Following many companies being targeted by cyberattacks, UK retailers have been finding it difficult to reassure their consumers. Following similar occurrences at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, Harrods stated that it had become the most recent company to be hacked. According to the upscale department store, its “seasoned IT security team” strives to maintain system functionality and enable online shopping.
We will continue to offer updates as needed, and we are not currently requesting that our customers take any new actions,” the business stated. All locations, including our Knightsbridge shop, H Beauty stores, and airport stores, are still open and ready to serve consumers. Additionally, customers may keep shopping at Harrods.com.
Since Easter, a ransomware assault has disrupted Marks & Spencer’s operations, forcing the business to halt contactless in-store payments, online sales, and hiring. The industry tried to reassure consumers that it was trying to restore services while some stores were also facing supply shortages.
In a statement, Marks & Spencer stated, “Our seasoned team, backed by top cyber specialists, is working incredibly hard to restart online and app shopping.The Co-op supermarket chain claimed to have been the victim of a hacking attempt. It was compelled to implement security measures that “slightly” affected some contact centre and back office operations.
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