Luxury department store Harrods has revealed that it has been the victim of a cyber attack, joining a growing list of retailers facing similar incidents. The company has taken action by restricting internet access at its various locations in response to the attempted breach of its systems. Despite this setback, Harrods has stated that its flagship store remains open for business, and online sales operations continue as usual.
In a statement, Harrods advised customers to carry on as usual and assured them that the situation is being addressed by its experienced IT security team. The security measures taken have resulted in limited internet access at their sites, including the Knightsbridge store, H beauty stores, and airport locations. Customers can still shop both in-store and online at harrods.com without any interruptions.
The cyber attack on Harrods comes amidst ongoing issues for other retailers like Marks & Spencer, which has been grappling with a cyber attack affecting its operations and causing significant losses in sales. Similarly, the Co-op recently had to shut down parts of its IT systems to safeguard against a hacking attempt. Furthermore, reports have surfaced that employees are being required to keep their cameras on during remote meetings to verify attendees, indicating concerns of possible hackers infiltrating the calls. While investigations are ongoing, the incidents remain separate, with M&S allegedly targeted by a ransomware group called “DragonForce.” Both M&S and the Co-op are working to address the cyber threats they face
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