In today’s digital age, the cybersecurity landscape is more akin to an ever-shifting battleground, where the only constant is change. Threat actors continuously evolve their strategies, exploiting new vulnerabilities and adapting to the latest defences.

According to figures published in the ONS Crime Survey on 19 October, the rate of shop theft in the UK increased by 25 percent in the year ending June 2023. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), meanwhile, reported more than 1.1m instance of theft in 2022, with many carried out by organised gangs.