In recent weeks, the DragonForce ransomware group has been targeting UK retailers in a series of coordinated attacks that have caused major service disruptions. Prominent retailers such as Harrods, Marks and Spencer, and the Co-Op have all reported ongoing incidents affecting payment systems, inventory, payroll, and other critical business functions.
DragonForce has previously been attributed to several notable cyber incidents, including attacks on Honolulu OTS (Oahu Transit Services), the Gover