Security News > 2020 > July > Security: This nasty surprise could be waiting for retailers when they open up again
Retailers have been warned to prepare for a wave of cyberattacks as they reopen to the public as hackers look to take advantage of on-premise systems that have remained unpatched during COVID-19 lockdowns.
"Most of the big retailers have been in business in some way," Wright said.
In retail, where surges in online transactions during the pandemic have forced retailers to quickly transform their ecommerce capabilities, hackers have shifted their focus to make the most of this opportunity.
We've already seen new forms of attacks on retailers take place during the pandemic.
It's not just payment information at risk, either: "Most retailers are using a PC with some kind of sales software on it, and often times HR software as well," Wright added.