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Black Friday Triggers Near 700% Rise in Retail Cyber Scams

SecureWorld News

Darktrace today revealed a surge in retail cyberattacks at the opening of the 2024 holiday shopping season. Brands, particularly major retailers like those analyzed, invest significantly in protecting themselves and their customers from scams and cyberattacks, and often step up those measures for the holiday period.

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Four Arrested in £440M Cyber Attack on Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods

The Hacker News

National Crime Agency (NCA) on Thursday announced that four people have been arrested in connection with cyber attacks targeting major retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The arrested individuals include two men aged 19, a third aged 17, and a 20-year-old woman.

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Whole Foods Supplier United Natural Foods Hit in Cyber Attack

SecureWorld News

UNFI supplies a vast ecosystem of retailers, including Whole Foods Market, which relies heavily on its distribution network. This breach not only raises concerns about UNFI's internal resilience but also underscores broader risks to food supply chains and retail operations. UNFI also provided a systems update regarding the issue.

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Unanswered Questions Loom Over Cyber Attacks on M&S, Co-op & Harrods

Jane Frankland

That’s what this blog is all about, In it, I’m examining the changing landscape of cyber threats, looking first at the M&S cyber attack. Then, the focus of cyber attacks on retailers, and what lessons must be learned by business leaders and customers.

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Luxury, Loyalty and Lateral Movement: Retail and Banking Attacks Surge

SecureWorld News

In a matter of days, three major cybersecurity incidents have hit the retail and financial services sectors, drawing renewed attention to supply chain vulnerabilities, credential-based attacks, and the increasing value of non-financial customer data. These may well represent supply chain attacks on high-net-worth individuals.

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Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry

SecureWorld News

Additionally, complex supply chains and franchise models create sprawling attack surfaces. The average breach in the retail sector costs $2.9 For cybercriminals, the ROI is clear: disrupt operations, and companies face immense pressure to pay any ransoms quickly.

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4 Arrested in U.K. for Cyberattacks on Retail Tied to Scattered Spider

SecureWorld News

retailers—Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods—earlier this year. Retail disruption costing hundreds of millions The arrests follow months of investigation into a coordinated campaign of cyber intrusions that began in April. Still, the wave of attacks sent shockwaves through the U.K. retail sector in recent memory.