New Delhi, May 20 -- We all know how pressuring a C-suite job can be. In a stark reminder, the latest cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S), the British retail giant known for its clothing, food, and home goods, has put the spotlight on how safe our data truly is.

The seriousness of the issue became evident when it cost CEO Stuart Machin a potential £1.1 million in performance-related pay, according to the Financial Times. For Machin, the past few months have highlighted how even the largest companies remain vulnerable to invisible threats in the digital age.

He is now facing a significant pay cut - potentially losing over £1 million - because the company's share price dropped sharply after the attack. It's a rare moment when a...