
Hackers behind a series of destructive, financially motivated cyberattacks against some of the U.K.’s largest retailers are now going after big American brands, Google said Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “Major American retailers have already been targeted,” John Hultquist, the chief analyst for Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, told NBC News. At least three top British retailers have experienced cyberattacks in recent weeks.
Main Idea: Google says the cybercrime group that hit major British retailers is now targeting large U.S. retailers.
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US shoppers could face stolen data, locked systems, and store outages if the hackers hit major retailers here.
Google and other security firms may help retailers spot attacks sooner and limit damage.
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Central source of the report; its threat intelligence team says the hackers are now targeting U.S. retailers.
The article discusses these named companies together as a central group.
Major retailer reported to have had customer and employee data stolen in the attacks.
One of the main British retailers hit in the cyberattacks described in the article.
Another British retailer affected, though the article says it has not seen evidence of customer data theft.
The article says the hackers are now targeting American brands and U.S. retailers.
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Named as an example of a company represented by the National Retail Federation.
Named as an example of a company represented by the National Retail Federation.
Named casino brand owned by MGM Resorts and mentioned in the comparison.
Named casino brand owned by MGM Resorts and mentioned in the comparison.