Ransomware in Retail: Lessons from Real-World Attacks

We break down how these attacks likely happened, why ransomware remains so difficult to stop, and what businesses – large and small – should be doing right now to reduce their exposure and prepare for recovery.

In this session, we cover:

• 🛒 What makes large retail organisations a prime ransomware target
• 🧠 How phishing, insider threats and weak response plans increase risk
• 🔐 What recovery really takes – and why backups alone aren’t enough
• 💬 Practical guidance for businesses of all sizes on preparation and resilience