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Increased dark web activity putting merchants and consumers at risk

Issued by: Help Net Security

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retailers and their customers through digital and social channels as retailers leverage new channels for increased revenue opportunities. In a joint report, IntSights scoured the Clear and Dark Web to assess retail data and goods being sold illegally, new cyber scam tactics and how cybercriminals impersonate brands online to trick unknowing…

Vulnerabilities

IDG Contributor Network: Best and worst online retailers for security

Issued by: CSO

The holiday shopping season is over, but the quest for improved security continues Image by Thinkstock A majority of consumers chose to skip the crowds and knocked out their shopping list online this year. The bargain-seeking shoppers were in full force, according to Adobe, which noted that consumers spent more than $5 billion online by…

Malware & Threats

Retailers may be gifted FastPOS this holiday season

Issued by: Trend Micro Blog

Chilly weather, falling leaves and pumpkin-spiced everything are signs that the holiday season is just around the corner. Retailers have already taken steps to get ready by hiring and training personnel for these busy times. However, can they say the same for their point-of-sales systems? When a person pays with a debit or credit card,…

Network Security

Retailers overconfident in endpoint security

Issued by: Help Net Security

A new study conducted by Dimensional Research evaluated the confidence of IT professionals regarding the efficacy of seven key security controls, which must be in place to quickly detect a cyber attack in progress. Study respondents included 763 IT professionals from various industries, including 100 participants from the retail sector. Despite unique attacks on their…