With incidents of Magecart attacks exploding throughout 2019 and 2020, we look at how you can best protect your customers’ data and your reputation. Last year saw an alarming increase in the frequency and complexity of cyberattacks being leveled at organizations, which resulted in several high-profile customer data breaches.
While businesses are increasingly aware of the dangers associated with cyberattacks – most notably around data theft – they often look to shore up their network or servers as a priority. This means that their website can get overlooked, despite it being a valuable source of personal customer data and home to a raft of third-party technologies. However, one method that Magecart employs to steal customer data specifically hijacks these website technologies – and attacks of this sort are on the rise.