Recent high-profile attacks on chains like Spar and 7-Eleven show that retailers are now a prime target for cybercriminals.

With large footprints and an increasing array of operational technology, shops and online retailers face a growing range of threats from criminal gangs eager to disrupt their operations,

Tech Monitor news editor Matthew Gooding spoke to James Musk, UK sales director at SonicWall, about the company’s research into the types of attacks being used against retailers. They also discuss what businesses can do to protect themselves, and how they can ensure staff are vigilant when it comes to spotting potential cyber breaches.