Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Retail giant Costco Wholesale Corporation notified its customers of a data breach that might have exposed their payment card information. The retail giant has 737 membership-only retail stores across the U.S., it is the fifth-largest retailer in the world and the 10th-largest corporation in the country by total revenue.

Retail

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It is sadly the case that ecommerce cybercrime is on the rise. As cybercriminals do seem to be taking a keener interest in the industry, it is up to owners of ecommerce businesses to be extra vigilant about cybercrime and put appropriate defenses in place to keep the company secure. Major risks for online retailers.

eCommerce

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly 70% of ecommerce visitors abandon shopping carts according to the Baymard Institute, often citing long and complicated procedures. . ECOMMERCE POINTS OF FRICTION . This not only negatively impacts consumers, but retailers too. The implementation of push provisioning puts the user in control.

Retail

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The last eighteen months have brought a surge to the eCommerce industry, with consumers of all ages learning how to order items online. Competition has never been fiercer for online retailers, which means it’s not just quality products and customer service that companies must focus on. What is the zero trust model?

Retail

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In 2020, eCommerce exceeded $4.3 Unfortunately, retailers are 5-7x more likely to decline transactions from these new customers compared to returning consumers in an effort to protect against fraud. While these numbers may at first appear small, they can have devastating consequences for retailers in each industry.

Retail

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2019

FIN6 group has been active since 2015, past attacks were focused on point-of-sale (POS) machines used by retailers and companies in the hospitality sector in the U.S. The post FIN6 recently expanded operations to target eCommerce sites appeared first on Security Affairs. and Europe. . The experts discovered that the FIN6 group (a.k.a.

eCommerce

Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2023

Almost all eCommerce websites leverage a dozen or more 3rd and 4th party digital supply chain partners that are beyond the reach of their security and compliance teams. Every day, that digital partner ecosystem puts eCommerce organizations at risk of both data leakage and data theft.

eCommerce

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

ECommerce sellers face new threats: synthetic identity fraud and synthetic shoppers threaten retailers across multiple channels- discover how to combat this fraud. The post Synthetic Identities, Synthetic Shoppers, and the Impact on eCommerce & Retail appeared first on Security Boulevard.

eCommerce

IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 18, 2020

But, while this may be good news for embattled retailers, it’s even better news for opportunistic cybercriminals. With lockdown measures forcing consumers online, ecommerce has never been so popular – online spending on Black Friday was up 22 percent on last year. Web skimming, in particular, is on the rise. Upsetting experience.

Retail

SecureWorld News

JUNE 11, 2020

And according to recent research, this pandemic has had a similar effect on cybercriminals against online retailers. Survey: 41% of online retailers experiencing a cybercrime increase. And as a world of consumers, this shift naturally applies to retail as well. brands for a deep dive into COVID-19's impact on ecommerce.

Retail

Security Boulevard

JUNE 17, 2021

Retailers, shoppers and threat actors alike are preparing for the big day: Amazon Prime Day, when there are retail sales opportunities to be had as retailers run their own sale event to compete with, or leverage the public visibility of the day. There will be deals and (figuratively speaking) there will be steals. As the […].

Retail

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Now, for the first time, Patchman is expanding their offerings into both ecommerce and plugins – offering patches for Magento core vulnerabilities and WooCommerce vulnerabilities. Why Ecommerce? During November and December of 2016, ecommerce sites saw a 20.5% , and Drupal – covering core application vulnerability patches.

eCommerce

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With the first major eCommerce holiday of the year rapidly approaching, Valentine’s Day is projected to surpass last year’s sales of $21 billion USD, nearly a third of which was generated through eCommerce.

eCommerce

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2022

"A happy customer is a loyal customer" is considered the quintessential adage of retail. But in today's highly competitive retail landscape, it's not that simple. Retailers are turning to novel ways of accelerating digital investments to keep pace with the competition. The Way Forward: Identity-Enabled Headless Ecommerce.

Retail

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

, WordPress, and Drupal, SMART PLUS now protects the two most popular eCommerce platforms: WooCommerce and Magento. eCommerce is more prevalent than ever before, and grows consistently each year. This means the stakes for keeping your eCommerce website secure have been raised significantly.

eCommerce

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.

eCommerce

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The holiday season is a busy time for online retailers and other ecommerce websites. Instead, get ahead securing your ecommerce website by knowing what to expect. Cybercriminals assume that retailers are caught up in the holiday shopping frenzy and will use this opportunity to take advantage of lax security.

eCommerce

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, holiday shopping can account for up to 30 percent of annual sales for online retailers. This time of year, it’s more important than ever that ecommerce businesses make cybersecurity a top priority in order to protect their website, customers, and bottom line. Holiday Shopping Revenue Reaches New Heights. billion and $730.7

eCommerce

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

What are the biggest cybersecurity threats affecting online retailers today? The State of Security Within eCommerce in 2022 Report from Imperva is now available and answers that question. The post From Online Fraud to DDoS and API Abuse: The State of Security Within eCommerce in 2022 appeared first on Blog.

eCommerce

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 30, 2023

The bright side of data privacy compliance: 5 value-driven opportunities for retailers madhav Thu, 08/31/2023 - 05:20 Failing to keep up with data privacy legislations, such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can harm a brand’s bottom-line and public reputation. Let’s unpack this.

Data privacy

GlobalSign

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As a retailer, how do you reassure online shoppers that they can trust your eCommerce store? This question is extremely crucial at any time of the year, and particularly during this holiday season.

eCommerce

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

For the uninitiated, Black Friday is the annual celebration of peak capitalism that commemorates the symbolic moment that retailers go “in to the black” for the year and start to make a profit. What really matters is whether or not ecommerce sites are patched promptly when fixes for vulnerabilities are made available.

Retail

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, shipping experts like FedEx, are predicting another record-breaking year of shipments driven by eCommerce purchases. Our survey revealed the importance of website security for online retailers both big and small as they prepare for the critical holiday shopping season. Even more alarming is the fact that eCommerce sites are 1.5

Retail

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As an online retailer, it is time to address the elephant in the room by addressing your customers’ fears. To get you started, we cover four basic— yet essential —website security tips to protect your eCommerce site. You want more traffic to your eCommerce site. Tip #1: Avoid a $100,000 fine by becoming PCI compliant.

eCommerce

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Sometimes referred to as Magecart attacks , they have become the leading cause of card-not-present (CNP) fraud and have impacted small and big brands alike, as well as different types of ecommerce platforms.

eCommerce

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The operation stole data entered in payment forms on more than 800 ecommerce sites. Additionally, retail giant Macy’s informed their online customers of a data breach that compromised sensitive personal information, including credit card information. Be sure to tune in!

Cryptocurrency

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2020

The US-based children’s clothing maker and online retailer Hanna Andersson discloses a data breach, attackers planted an e-skimmer on its e-commerce platform. The company immediately launched an investigation that revealed that a third-party ecommerce platform, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, was infected with an e-skimmer.

Data breaches

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

A new article in Help Net Security is reporting that attacks on retail industry websites from Q4 2020 through the first half of 2021 were notably higher than all other industries, and were characterized by more sporadic peaks in attacks. The post Attacks On Retail Websites Up Heading Into Holiday Season appeared first on K2io.

Retail

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2023

A data breach can have significant financial, reputational, and legal implications for any retail or ecommerce business. But these often pale in comparison to the financial, professional, emotional, physical, and mental health ramifications for those customers whose personal data was stolen. appeared first on Source Defense.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Researchers spotted 5 malicious Google Chrome extensions used to track users’ browsing activity and profit of retail affiliate programs. The extensions a designed to track the user’s browsing activity, they are also able can insert code into eCommerce websites being visited.

eCommerce

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The tech titans have swelled into multi-billion dollar behemoths by myopically focusing on delivering targeted online advertising, in support of online retailing. Cybercriminals have begun escalating their efforts to bend the legitimate online advertising and retailing fulfillment ecosystem to their whims.

Retail

Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2019

Retail workers and restaurant employees use devices to copy the swipes when they take a card for payment. They infect computers and other devices with malware to record payment information when their owners buy from ecommerce sites. They place “skimmers” over the card readers on gas pumps and ATM machines.

eCommerce

Veracode Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

After the pandemic upended the retail and hospitality industries, digital transformation became imperative to survival – the key to meeting ever-changing customer expectations and overcoming supply chain complexities. Yet there is some cause for cheer: Our SOSS findings revealed that when compared to other industries, retail and…

Retail

Threatpost

DECEMBER 10, 2020

From eCommerce threats, to attacks at the smart edge, Fortinet researchers discuss the top evolving threats of 2020, heading into the new year.

eCommerce

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

According to Adobe: Mobile optimized retailers will transact more than 20% of their sales via smartphones and tablets, a 47 percent increase over last year, while the average retailer can expect only 14 percent of mobile-driven online revenue. Don’t forget to talk about privacy.

eCommerce

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s estimated that more than 20% of retail sales will come from eCommerce in 2023 (rising to nearly 25% in 2026), illustrating the magnitude of digital transactions. It’s not only consumers and retailers taking notice of this trend, of course. Privacy and data protection are not the only things consumers expect from a retailer.

eCommerce

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The online retail industry is one of the prime targets for cybercrime, as detailed in our annual analysis of the cybersecurity threats targeting eCommerce websites and applications.

Cyber Attacks