Cyberattack Comedy: When Hackers Shop ‘Til They Drop Your Data!
After a series of cyberattacks on major UK retailers, the National Cyber Security Centre advises businesses to tighten their cybersecurity defenses—because apparently, hackers love a good retail therapy session too. Keep your help desk secure, and remember, multi-factor authentication is not just a suggestion; it’s a necessity.
Hot Take:
Looks like UK retailers are the latest victims of the “Cyberattack Platter,” served with a side of social engineering and a dash of ransomware, courtesy of DragonForce. Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods have been given a taste of what happens when cybersecurity is left on the back burner. If you’re a business in the UK, consider this your “wake-up call” to spruce up your digital defenses before you’re next on the menu!
Key Points:
- Three major UK retailers, M&S, Co-op, and Harrods, were hit by cyberattacks attributed to DragonForce.
- Attacks involved social engineering tactics associated with Scattered Spider and Lapsus$.
- NCSC has released a new cybersecurity guidance document for all UK businesses.
- NCSC advises reviewing helpdesk processes and implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Security experts recommend organizations prepare for potential cyberattacks.