Key actions retailers and distributors can take to avoid cyber breaches

Recent cyber breaches, often orchestrated by groups like “Scattered Spider” and “Dragon Force,” have underscored the growing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats, posing significant risks to companies across various industries, especially popular retail brands. From April to June 2025, many well-known events have shown that even well-protected systems can be attacked. These events have caused money losses, damage to reputations and the loss of important customer data. In this evolving threat landscape, building cyber resilience in the retail and distribution sector is no longer optional but a necessity. This involves not only preventing attacks but also ensuring that companies can quickly recover and continue operations in the face of a breach. By acting on multiple fronts, you can better protect your company against ever-present and increasingly complex cyber threats. The following best practices, informed by recent lessons learned, may help you in the near future:

As you embark on improving the resilience of your organization and workplace in the face of recent threats and shifting risk landscape, make sure to keep these best practices and Willis, a WTW business, in mind. We are ready to assist you by finding solutions that fit your specific circumstances now and prepare you for the future. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our capabilities and solutions, please reach out to a trusted WTW colleague or contact us here today.