UK Retail Cyber Attacks Now Target US - Former CEO Reveals Shocking Security Gaps

23/05/2025 7 min
UK Retail Cyber Attacks Now Target US - Former CEO Reveals Shocking Security Gaps

Listen "UK Retail Cyber Attacks Now Target US - Former CEO Reveals Shocking Security Gaps"

Episode Synopsis

URGENT: Cyber Criminals Target US Retailers After UK Rampage

The cyber attack wave that devastated UK retail is crossing the Atlantic. Our panel, including a former retail CEO with firsthand cyber security experience, breaks down the alarming reality of retail vulnerability.

Key Moments:

0:00-1:00 - Breaking news: UK retail hackers now targeting major US brands
1:01-1:15 - Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods attack details
1:16-3:00 - Michael's shocking revelation: Only 20% of US retailers truly prepared
3:01-4:15 - Real-world experience: What happened when Joann Fabrics got serious about security
4:16-5:35 - The customer loyalty catastrophe: Why cyber attacks destroy businesses permanently
5:36-6:25 - Target 2013 and Vegas casino breaches: Long-term customer relationship damage
6:26-7:25 - Michael's warning: "Not your parents' cyber attack anymore" - recovery takes weeks, costs multiply

The sobering reality that could save your business - or destroy it.

This week's episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.

#cybersecurity #retailsecurity #cyberattacks #databreach #businesssecurity #retailtech #cybercrime #retailnews #securitybreach #businessrisk #cyberthreats

For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Qx2hUtMWmTY

More episodes of the podcast Omni Talk Retail