# Attack yourself first: the logic behind offensive security

> The recent surge in cyberattacks on major UK retailers such as the Co-op and Marks & Spencer has brought home the harsh reality of today’s threat landscape.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/attack-yourself-first-the-logic-behind-offensive-security?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689b5f0b607371a4666d7889)
- **Published:** 2025-08-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #attack #behind #damage #logic #offensive #security #yourself #blueprint
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