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The retail industry has undergone digital transformation at unprecedented speed. Customer experiences are now shaped as much by mobile apps and online platforms as by in-store interactions. Loyalty schemes, personalised offers and frictionless checkouts all depend on complex layers of software running seamlessly and securely.
But behind the convenience lies a growing risk. Modern retail systems are built on thousands of open-source and third-party components. While these speed up innovation, they also introduce vulnerabilities that cyber-attackers are quick to exploit. A compromised component can ripple through e-commerce sites, supply chain logistics and even point-of-sale systems, putting customer trust and brand reputation on the line.
The hidden vulnerabilities in retail
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