Retail Sector Struggles Amid Rising Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are disrupting operations for major retailers, leading to blocked orders and empty shelves, affecting both businesses and consumers across the U.K.
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- United Natural Foods is experiencing operational disruptions due to a cyber incident, impacting order fulfillment for retailers like Whole Foods.
- Recent cyberattacks on retailers have resulted in blocked orders, leaving shoppers facing empty shelves.
- Marks & Spencer's website was down for over six weeks due to a cyberattack, severely affecting consumer orders.
- Experts note a rise in retail cyberattacks, which are compromising customer data and leading to significant operational challenges.
- British retailers including M&S, Harrods, and Co-op are among those affected, highlighting the growing threat of ransomware in the retail sector.
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"…Cyberattacks have been on the rise across industries, leading to significant disruptions in retail operations and exposing customer data to potential fraud."
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