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In the wake of recent cyber incidents affecting M&S, Co-op and Harrods—believed to be linked to threat actors Scattered Spider and the ransomware group DragonForce—UK retailers are facing increasing pressure to defend against sophisticated, coordinated attacks.
To support the retail sector, Adarma and Google Security Operations, part of Google Cloud, have joined forces to provide practical guidance, threat insights and tailored security services. This page brings together expert resources to help security teams understand the threat and take proactive steps to strengthen their organisation’s resilience.
What We Know About the Recent Attacks on UK Retailers
In this section, you’ll find threat profiles, expert podcasts, and a comprehensive threat landscape report—all focused on the groups behind recent attacks on UK retailers, including Scattered Spider and DragonForce. These resources are designed to help security teams understand the risks and take informed, proactive steps to defend their organisations.
Cyber Insiders Podcast
The Helpdesk Hustle: How Scattered Spider Cons Its Way Inside
In this episode of Cyber Insiders, Adarma’s Threat Lead, Cian Heasley, explores who Scattered Spider are, how they operate, and why they’ve become such a serious concern for the cybersecurity community.
We also discuss recent events, including how organisations are reacting, adapting, and learning from attacks believed to be linked to Scattered Spider.
Adarma’s Approach to Cyber Resilience
in the Retail and e-Commerce Sector
Adarma provides tailored cybersecurity solutions that improve business resilience. They include:
- SIEM & SOC Maturity Assessment – Evaluate the coverage, configuration and readiness of your current detection and response capabilities.
- Cyber Threat Intelligence Maturity Assessment – Improve the integration and actionability of threat intelligence within your security operations.
- Managed SOC Services – 24/7 threat detection, investigation and response delivered by UK-based experts with retail-specific threat coverage.
- Risk-Based Vulnerability Management – Prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities based on real-world risk and business impact.
- Incident Readiness & Crisis Simulation – Prepare your team for high-impact cyber events with realistic tabletop exercises and incident response planning support.
Adarma have partnered with Google SecOps, part of Google Cloud, to offer a cloud-native SOC that combines scalable analytics with managed threat intelligence and human expertise.
To find out more, book a complimentary threat briefing or consultation with one of our experts.
Customer Spotlight
A Global Footwear Retailer
The customer urgently wanted to reduce the cyber risks to which it was exposed.
With Adarma’s help, it was able to reduce its cyber risk exposure by strengthening its security posture and its ability to detect and respond to threats.
To achieve this goal, Adarma assessed the customer’s cyber maturity, identified and addressed existing vulnerabilities, and provided on-site SIEM maintenance and use case development support and a managed detection and response service.
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Success Stories
“Adarma’s Managed SOC service is the best I have ever seen. Adarma’s agility and the high context the team maintains sets it apart from the rest of the market… Adarma’s experience working with some of the world’s most prestigious companies and focus on SOC mean the teams have the knowledge and expertise to ensure security monitoring that is right for the client.”
– Director, FTSE 100 Luxury Goods Retailer
“The close collaboration and timely support provided by the Adarma team have been integral to the success of our working partnership. I appreciate their expertise and ability to explain things in layman’s terms; they understand our business challenges and support us with the optimal solution. They are always willing to get on a call to troubleshoot together and listen to our needs to improve their platform.”
– CISO, The Body Shop
“We consider Adarma a partner, not a supplier. Your mission to help customers, coupled with a passion for security, means we work together to address changing requirements and new challenges. Your flexible and agile operating model means you can customise reports or make changes to the service, as and when required, this was really important to us.” – Group Information Security Officer, Novamedia