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Unwrapping Retail Peak Season Cyber Threats

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Unwrapping Retail Peak Season Cyber Threats

Unit 42 examines cybersecurity threats targeting retailers during peak shopping season, including ransomware and artificial intelligence (AI) attacks. The analysis addresses defensive strategies to protect retail operations and maintain customer trust during this high-risk period.

Why it matters: Retail practitioners managing peak season operations face elevated risk from ransomware and AI-driven attacks that can disrupt sales, expose customer data, and erode trust; understanding these threats and defenses is critical for business continuity.

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