Behind the Breach: Unpacking the UK Retail Cyberattacks and the Scattered Spider Threat

In this on-demand webinar, we'll unpack the recent cyberattacks that disrupted major UK retailers, including Marks & Spencer and Co-op. We'll explore how attackers employed sophisticated social engineering techniques to infiltrate these organizations, leading to significant operational disruptions. Key topics include: - Attack Vectors: An analysis of the methods used to compromise retailer systems, focusing on social engineering tactics that bypassed traditional security measures. - Scattered Spider Profile: An in-depth look at the Scattered Spider group (also known as UNC3944 or Octo Tempest), their origins, and their role in these attacks. - Ransomware Collaborations: Insights into Scattered Spider's partnerships with ransomware groups like ALPHV/BlackCat and DragonForce, and the implications of these alliances. - Defense Strategies: Practical recommendations for organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity posture against similar threats.