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With supply chain delays and an online shopping boom, attacks will come from multiple angles MORE
Jason Kent, hacker in residence at Cequence Security, says most retailers are applying 1970s solutions to the modern (and out-of-control) shopping-bot problem, and offers alternative ideas. MORE
Bugcrowd CTO Casey Ellis covers new cybersecurity challenges for online retailers. MORE
Some argue a national security concern was the greater driver for pulling product off retail shelves. Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s dropped Lorex … Continue reading US Retailers Pull Surveillance Company Products Linked to Genocide ?. MORE
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The Variation Swatches plugin security flaw lets attackers with low-level permissions tweak important settings on e-commerce sites to inject malicious scripts. Vulnerabilities Web Security MORE
By allowing retailers to securely store customer payment information, the friction associated with having to enter those details every time customers shop is removed. This not only negatively impacts consumers, but retailers too. MORE
As retailers roll out more "buy online, pickup in-store" options, loss prevention professionals are increasingly shifting their attention from in-store theft to e-commerce fraud MORE
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. MORE
Mandiant researchers identify a range of victims affected in attacks targeting newly reported Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities MORE
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Cybercriminals have recently been focusing their efforts on the retail industry, launching ransomware-based attacks that could prove disastrous for businesses if it disrupts their operations during important shopping seasons. MORE
The retail giant discovered malicious code designed to capture customer data planted on its payment page MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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In fact, the situation is likely to be worse due to the impact supply chain issues are having on retailers and their customers. Everything around the holidays is magnified. MORE
The holiday season is critical for the retail industry in the U.S., Retailers have to protect consumer PII and stay compliant to PCI DSS, GDPR, CPPA and more. Retail is critical to the U.S. With 52 million Americans working in retail, one in four U.S. MORE
Competition has never been fiercer for online retailers, which means it’s not just quality products and customer service that companies must focus on. Today, we’ll delve into the concept of the zero-trust approach and explain why this is the safest option for retailers. MORE
Companies in the young, rapidly growing industry are targeted for sensitive information they store and immature security practices MORE
Retailers around the world are preparing for a chaotic holiday season. Supply chain disruptions are causing issues , and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is something retailers need to keep in mind, especially when operating a brick-and-mortar location. MORE
Chilean-based retail giant Cencosud has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted operations at its stores, Egregor ransomware appears to be involved. BleepingComputer was the first to confirm that the retail giant was hit by Egregor ransomware after it obtained the ransom note. MORE
Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt has suffered a ransomware attack causing IT systems to shut down and store operations to be disrupted in Netherlands and Germany. [.]. MORE
In a recent article in Supply Chain Brain, security for another vertical was covered, retailers and their specific need for increased security. . The post Retailers Can’t Afford to Neglect Security appeared first on K2io. MORE
In his book The Context Marketing Revolution : How to Motivate Buyers in the Age of Infinite Media , author Mathew Sweezey (who also heads up market strategy at Salesforce) argues that the key to breaking through the infinite media noise and reaching customers is context. Hooray! Sounds amazing! MORE
Researchers note massive increases in retail goods for sale on the black market, retail phishing sites, and malicious applications and social media profiles MORE
Online card-skimming activities grew sharply this summer fueled by the availability of attack kits and other factors, Malwarebytes says MORE
The post Quantifying Online Retailers’ Bad Bot Problem appeared first on Security Boulevard. A new report from Aberdeen Research quantifies the cost of bad bots on e-commerce profitability and offers insights on how to reduce the negative impact. MORE
American fashion brand and retailer Guess is notifying affected customers of a data breach following a February ransomware attack that led to data theft. [.]. MORE
A computer retail company based in the U.S. was the target of a previously undiscovered implant called SideWalk as part of a recent campaign undertaken by a Chinese advanced persistent threat group primarily known for singling out entities in East and Southeast Asia. MORE
Akamai CTO Patrick Sullivan explains how bots affect pricing and availability for various retail items. He also offers consumers advice on protecting themselves from fraud MORE
To understand the significance of the issue, please consider a recent experience of mine: The week of Black Friday weekend, I ordered a new refrigerator from an online retailer. CyberSecurity Privacy cancelled transaction data collection online retail MORE
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Cyber Security firm DarkTrace that uses the technology of Artificial Intelligence to track down cyber threats is nowadays busy protecting the computer network of British Fashion retailer Ted Baker. MORE
Meeting the expectation of consumers these days isn’t a piece of cake for retailers as the modern consumer demands digital experiences at every touchpoint before making a purchase. MORE
Orvis , a Vermont-based retailer that specializes in high-end fly fishing equipment and other sporting goods, leaked hundreds of internal passwords on Pastebin.com for several weeks last month, exposing credentials the company used to manage everything from firewalls and routers to administrator accounts and database servers, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. and founded in 1856, privately-held Orvis is the oldest mail-order retailer in the United States. MORE
In particular, the retail sector is increasingly using IoT technology to personalize the customer experience and digitization. We see innovation on a daily basis. Without a doubt, one of the most game-changing innovations is the Internet of Things (IoT). MORE
American clothing brand and retailer Guess discloses a data breach after the February ransomware attack and is notifying the affected customers. On July 9, 2021, the fashion retailer started sending notification letters to the individuals whose information may have been involved. MORE
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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.
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In particular, the retail sector is increasingly using IoT technology to personalize the customer experience and digitization. We see innovation on a daily basis. Without a doubt, one of the most game-changing innovations is the Internet of Things (IoT).
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FEBRUARY 2, 2021
To understand the significance of the issue, please consider a recent experience of mine: The week of Black Friday weekend, I ordered a new refrigerator from an online retailer. CyberSecurity Privacy cancelled transaction data collection online retail
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Retailers around the world are preparing for a chaotic holiday season. Supply chain disruptions are causing issues , and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is something retailers need to keep in mind, especially when operating a brick-and-mortar location.
Threatpost
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Bugcrowd CTO Casey Ellis covers new cybersecurity challenges for online retailers.
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Retail has a ransomware problem. While almost every sector has been plagued by ransomware over this past year– which is malicious software that locks access to systems and encrypts data so that users cannot access it – retail is a particularly hard hit vertical.
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.
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Podcasts Vulnerabilities Web Security Amazon Prime Day black friday COVID-19 cyber monday holiday shopping magecart online shopping Pandemic podcast retail Retail Security retail software Target Veracode
Dark Reading
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As retailers roll out more "buy online, pickup in-store" options, loss prevention professionals are increasingly shifting their attention from in-store theft to e-commerce fraud
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s Spatial Intelligence technology is used to improve business outcomes in a variety of retail use cases Pathr.ai’s
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 20, 2021
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.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 3, 2021
The post Retail Me This appeared first on Enzoic. The post Retail Me This appeared first on Security Boulevard. As the impacts of the pandemic continue to ripple outwards, hackers are tapping into credential stuffing as an easy way to victimize both companies and individuals.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The post How Retailers Can Secure Themselves for the Holiday Rush appeared first on Gurucul. The post How Retailers Can Secure Themselves for the Holiday Rush appeared first on Security Boulevard. The six-week period in the holiday season at the end of the year propels many.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 14, 2021
Whether they are participating in it or competing against it, retailers worldwide are preparing for Amazon Prime Day. The post Anatomy of a Retail Shopping Bot appeared first on Cequence. The post Anatomy of a Retail Shopping Bot appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CSO Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In fact, the situation is likely to be worse due to the impact supply chain issues are having on retailers and their customers. Everything around the holidays is magnified.
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.,
Threatpost
AUGUST 25, 2021
The new APT uses an undocumented backdoor to infiltrate the education, retail and government sectors. Government Hacks Malware
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
In a recent article in Supply Chain Brain, security for another vertical was covered, retailers and their specific need for increased security. . The post Retailers Can’t Afford to Neglect Security appeared first on K2io.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 12, 2021
American fashion brand and retailer Guess is notifying affected customers of a data breach following a February ransomware attack that led to data theft. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
By allowing retailers to securely store customer payment information, the friction associated with having to enter those details every time customers shop is removed. This not only negatively impacts consumers, but retailers too.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Some argue a national security concern was the greater driver for pulling product off retail shelves. Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s dropped Lorex … Continue reading US Retailers Pull Surveillance Company Products Linked to Genocide ?.
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
fishing retailer’s site has been hijacked and redirected to Pornhub. A U.K. Breach Hacks Web Security
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NOVEMBER 17, 2021
In his book The Context Marketing Revolution : How to Motivate Buyers in the Age of Infinite Media , author Mathew Sweezey (who also heads up market strategy at Salesforce) argues that the key to breaking through the infinite media noise and reaching customers is context. Hooray! Sounds amazing!
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt has suffered a ransomware attack causing IT systems to shut down and store operations to be disrupted in Netherlands and Germany. [.].
Duo's Security Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2021
The holiday season is critical for the retail industry in the U.S., Retailers have to protect consumer PII and stay compliant to PCI DSS, GDPR, CPPA and more. Retail is critical to the U.S. With 52 million Americans working in retail, one in four U.S.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Chilean-based retail giant Cencosud has suffered a ransomware attack that impacted operations at its stores, Egregor ransomware appears to be involved. BleepingComputer was the first to confirm that the retail giant was hit by Egregor ransomware after it obtained the ransom note.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Researchers note massive increases in retail goods for sale on the black market, retail phishing sites, and malicious applications and social media profiles
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The post Quantifying Online Retailers’ Bad Bot Problem appeared first on Security Boulevard. A new report from Aberdeen Research quantifies the cost of bad bots on e-commerce profitability and offers insights on how to reduce the negative impact.
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Competition has never been fiercer for online retailers, which means it’s not just quality products and customer service that companies must focus on. Today, we’ll delve into the concept of the zero-trust approach and explain why this is the safest option for retailers.
Dark Reading
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
The retail giant discovered malicious code designed to capture customer data planted on its payment page
Security Affairs
JULY 13, 2021
American clothing brand and retailer Guess discloses a data breach after the February ransomware attack and is notifying the affected customers. On July 9, 2021, the fashion retailer started sending notification letters to the individuals whose information may have been involved.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Meeting the expectation of consumers these days isn’t a piece of cake for retailers as the modern consumer demands digital experiences at every touchpoint before making a purchase.
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Orvis , a Vermont-based retailer that specializes in high-end fly fishing equipment and other sporting goods, leaked hundreds of internal passwords on Pastebin.com for several weeks last month, exposing credentials the company used to manage everything from firewalls and routers to administrator accounts and database servers, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. and founded in 1856, privately-held Orvis is the oldest mail-order retailer in the United States.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 1, 2019
Online card-skimming activities grew sharply this summer fueled by the availability of attack kits and other factors, Malwarebytes says
Dark Reading
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With supply chain delays and an online shopping boom, attacks will come from multiple angles
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The Variation Swatches plugin security flaw lets attackers with low-level permissions tweak important settings on e-commerce sites to inject malicious scripts. Vulnerabilities Web Security
Trend Micro
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Cybercriminals have recently been focusing their efforts on the retail industry, launching ransomware-based attacks that could prove disastrous for businesses if it disrupts their operations during important shopping seasons.
Dark Reading
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Companies in the young, rapidly growing industry are targeted for sensitive information they store and immature security practices
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AUGUST 25, 2021
A computer retail company based in the U.S. was the target of a previously undiscovered implant called SideWalk as part of a recent campaign undertaken by a Chinese advanced persistent threat group primarily known for singling out entities in East and Southeast Asia.
Dark Reading
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Mandiant researchers identify a range of victims affected in attacks targeting newly reported Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Threatpost
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Akamai CTO Patrick Sullivan explains how bots affect pricing and availability for various retail items. He also offers consumers advice on protecting themselves from fraud
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