Britain’s shift to remote work has unintentionally opened the door for an upsurge in cyber attacks, with prominent retailers like M&S, Co-op, and Harrods recently falling victim to hackers. Experts warn that this trend could pose serious risks not just to businesses, but to the economy at large. Key Points M&S suffered a major cyber […]
Summary Following a series of cyber attacks, Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued a warning that hackers might target other retailers in their sector. Harrods reported a similar incident, forcing the luxury department store to shut down internet access as a precautionary measure. M&S is still grappling with the fallout from a ransomware attack, which […]
Dimple Jethani, the Chief Information Officer of Aramark Destinations, joins Karen Stephens, the Chief Marketing Officer of Revinate, to discuss the transformative role of AI and data in the hospitality sector. Key Points Dimple highlights the importance of a well-integrated tech stack for hoteliers to understand their guests better. She emphasizes the value of data […]
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms as hackers are reportedly becoming bolder, launching attacks on several retailers following a ransomware incident at Marks & Spencer (M&S). It appears that this surge in cyber attacks is leading hackers to “try their luck” on similar firms in the retail sector. Source: The Independent Key Points Experts warn of […]
Modern buildings are revolutionising facility management with advanced smart systems, but with this technology comes a pressing risk we can’t ignore: cybersecurity. As property managers embrace this digital transformation for efficiency, the need to protect their complex infrastructures has become paramount. The Expanding Digital Attack Surface Smart buildings are made up of countless interconnected devices, […]
Customers are still experiencing disruption from the M&S cyber incident, now over a week old, affecting online orders and supply chains. Key Points M&S customers remain unable to place online orders due to the ongoing cyber attack. The attack has led to supply chain issues, leaving shelves empty in stores. CEO Stuart Machin has issued […]
European Union privacy watchdogs have slapped TikTok with a hefty fine of 530 million euros (around $600 million). This bombshell follows a four-year investigation that uncovered the app’s data transfers to China, which violate the EU’s robust data privacy regulations. The Irish Data Protection Commission, acting as TikTok’s main regulator in the EU, gave the […]
The Cyber Readiness Institute (CRI) has announced its new managing director, Sasha Pailet Koff, who emphasises addressing human factors in cybersecurity. The organisation is taking steps to engage with state and local governments and small businesses to implement affordable security improvements. Koff highlights that most security breaches result from human error, signalling a shift towards […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is being urged by Reps. Doris Matsui and Yvette Clarke to keep pushing forward with the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark programme for the Internet of Things (IoT). This effort is designed to bolster cybersecurity as smart devices become more prevalent in our homes. Matsui emphasises that consumers need to have […]
Harrods, the famed luxury retailer, has confirmed it recently suffered a cyberattack, amid a troubling trend of similar incidents targeting UK retailers. As they work to secure their systems and maintain operations, here’s everything we know about this incident. The Harrods Cyberattack – What We Know So Far Following a rise in cyberattacks against leading […]
