UK Retailers Battling Cyber Threats: Human Error on the Frontline!
UK retailers are facing a cyber storm, with 99.6% of IT security pros spotting a rise in threats like phishing and helpdesk scams. The retail sector’s response? More boardroom chats, bigger budgets, and a focus on Human Risk Management. Because in the world of cybersecurity retail tech, the best defense is a well-trained human.
Hot Take:
Looks like UK retailers are getting their own version of a blockbuster movie: “Cyber Attack: Retail Edition.” With nearly every IT security professional ducking and dodging cyber bullets, it’s a wonder they have time to sell us anything at all! But hey, nothing gets the adrenaline pumping like a good old phishing frenzy and a side of helpdesk scams, right?
Key Points:
- 99.6% of UK retail IT security professionals report a rise in cyber threats.
- 58% of threats are helpdesk/IT support scams targeting frontline workers.
- 46% view third-party suppliers as their Achilles’ heel.
- 74% of budgets are funnelled into security awareness training.
- Only 65% have tested their incident response plans despite 96% having them.
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