Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Legitimate retailers are never going to make you dig for the deals, so they aren’t going to put the good stuff in an attachment. It’s not just attachments from retailers, but also from shipping companies or financial institutions. Change your passwords. …and don’t open that attachment. Bottom line.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 10, 2022

In the latest episode of Thales Security Sessions podcast , I was asked by Neira Jones to join Simon Keates, Head of Strategy and Payment Security at Thales and share my thoughts about the major security and organizational challenges retailers and other financial services organizations are facing. Pandemic has changed us all.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

CafePress is a popular online custom T-shirt and merchandise retailer. In February 2019, a threat actor was able to access millions of email addresses and passwords. The passwords are said to have been protected by “weak encryption”, an absolute security no-no.

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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. For example, the list of folders excluded from the encryption process is exactly the same. It also created fake password prompts in an attempt to obtain the system password.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, holiday shopping can account for up to 30 percent of annual sales for online retailers. In fact, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts holiday sales will grow to between $727.9 With this continued uptick in predicted spend, ecommerce retailers need to place a stronger emphasis on cybersecurity than ever before.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“An enormous number of people are footloose and fancy free when it comes to their interactions with retailers over the holiday season,” says Cyberscout founder and chairman Adam Levin. Many online retailers depend heavily on outreach and advertising via email and social media networks to bolster their sales through the holiday season.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

affect retailers everywhere, there’s no denying that online holiday shopping will look different this year. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every business, retailer, and consumer has opted to shop online for the holiday season. Cyber Checklist For Retailers And Businesses To Follow. Use secure networks.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

The securWizCase experts found a major breach that affected the popular online retailer Cosmolog Kozmetik. l, has found a major breach in popular online retailer Cosmolog Kozmetik’s database. There was no need for a password or login credentials to access this information, and the data was not encrypted. What’s Happening?

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This indicates that your connection is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept your data. Shop from reputable and well-known online retailers : Stick with the big names or trusted online stores. Changing your passwords and reviewing your online security settings as soon as possible is also crucial.

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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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Ransomware Retail Banking Encryption 117

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Another fashion retailer suffered a data breach, the victim is SHEIN that announces the security breach affected 6.42 The retailer hired a forensic cybersecurity firm as well as an international law firm to investigate the security breach. million customers. ” reads the data breach notification.

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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.

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PCI perspectives

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In this blog we explore the challenges around security of payment data during the hectic holiday season and provide tips and best practices to help retailers better secure their payment data.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Google has not had any of its 85,000+ employees successfully phished on their work-related accounts since early 2017, when it began requiring all employees to use physical Security Keys in place of passwords and one-time codes, the company told KrebsOnSecurity. The basic model featured here retails for $20. a mobile device).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Only purchase items from official, encryption-using websites. Be wary of online retailers who use a free email service instead of a company email address. Use safe passwords or pass phrases. Never use the same password on multiple accounts. Web addresses should begin with [link] and include a locked padlock icon.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2020

The images include scans of government-issued IDs, retail club membership and loyalty cards, NRA membership cards, gift cards, credit cards with all details exposed (including CVV), medical insurance cards, medical marijuana ID cards, and more. ” continues the report.

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Retail Advertising Encryption Insurance 105

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Retailers around the world are anticipating less foot traffic in their shops this holiday season, with more than 75% of consumers expected to do most of their shopping online due to the pandemic. Make certain it is secure, encrypted and possibly even hidden. This means establishing basic security practices and policies for employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The said malicious software is a kind of file encrypting malware that exploits WinRAR app and compresses the files of the victim with a password that is hard to detect. Fifth is the news about a ransomware attack that struck the IT infrastructure of retailing giant Metro, Germany.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Hotspots that require no passwords and don’t use encryption mean that anyone with a simple packet sniffer can potentially pick up your login credentials to sensitive websites and applications. Wi-Fi Password Cracking. Anyone deploying a Wi-Fi network should be aware of these top eight Wi-Fi risks. Rogue Hotspots. Data Theft .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. locked to the filename of the encrypted files. Once compromised the target network, attackers attempt to exfiltrate the company’s accounts and passwords database. continues the report.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

A sound cybersecurity architecture requires a strong foundation in order to anchor the keys and passwords embedded in our digital networks in place – this approach is called security-by-design. Without this foundation, the architecture can collapse, allowing attackers to steal digital keys to break into other parts of a business’ network.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 27, 2018

It began with a visit to the local Telstra store earlier this month to upgrade a couple of phone plans which resulted in me sitting alone by this screen whilst the Telstra staffer disappeared into the back room for a few minutes: Is it normal for @Telstra to display customer passwords on publicly facing terminals in their stores?

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NopSec

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Retailers are still under attack with a new strain of malware that targets Point-of-Sales systems and syphons off credit card information from memory. A new TLS-based POODLE bug to breach the TLS encrypted data confidentiality has been discovered. name your passwords’ directory “Password” appeared first on NopSec.

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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. The last update of the service was registered May 1, 2022.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. “Now, we provide you with an even easier way to connect to our VPN servers. form [sic] hackers on public networks.”

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

The report focused on several cyber-related risks, such as attacks on gas and energy infrastructure, fuel supply infrastructure, health and social care systems, the transport sector, financial infrastructure and retail banks, then assessed the risk this poses to national security. This should include a secure password manager.

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Risk Healthcare Passwords Government 98

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. Almost 1 million visited physical stores.

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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. Communication to and from the EdgeRouters involved encryption using a randomly generated 16-character AES key.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Security requirements unpacked The regulations lay down explicit security mandates, from unique product passwords to transparent reporting mechanisms for security issues, alongside clear directives on security update commitments. Each product must either have a unique password or allow the user to set a secure password upon initial setup.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

“There are primarily three ways you can authenticate someone: with their username and password, with two-factor authentication, and with a company-supplied device that you can trace. Enforcing security requirements such as OS updates and disk encryption help organizations set a baseline for healthy and compliant devices.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 24, 2021

The retail sector, especially, is a lucrative target for credential stuffing attacks , resulting in billions lost every year. The authentication response is encrypted, protecting from phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks, while the biometrics are only stored and processed on the user’s device. Encryption Key Management.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2018

. “The cyber criminals typically create fraudulent copies of legitimate cards by sending stolen card data to co-conspirators who imprint the data on reusable magnetic strip cards, such as gift cards purchased at retail stores,” the FBI warned. Monitor for encrypted traffic (SSL or TLS) traveling over non-standard ports.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

Automated classification tags enable the institution to enforce stringent access controls and encryption measures, ensuring the utmost protection for sensitive financial data. In the event of a device loss, the encrypted data remains inaccessible to unauthorized individuals, mitigating the impact of a potential breach.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? Additionally, multi-factor authentication (MFA) can further reduce the risk of malicious actors gaining access to sensitive information, even if they manage to steal usernames and passwords. Encrypt data in motion and at rest.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2020

is an American bookseller with the largest number of retail outlets in the United States in fifty states. 2/2) Please be assured that there is no compromise of customer payment details which are encrypted and tokenized. Please be assured that there is no compromise of customer payment details, which are encrypted and tokenized.”

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

According to the National Retail Federation, 2016’s holiday sales are expected to increase 3.6 Look for the “https” or “shttp” at the beginning of web addresses or the closed padlock to signify an encrypted website. Update your info: Change online store passwords regularly. percent over last year to 655.8 billion dollars.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

I have talked about this so much I probably seem like a broken record, but we must eradicate passwords from the enterprise. It continues to affect virtually every industry, from Critical Infrastructure , Retail, Healthcare, to Financial Services. Next, we need to do a better job of securing the accounts we do need.

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