"Threat actors routinely time attacks to exploit the perfect storm of holiday season pressures: record transaction volume, operational urgency, strained IT resources, and the absolute necessity of uninterrupted uptime. From ransomware and data exfiltration campaigns to credential theft and account takeovers, attacks reliably surge during the period when retailers can least afford disruption. Complicating matters further, retailers are now confronting a new wave of AI-driven and automated cyber threats."
"You can't protect what you don't understand, and during a time when both consumer activity and adversary operations surge, visibility into potential threats and common attack patterns becomes indispensable. Building that awareness starts with understanding the tactics adversaries rely on during high-traffic periods. Below are three of the most common and damaging attacks facing retailers during the holiday rush: 1. Ransomware and Data Exfiltration"
Holiday sales exceed $1 trillion, making year-end weeks a critical revenue window and a prime target for cybercrime. High transaction volume, operational urgency, strained IT resources, and the absolute necessity of uninterrupted uptime create ideal conditions for attackers. Threats surge during peak shopping periods and include ransomware, data exfiltration, credential theft, and account takeovers. A new wave of AI-driven and automated bot attacks increases speed, sophistication, and persistence. Education, visibility, and understanding common attack tactics are essential early defenses. Retailers must strengthen detection, response, and resource allocation to withstand seasonal adversary operations.
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