Marks & Spencer ransomware attack was good news for other retailers

When Marks & Spencer paused online orders after it was hit by ransomware, it was bad news for them… but GOOD news for other big online retailers.

Fashion rivals like Next, John Lewis, and Zara saw a nice little bump while M&S sales floundered.

Cyberattacks don’t just cause technical headaches, they can send customers straight into the arms of your competitors.

Make sure you have an incident response plan in place, and are prepared if you get hit by a cyber attack. Because cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting data. It’s about protecting business continuity and customer trust.

Read more in The Guardian.