In early May 2025, the UK retail sector experienced a wake-up call. A ransomware attack targeting a retailer’s IT infrastructure disrupted supply chains, impacted point-of-sale systems, and exposed sensitive customer and employee data. This incident echoes a growing trend of cybercriminals exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities to access larger targets indirectly. As businesses become increasingly interconnected, a single compromised vendor can open the door to widespread disruption. Th...
