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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With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

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