In discussions with leading European CISOs recently on the recent elevated ransomware attacks , a recurring theme emerged: both the retail sector and critical national infrastructure are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, including foreign state-sponsored actors. High-profile breaches, such as those faced by Marks and Spencer, revealed how sophisticated ransomware tactics can incapacitate large organizations and threaten customer data integrity for months. Similarly, attacks on infrastructure providers and energy networks demonstrate the potential for impactful disruptions with national security implications.
