Dark Reading: 'Jingle Thief' Highlights Retail Cyber Threats

Dark Reading

October 27, 2025

Dark Reading examines how cybercriminals are evolving their tactics to target retailers ahead of the holiday season through large-scale operations like “Jingle Thief.” The article cites data from VikingCloud’s 2024 Retail Cyber Threat Survey, which found that 80% of retailers experienced a cyberattack in the past year and over 50% reported increased vulnerability, pointing to challenges such as limited staffing and inadequate training. The findings highlight how workforce shortages, seasonal surges, and complex vendor ecosystems continue to leave retailers exposed.

Read more in this Dark Reading article: 'Jingle Thief' Highlights Retail Cyber Threats.