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5 Things Retailers Should Know About Cybersecurity

Duo's Security Blog

With growing concerns around security, ransomware and retail breaches, there are a few key considerations that retailers should keep in mind when it comes to protecting their organizations. Retail’s great “digital transformation” sped up, as did the number of data breaches impacting retail. Data breach costs rose from $3.86

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Why retailers must adopt a Zero Trust approach during this holiday season

CyberSecurity Insiders

Competition has never been fiercer for online retailers, which means it’s not just quality products and customer service that companies must focus on. While retailers still need to focus on protecting employees and the systems and databases they utilize, there must also be a renewed focus on protecting customer data.

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50 Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed on Black Friday

Adam Levin

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Shop at reputable and recognizable retailers.

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Akira ransomware attack on Tietoevry disrupted the services of many Swedish organizations

Security Affairs

Impacted customers include Sweden’s largest cinema chain Filmstaden (the attack disrupted its online ticket system) and the discount retail chain Rusta. The ransomware attack reported in late 2023, targeted organizations’ networks using poorly secured VPN gateway on Cisco ASA or FTD devices.

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What Is a Fake Package Delivery Scam?

Identity IQ

In this type of scam, fraudsters send deceptive emails or text messages claiming to be legitimate shipping notifications from reputable carriers or retailers such as FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. With fake delivery notification scams, these messages can imitate well-known shipping companies or online retailers. Postal Service.

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Keys to Safe Online Shopping this Holiday Season

SecureWorld News

Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it. If you must buy a few gifts online while away from your home or work network, use a VPN (virtual private network) or mobile hotspot. If an online store requires you to share more information than you want, find another retailer on the internet—or in real life!

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Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

Be wary of these common online shopping scams: Fake websites and online stores: Scammers often create fake websites that mimic legitimate retailers, hoping to trick unsuspecting shoppers into entering their personal and payment information. But it also presents an opportunity for scammers to exploit.

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