Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It’s worth noting that there’s no reason a legitimate retailer would need that last one — the skeleton key to your identity — to process a purchase.). Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. Change passwords repeatedly.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2022

American Online Retailing Giant CafePress has been pressed with a $500,000 penalty for failing to protect the data of its customers. Often data stored in such formats gets stolen or is fraudulently accessed, leading to cyber frauds such as identity thefts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2023

JD Sports, Britain’s online retailer of branded sportswear, has reportedly become a victim of a cyber attack that leaked information of over 10 million customers. JD Sports has assured that hackers accessed no passwords related to their accounts and issued an apology for failing to protect the customer info.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

Pet retail company PetSmart has emailed customers to alert them to a recent credential stuffing attack. Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords. Take this example: User of Site A uses the same email and password to login to Site B. This is why we are continuously telling people to not reuse their passwords.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2022

POS malware is designed to steal debit and credit card data from POS machines in retail stores. Due to improved security measures against this type of theft in most countries, this type of malware isn't as widely used as it once was, although it never disappeared completely. Credit identity theft.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Unsuspecting online shoppers could also fall victim of identity theft of phishing attack aimed at stealing their payment card data. 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.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations. Businesses, particularly those in financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors, suffer from operational disruptions and financial penalties. It's crucial to recognize that data breaches have enormous impacts on individuals, businesses, and society.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Phishing Phishing is the fraudulent method of sending emails or other messages to entice individuals into revealing personal information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and Social Security numbers. Many businesses and retailers also face email and online fraud. Never use the same password for multiple sites.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

A report last week by the New York Attorney General’s Office put a spotlight on the ongoing threat of credential stuffing, a common technique used by cybercriminals that continues to spread and is helping to fuel the push for security practices that don’t involve usernames and passwords. Password Reuse.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Most recently, a former T-Mobile retail store owner was convicted for stealing employee credentials to illegally access internal computer systems and unlock and unblock cellphones. He would then target higher ranking employees, using their personal identifying information to reset their company passwords through the help desk.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In fact, what we see is a generic ‘retail store’ template which appears to have been built using AI. If you suspect you have been a victim of identity theft, feel free to check out Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection (also available to customers via our premium security products). net mylifelowes[.]org

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2022

The online furniture retailer stated it has informed the Office of Commissioner (OPC) Data Watch Dog of Canada and has launched an investigation into the fraudulent data access conducted by cyber crooks in between March 1st- March 3rd, 2022. Good news is no car data or other banking information was available for access to the cyber criminals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Q4 is always the busiest time of year for shoppers and retailers, chock-full of shopping celebrations like Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, among others. Use strong passwords: It’s 2022, and 50% of users still use passwords like “1234” and “password.” By Gal Ringel, Co-Founder & CEO of Mine Privacy Ops.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. Shop from reputable and well-known online retailers : Stick with the big names or trusted online stores.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 3, 2021

The use of contactless payments is set to explode over the coming years as both retailers and customers embrace the ease and immediacy NFC provides – it is up to retailers to put measures into place now that ensure data is kept under lock and key.” – Info Security Group. Use Strong Passwords. Keep Passwords and PINs Private .

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

His compromise modus operandi was a combination of breaking into networks run by food retailers, and breaking into networks containing confidential patient records. Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account. Grab yourself a password manager.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

According to FTI consulting , in Q1 2024, online retail comprised 57% of total sales in the US, and it is expected to increase by 9.8% These include financial malware, phishing sites impersonating major global retailers, banks and payment systems, and spam emails that may lead to fraudulent websites or spread malware.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. retailer (Polo Ralph Lauren). million credit cards.

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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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Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

This includes any usernames and passwords you use. Stick to buying gift cards from reputable retailers or directly from the store. Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts. If this happens, you need to run an antivirus scan and change your passwords immediately. Instead of saving money, you end up losing it.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations. Businesses, particularly those in financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors, suffer from operational disruptions and financial penalties. It's crucial to recognize that data breaches have enormous impacts on individuals, businesses, and society.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

For instance, furing Congressional testimony following the supply chain attack on SolarWinds’ IT management platform Orion, the company’s CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna blamed an intern for creating a weak FTP server password and leaking it on GitHub. What does ‘going through the motions’ look like when it comes to a data breach response?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GreyMatter Response Playbooks such as Reset Password and Terminate Session can help contain credential abuse incidents and protect company assets. Credentials—like usernames, email addresses, and passwords—often find their way into the wrong hands through various means, from malware and phishing attacks to simple user negligence.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account. Shop at reputable online retailers. Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Watch Out For Scams.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 26, 2018

At the risk of oversimplifying: without a foundation of strong identity, there can be no real security. We know that intuitively just from our experiences online, where phishing attacks and identity theft are rampant – often taking advantage of weak identities like user names and passwords, or Social Security Numbers.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

GreyMatter Response Playbooks such as Reset Password and Terminate Session can help contain credential abuse incidents and protect company assets. Credentials—like usernames, email addresses, and passwords—often find their way into the wrong hands through various means, from malware and phishing attacks to simple user negligence.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We created McAfee+ so people can not only be safe but feel safe online, particularly in a time when there’s so much concern about identity theft and invasion of our online privacy. Retailers have sensors that they can connect to, which then collect data. Not to mention a frustrating one.

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Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Initial Infection In October 2024, a retail trade customer encountered a fake CAPTCHA (see Figure 2) hosted at inspyrehomedesign[.]com ini, were consistent with the installation of NetSupport RATa malicious remote-access tool known for targeting various sectors to facilitate data theft, espionage, and network control. exe and client32.ini,

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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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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

More retailers accept several forms of online payments. Preventing Identity Theft. Use good password practices. Do not use the same password for several accounts. Use a reliable password manager. The guides add a cost of cents to the purchase, and it’s anybody’s guess if they work at all.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The holiday season is critical for the retail industry in the U.S., American consumers lost $56 billion to identity theft last year with an average of 49 million consumer victims, according to a CNBC News report. Retailers have to protect consumer PII and stay compliant to PCI DSS, GDPR, CPPA and more.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit. Phishing attacks targeted both the customers of globally known retailers and regional players. Large retailers being out of stock, combined with unbelievably low prices, made these offers especially appealing.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These messages often link to fake websites or phishing portals that aim to steal your personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, and addresses. Always check with official retailers to confirm any discounts, contests, or promotions, especially ones that sound too good to be true.

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