Cyberattack on Harrods

SOURCE www.npr.org
Harrods, the luxury department store in London, was targeted in a cyberattack, leading to concerns about online security for high-end businesses. Customer payment data was not compromised, and the store took proactive steps to secure their systems.

Key Points

  • Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and Co-op were targeted in cyberattacks
  • Customer payment data at Harrods was not compromised
  • The store took immediate steps to protect its systems

Pros

  • Customer payment data was not compromised
  • Harrods took proactive steps to secure their systems

Cons

  • Harrods had to temporarily shut down some systems
  • Other major British retailers have also been targeted in cyberattacks