Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? Retailers have been prepping for this season all year and are ready to provide a safe, secure, and seamless customer shopping experience. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5% trillion and $5.28

Retail

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity observed a significant increase in fraudulent activities and scams, coinciding with a surge in retail and online transactions. Middle Eastern enterprises, facing this heightened risk, are urged to bolster consumer protection and reinforce their brand security.

Scams

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 31, 2023

The European Commission has been looking at retail websites to see if they're misleading consumers with "dark patterns". The Commission, along with the national consumer protection authorities of 23 EU member states, plus Norway and Iceland, have released the results of their screening of online shops.

Consumer Protection

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

The charges against the retailing giant involved allegations of invading the privacy of its female employees through Ring cameras and failing to delete recordings of children on its Alexa devices.

Consumer Protection

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

“In the Box” dark web marketplace is leveraged by cybercriminals to attack over 300 financial institutions (FIs), payment systems, social media and online-retailers in 43 countries. Resecurity has identified a new underground marketplace in the Dark Web oriented towards mobile malware developers and operators.

Mobile

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

And their grander vision is to help establish a nationwide biometric database in which a hybrid facial ID/fingerprint can be used for things such as fraud-proofing retail transactions, or, say, taking a self-driving vehicle for a spin. The partnering of SureID and Robbie.AI Marquez, the Robbie.AI

Surveillance

Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. CafePress is a popular online custom T-shirt and merchandise retailer.

Data breaches

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The CCPA requires businesses to provide transparency about data collection practices and allows consumers to opt out of selling their personal information. Retail/E-commerce In the retail and e-commerce sectors, cybersecurity regulations focus on protecting customer payment information and personal data.

Cybersecurity

Centraleyes

AUGUST 5, 2024

SAS leverages AI and machine learning to provide industry-specific compliance solutions across sectors such as banking, government, insurance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and energy. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The FTC has shown interest in utilizing AI for consumer protection and privacy enforcement.

Energy and Utilities

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

On one hand, businesses use consumer data to deliver personalized recommendations that increase the value of their services. From streaming services to grocery stores to online retailers, consumer usage data is captured and analyzed, then used to provide customized recommendations that encourage continued patronage.

Retail

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

PSD2 Regulation and Compliance josh.pearson@t… Wed, 09/04/2024 - 23:44 The PSD2 directive is a cornerstone of payment legislation in Europe, designed to enhance consumer protection, foster innovation, and create a more integrated and secure European payment landscape. Initially, PSD2 was set to take full effect on September 14, 2019.

Banking

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

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.

Scams

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The non-profit organization Online Trust Alliance conducted a study that audited 1,000 websites, including websites of 50 leading Internet of Things device makers and other leading retailers, banks, social media, news and government bodies. According to the result of the study, Twitter topped the overall ratings three years in a run.

Cybersecurity

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Through its comprehensive study, it evaluates companies in three major categories: a company’s consumer protection, data and site security and adherence to responsible privacy practice. The Online Trust and Honor Roll Audit is the only independent online trust benchmark study. SiteLock can detect malware the minute it hits.

Consumer Protection

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

One of the most interesting and important developments in retail privacy cases is a recent unpublished decision, Capp v. Nordstrom. […].

Retail

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The California AG announced on January 28 that it had sent a number of letters to “major corporations in the retail, home improvement, travel, and food services industries” relating to non-compliance with the notice of financial incentive requirement as it relates to their loyalty programs. AG Enforcement.

B2B

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It means that returns from retailers could be significant. Conclusion The PSTI Act and regulations are a significant step forward in protecting consumers and end users from cyber harm. It’s not all about consumer protection though. Anything that enhances product security in the UK is a good thing.

Manufacturing

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Protect Personal Data. Shop at reputable online retailers. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails. Don’t routinely carry Social Security cards and make sure tax records are secure. Treat personal information like cash – don’t leave it lying around.

Scams

Responsible Cyber

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Research shows that only 19 out of 60 countries have detailed regulations that cover taxation, AML/CFT, consumer protection, and licensing [1]. Current Global Regulatory Framework Cryptocurrency regulations around the world lack uniformity. Different countries follow different approaches.

Cryptocurrency

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

Government

Responsible Cyber

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The platform offers flexible pricing models based on organizational size and complexity.

Risk

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Those amendments were the subject of a contentious battle between interested stakeholders.

Internet

Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2025

It provides the infrastructure and tools that businesses of all sizes use for retail operations, both online and offline. It claims to implement robust security measures to protect this data from unauthorized access and complies with relevant privacy laws such as GDPR.

Retail