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FBI warns US retailers that hackers are targeting their gift card systems

Graham Cluley

The FBI has issued a warning to US retailers about a financially-motivated malicious hacking ring that has been targeting employees with phishing attacks in an attempt to create fraudulent gift cards. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Volvo retailer leaks sensitive files

Security Affairs

The Brazilian retail arm of car manufacturing giant Volvo leaked sensitive files, putting its clientele in the vast South American country in peril. Volvo’s retailer in Brazil, Dimas Volvo, leaked sensitive files through its website. website, belonging to an independent Volvo retailer in the Santa Catarina region of Brazil.

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Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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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.

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JD Sports discloses a data breach impacting 10 million customers

Security Affairs

Sports fashion retail JD Sports discloses a data breach that explosed data of about 10M customers who placed orders between 2018 and 2020. UK sports fashion chain JD Sports disclosed a data breach that exposed customer data from orders placed between November 2018 and October 2020.

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USCellular Notifies Customers of Data Breach after Employees Unknowingly Download Malware

Hot for Security

USCellular, a Chicago-based mobile network operator, has revealed a data breach incident affecting an undisclosed number of customers. The company believes the incident occurred on January 4, 2021, after threat actors managed to trick employees into accessing and downloading malicious software on some retail-store computers.

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2023 Phishing Report Reveals 47.2% Surge in Phishing Attacks Last Year

Security Boulevard

Phishing attacks continue to be one of the most significant threats facing organizations today. As businesses increasingly rely on digital communication channels, cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in email, SMS, and voice communications to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.

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