Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

Pet retail company PetSmart has emailed customers to alert them to a recent credential stuffing attack. Across the internet, fraudsters are constantly trying to obtain user names and passwords and they often try and test the credentials they find on various websites, like ours. Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 3, 2021

All of the technical innovation cybersecurity vendors are churning out to deal with ever-expanding cyber risks, at the end of the day, come down to protecting encrypted data. Attribute-based encryption would enable this retailer to issue a private key that worked only when those parameters were met. I’ll keep watch, and keep reporting.

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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.). If you have to connect to the internet using a public network, do so with a virtual private network. Shop at reputable and recognizable retailers. Lock your devices. Read reviews.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. I had the chance at RSA 2019 to discuss the SMB security landscape at length with Gill.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Often, organizations are not implementing PAM comprehensively, leaving some of their privileged user accounts under a risk of being compromised for criminal purposes. Borderless means that today, cybersecurity threats are equally significant in internet, extranet, and intranet networks.

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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. Additionally, consumers should be aware of the risks that exist online to defend their information proactively. In fact, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts holiday sales will grow to between $727.9 billion and $730.7

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2024

The Rise of the Bad Bots madhav Tue, 04/23/2024 - 05:13 Imperva's annual Bad Bot Report is always a fascinating – albeit alarming – insight into the nature of non-human internet traffic. The 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report is no different, revealing that bots made up nearly half (49.6%) of all internet traffic last year. in 2022 to 39.6%

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Google, Facebook and Amazon have gotten filthy rich doing one thing extremely well: fixating on every move each one of us makes when we use our Internet-connected computing devices. The tech titans have swelled into multi-billion dollar behemoths by myopically focusing on delivering targeted online advertising, in support of online retailing.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 21, 2023

Similar AI-powered systems are being used by retailers in Australia and the United Kingdom to identify shoplifters and provide real-time tailored alerts to employees or security personnel. It’s easy to see how the AI systems being deployed by retailers to identify shoplifters could be redesigned to employ microdirectives.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 12, 2018

Good article about how difficult it is to insure an organization against Internet attacks, and how expensive the insurance is. Companies like retailers, banks, and healthcare providers began seeking out cyberinsurance in the early 2000s, when states first passed data breach notification laws.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Society’s dependence on internet-based technologies means security professionals must defend against cyberattacks as well as more traditional threats, such as robbers or disgruntled employees. The medical industry faces an exceptional risk for cyberattacks because there are so many players involved in the sector. Health Care.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 22, 2024

The Rise of the Bad Bots madhav Tue, 04/23/2024 - 05:13 Imperva's annual Bad Bot Report is always a fascinating – albeit alarming – insight into the nature of non-human internet traffic. The 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report is no different, revealing that bots made up nearly half (49.6%) of all internet traffic last year. in 2022 to 39.6%

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Of course, buying supposedly new items on a resale market opens you up to an increased risk of fraud and counterfeit goods. Sharing more than you feel comfortable with While you need to share data to make a purchase online, you should be wary of any retailer that is requesting more information than you feel comfortable sharing.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Category Awareness Risk Level. As a former retail worker, I used to dread the holidays. Your internet browsing, including entering your credit card information, may not be secure, and you don’t know who else is watching. Avoid the unknown websites and stick to the well known ones to avoid an avalanche of problems. Ready to talk?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2021

It offers promising benefits that are rapidly transforming a variety of industries, including manufacturing, health care, commercial buildings, smart homes, retail and energy. The IoT is maturing rapidly, and surveys show that global IoT spending will achieve a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% over the 2020-2024 forecast period.

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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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Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2021

Using patented Digital Risk Protection (DRP) technologies, the experts at Group-IB discovered over 70 groups of fraudsters that are only used in one of the fraudulent schemes, Classiscam, of which 36 are aimed at Europe. The company also specializes in high-profile cyber investigations and digital risk protection.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Product History Internet Security Systems developed X-force in 1996 and ISS was later acquired by IBM in 2006, after which the X-Force brand became part of IBM Security. One retailer, noted Dillingham, replaced multiple threat intelligence feeds with X-Force Exchange to dramatically reduce their investigation time.

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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. It’s especially true of the Internet of Things, where both the diversity and scale of connected endpoints create endless opportunities for mischief and mayhem. Secure identities are the foundation of secure ecosystems.

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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. Protect your data.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2023

Our IT teams are investigating to understand and manage any risks, and take appropriate action, she said. WE ALSO WANT TO REMIND ALL COMPANY THAT IF YOU PUT DATA ON INTERNET WHERE DATA IS NOT PROTECT DO NOT BLAME US FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICE. There is no evidence of impact to Shell’s core IT systems,” Arata added.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

L inear eMerge E3 smart building access systems designed by N ortek Security & Control (NSC) are affected by a severe vulnerability (CVE-2019-7256) that has yet to be fixed and attackers are actively scanning the internet for vulnerable devices. Passwords can be found in p roduct documentation and compiled lists available on the Internet.”

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Use Secure Websites (for Santa-Approved Shopping) When hunting for those perfect holiday deals, it’s essential to make sure you’re practicing safe internet browsing by shopping on secure websites. Shop from reputable and well-known online retailers : Stick with the big names or trusted online stores.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

And, as my guest will say later in this podcast, these virtual SOCs are like pen testing the internet. We can't just, you know, bust things up into small parts and say this is my world because again, internet is a pen test and we're all in this together. GRAY: The Internet is a penetration test. That's an example of AI.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Risk Level. Your internet browsing, including entering your credit card information, may not be secure, and you don’t know who is in the middle or on the other end of that connection. Only buy from trusted retailers : Sketchy websites probably have sketchy cybersecurity, which could lead to your information getting stolen.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2024

Has the security profile of the average connected building in the USA improved in that time period, be it retail, commercial or otherwise? It’s now the go-to search engine for finding internet-connected devices. We then use Shodan to see how many similar devices are exposed to the internet. I would argue not.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 26, 2019

Pick any company in any vertical – financial services, government, defense, manufacturing, insurance, healthcare, retailing, travel and hospitality – and you’ll find employees, partners, third-party suppliers and customers all demanding remote access to an expanding menu of apps — using their smartphones and laptops. No going back.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 9, 2023

Our focus has been on reducing the risk of business disruption, protecting attack surfaces and delivering identity-based digital innovation with ease.” Honoring data sovereignty Name any business use case: banking, retail, healthcare, government, military, entertainment, elections. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Key takeaways: Shifting risks. All of these data points are logged and captured and can be used to analyze the risk associated with the transaction,” said LaSala. With technologies like AI, you can now measure the risk across the entire digital channel and user base. That’s finally advanced. Covering all channels.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You may think that your small business’s website doesn’t receive enough traffic to necessitate a gatekeeper, but consider this: More than 60% of all internet traffic is made up of bots. Given the significant number of bad bots roaming the internet, all small businesses should be on guard. Why Are Small Businesses a Target?

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. An extremely important part of overall cybersecurity planning is performing a cybersecurity risk assessment. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment? Why is it important?

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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. Detailed analysis of the Phishing-As-A-Service Frappo is available here: [link].

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In this period netizens hope to take advantage of online bargains and are more active online, for this reason they are more exposed to the risk of scams. Be wary of online retailers who use a free email service instead of a company email address. Only purchase items from official, encryption-using websites.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Be On Your Guard with the Most Treacherous Insider Roles A paramount priority when addressing the threat is to distinguish the fundamental insider risks.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Microsoft reports that in doing so, Octo Tempest progressively broadened the number of industries it targeted for extortion, including natural resources, gaming, hospitality, consumer products, retail, managed service providers, manufacturing, law, technology, and financial services. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Any business that relies on the Internet to operate needs cybersecurity measures in place. Read the case study.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? Ellen has extensive experience in cybersecurity, and specifically, the understanding of IoT risk. This is a massive growth, as well as an equally substantial risk footprint. Internet Of Things. Key Developments in IoT Security. Data security.

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