, Marks & Spencer, have all been targeted by cyber criminals, resulting in outages, data breaches and multi-million-pound losses.
But why are these retailers so frequently targeted by attackers? This blog post will explore the unique risks that retailers face, what we can learn from recent incidents and how the sector as a whole can protect itself from future attacks.