Don’t Help Cybercriminals Dash With Your Customers’ Cash This Black Friday
The excitement of landing a Black Friday bargain will soon fuel online sales across the world. In the US alone, consumers are expected to drop a total of $148.5 billion on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to the latest survey data from Finder. In the rush, it’s easy to forget the fundamentals of online…
Retail Security Hygiene: The Case for Seasonal Checkups
The winter holidays offer big potential for retailers, with some companies earning around 30 percent of their annual revenue during the season, according to the National Retail Federation. Big sales numbers, however, also drive increased risks of fraud and theft, and businesses are now spending on extra security measures to keep physical stores safe. But…
5 cybersecurity questions retailers must ask to protect their businesses
The Target breach in 2013 may not be the biggest retail breach in history, but for many retailers, it was their watershed moment. Point-of-sale (PoS) terminals were compromised for more than two weeks. 40 million card details and 70 million records of personal information swiped—part of which was “backlist,” historical transaction information dating back to more or less a…
Don’t Let a Retail Vulnerability Cause Holiday Havoc
Retail data breaches have historically occurred during the holiday season. The high volume of transactions and management’s focus on sales and inventory distract attention from a potential retail vulnerability, exposing opportunities for cybercriminals to infiltrate point-of-sale (POS) systemsand online transaction streams.
The Power of Embracing Change: Why Mobile Payments Are More Secure Than You Think
Mobile payments are starting to gain a foothold in the U.S. More and more retailers are enabling customers to use technologies such as Android Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. However, these payment apps are still relatively unknown and highly underutilized. When I discuss mobile payments with friends and colleagues — people including IT and…
Attackers Targeting Retail Are Shopping for Low-Hanging Fruit
The end of the year is often a time of reflection. What went wrong? What went right? If you’re a retailer that experienced a security breach in 2016, you’re likely reflecting on what went wrong and seeking to identify the gaps in your security landscape. Why? Because breaches are costly. In fact, the Ponemon Institute’s…