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Retailers are under persistent pressure from hackers whose goal is often financial gain. These malicious actors are relentless, continuously attempting to breach security systems to steal merchandise or sensitive customer data. Because the transactions and inventory are tangible, the losses are immediately visible, making it easier for them to identify breaches and respond accordingly.
In contrast, electrical systems are less straightforward. Disruptions may not be immediately monetary in nature but can have profound implications nevertheless. The challenge lies in the fact that these systems are essential to daily life—power, water, transportation—and their compromise isn’t necessarily about direct theft but potential widespread disruption.