Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Retailers and shoppers are leveraging and enjoying many benefits data sharing brings: loyalty programs, personalized experiences, easier product location and ordering, online shopping, mobile access and the list goes on. Unfortunately, this results in retailers as a top target for cyberattacks. Business is booming and data is flowing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Digital transformation (DX) is fundamentally impacting all aspects of the economy across every industry, and nowhere is this truer than in retail. Analysis of this year’s results showed that the percentage of retailers increasing IT security spending declined. Encryption technologies are the top tools needed.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2018

So before the shopping frenzy begins, we thought this would be an opportune time to outline some best practices that both retailers and consumers should follow in order to protect consumer data. As convenience technologies evolve, look for more risks to consumers and retailers. Protecting Consumer Data is Priority #1.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Motivated by the continual surge in eCommerce, which according to UNCTAD has seen unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are scrambling to adapt to a shift in consumer demand and create unique customer experiences that set them apart from the competition.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 11, 2020

Diebold Nixdorf , a major provider of automatic teller machines (ATMs) and payment technology to banks and retailers, recently suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted some operations. The 35,000-employee company also produces point-of-sale systems and software used by many retailers.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 7, 2021

57% of businesses from areas like education, financial services, insurance, technology and telecommunications, health, and retail are constantly being targeted by cybercriminals according to a study by Instituto Datafolha commissioned by Mastercard. In the study […].

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SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2023

This is highly advanced malware adopting a unique cryptographic scheme, doing real-time patching in target software, forcing protocol downgrades, manipulating cryptograms, doing GHOST transactions and performing credit card fraud—even on cards protected with the so-called unhackable CHIP and PIN technology.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released updated guidance for defending against supply-chain attacks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released updated guidance for defending against supply chain attacks. To nominate, please visit:? Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

“Frappo” acts as a Phishing-as-a-Service and enables cybercriminals the ability to host and generate high-quality phishing pages which impersonate major online banking, e-commerce, popular retailers, and online-services to steal customer data. To nominate, please visit:? Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Supply chain and logistics, e-commerce and retail, and the travel industry traditionally experience holiday seasonal increases in consumer and business activity, making them more vulnerable to cyber threats and leaving business, employee, and consumer data at risk. E-Commerce and Retail. of the total detected cyber threats.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This ransomware strain emerged in September 2020, but the threat actors behind already managed to lock quite big companies, such as game developers Crytek, booksellers Barnes & Noble, and most recently a retail giant Cencosud from Chile. of victims) and Retail (14.5%). ProLock = Egregor. Inside Egregor.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 23, 2024

Never underestimate the power of technology in shaping your business’s success. The digital landscape is advancing, and the risks of shirking cutting-edge technology are substantial. The future belongs to those who recognize and harness the power of technology to benefit their organizations.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Adoption of facial recognition technology is fast gaining momentum, with law enforcement and security use cases leading the way. Assuming privacy concerns get addressed, much wider consumer uses are envisioned in areas such as marketing, retailing and health services. Like any technology, facial recognition is a double edged sword.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

At this year’s Conference 46 percent of all keynote speakers were women,” according to Sandra Toms, VP and curator, RSA Conference, in a blog she posted on the last day of this year’s event. During her first few years at Booz Allen, she supported technology, innovation and risk analysis initiatives across U.S. government clients.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2019

According to the Globe and Mail , and the data leak was caused by the third-party company Apptium Technologies. ” reads a blog post published by vpnMentor. “Similar to Gearbest’s unprotected Elasticsearch database , Freedom Mobile’s database was completely unencrypted. million users.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

This year is expected to see similarly high numbers which is paralleled by increasing retailer anxiety about the state of their cybersecurity. In fact, according to our recent survey of retailers , 88% feel vulnerable to data threats. Digital payment data is created, shared and stored in more places than ever before. Happy (and safe!)

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a security blog about Octo Tempest Microsoft states: “Octo Tempest monetized their intrusions in 2022 by selling SIM swaps to other criminals and performing account takeovers of high-net-worth individuals to steal their cryptocurrency.”

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

An Office 365 retail pack. The attack reached 5,000 to 10,000 mailboxes, targeting Office365 users with the goal of stealing their credentials, according to a new blog post today from Abnormal Security. Raysonho @ Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 25, 2019

With an estimated $500 billion retail market spend per year, what’s next for the payments industry as a whole. Consumers today live in the world of Amazon and online shopping and the need for effortless speed is ever-growing thanks to the retail giant. appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales eSecurity. Frictionless.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2017

We’re now seeing big data play an increasing role in how retail sales and payments are being tailored to individual consumer’s preferences, and providers are adopting and integrating smarter, more efficient ways of completing the path-to-purchase. Three-Domain Secure (3DS) 2.0

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. They’ve seen tremendous interest from a wide range of parties, whether that be institutional investors or retail hobbyists looking to find an angle. Treat NFTs like their source technology, cryptocurrency. million) theft due to a fraudulent NFT scheme.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

million downloads per day across industries including financial services, technology, retail, healthcare and manufacturing. retailers; and the top four banks in each of the following countries: the U.S., . -- Tim Ramlot, Software Engineer at Jetstack and cert-manager maintainer. health insurers; the top five U.S. UTM Medium.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “These operations have targeted various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Education, Energy & Utilities, Governments, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Technology, and Transportation. ” continues the report.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. How not to disclosure a Hack. conduct employee phishing tests.

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Veracode Security

JANUARY 22, 2021

A joint blog post from Veracode and ThreadFix. Retailers that can???t The same level of speed and efficiency is expected with technology. The same level of speed and efficiency is expected with technology. Companies are in a race to deliver new and innovative technology first. In today???s s world, speed wins.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In security, some may refute that there is “no savings to worry about" if no investment has been made to begin with, arguing that they’ve been “just fine so far” In this blog, we will argue there is a cost in doing nothing. billion in incident response and an overhaul of their technology and data security program.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In security, some may refute that there is “no savings to worry about" if no investment has been made to begin with, arguing that they’ve been “just fine so far” In this blog, we will argue there is a cost in doing nothing. billion in incident response and an overhaul of their technology and data security program.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

It enables insurance companies to collect and share data with customers about their insured goods in real time, allows consumers to make instant contactless payments and provides the framework for retail banks to collect information on each customer that enters one of their locations. UTM Medium. UTM Source. UTM Campaign.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 25, 2018

Digital transformation inherently drives organizations into a data driven world – and each technology used for digital transformation (cloud, big data, IoT, blockchain, mobile payments and more) requires its own unique approach to protecting data. Adoption levels are high across the board for these technologies. Big Data – 99%.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 26, 2018

To reach its tipping point, cashless payment technology has come on a long way since the first magnetic stripe card almost 50 years ago. New technologies, particularly in advances in payments, will inevitably bring with them new security concerns. Providing this is as important now as it has been for any other payment technology.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 16, 2019

This week marks the return of Amazon Prime Day – Amazon’s seasonal retail event which has fast become a masterclass in driving demand and growth through great customer experience. Payment processing is highly regulated and constantly changing, therefore it is essential for any business selling online to have the right technology in place.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

Reflecting on its partnership with Area 1, Pillar Technology Partners’ CEO, Cornelius V. To learn more about Area 1 Security, visit the blog , subscribe to the Phish of the Week newsletter , or follow the company on LinkedIn. Area 1 is a Certified Microsoft Partner, and Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for Security.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In terms of targets, they choose larger organizations in various industries, such as retail, consumer goods, education, and others. Others emerged more recently, as we discussed in some of our previous blog posts. AMOS Stealers are growing in popularity. Certain famous stealers, such as Redline and Raccoon, have been around for years.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Virtually every major financial institution, retailer, and scores of payment processors have been the victims of data breaches, incurring both financial and reputational damage. In this blog I will focus on two requirements and show how Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform solutions can help businesses streamline compliance.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

Integration with Business Processes Effective DLP goes beyond technology; it integrates seamlessly with existing business processes. Implementing technologies that provide real-time insights into data usage, anomalies, and potential threats ensures that the DLP strategy remains agile and responsive to evolving risks.

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Security Through Education

APRIL 19, 2023

This involved talking to people on the phone and collecting past due payments on retail credit cards. In this blog, we will explore three of those common influence tactics and how they apply to both social engineering and collections. Especially when it comes to the influence tactics used in both professions on a daily basis.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2021

The primary reason is cybercriminals’ use of new and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). . Role-based access control (RBAC) is a model for determining appropriate access to applications, systems, infrastructure, and other corporate technology assets. What Is RBAC? Time-based access.

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