Supermarket chain Safeway has admitted that it is not ready to reactivate its website, and has refused to commit to a relaunch date because of security fears. Safeway says it will not now relaunch until it is sure the site is secure.
Security experts agree that the move towards more robust testing is good for consumer confidence.
Companies are wary. Separately, the Woolworth's website came back online on Monday after being kept down for nearly two months after the discovery of a security flaw. The store tied in a security overhaul with a revamp of the services offered on the site.