Summary
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and several other retailers have recently been targeted by cyberattacks, leading to data theft and disrupted operations. Experts highlight M&S’s status as a high-value target due to its large customer base and extensive data holdings, making it attractive for hackers. The breaches are believed to have involved social-engineering techniques, allowing attackers to infiltrate systems, with human error identified as a significant factor in the vulnerability of these organizations.
