Chairwoman Nancy Mace raised concerns about cyber vulnerabilities in federal software supply chains at a Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation hearing. Noting the broad use of IT systems in government delivery, she warned of hostile actors exploiting this dependence. Mace emphasized the importance of securing these systems without unduly limiting software providers and products. Measures such as software bill of materials (SBOMs) could improve supply chain transparency and help identify vulnerabilities.

Marks & Spencer cyber-attack: products run short in some stores – The Guardian
Marks & Spencer experienced a cyber-attack that caused disruptions in product availability at some stores. The incident affected inventory management, leading to shortages of various