A dramatic shift to a hybrid workforce model has elevated cyber risks for businesses, including data exposure, system degradation and service disruption, largely due to remote working triggered by the pandemic. Businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity, reinforcing data protection measures, restricting remote access, facilitating remote administration and strengthening system boundaries and critical systems. Other strategies to minimise risks include conducting third-party cybersecurity assessments and consistently monitoring cyber threats. These steps will help maintain business continuity and protect sensitive data and systems.
Software firm Blue Yonder providing services to US and UK stores, including Starbucks, hit by ransomware attack
Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, experienced a ransomware attack which disrupted its services, affecting clients such as Starbucks and UK grocery chain Sainsbury.
