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Cyber-Criminal espionage Operation insists on Italian Manufacturing

Security Affairs

ZLab researchers spotted a new malicious espionage activity targeting Italian companies operating worldwide in the manufacturing sector. This actor was first spotted by PaloAlto’s UNIT42 in 2018 during wide scale operations against technology, retail, manufacturing, and local government industries in the US, Europe and Asia.

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Building a sustainable automotive supply chain

IBM Big Data Hub

For example, the chip shortage has been a call to action for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers. Supply shortages can lead to line outages, manufacturing delays, out of stock issues and lost revenue.

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The Cost of Dealing With a Cybersecurity Attack in These 4 Industries

Security Affairs

As people have growing opportunities to shop online, the chances for hackers to carry out lucrative cyberattacks in the retail sector also go up. Statistics from 2016 showed that the average cost per compromised retail record was $172. People are becoming less tolerant of retailers that have widescale data breaches.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

2 For example, some are turning to software solutions that can more easily capture, manage and report ESG data. Retailers, particularly in the fashion industry, are increasingly embracing circular business models: rental and resale programs offer opportunities for growth, while repair services offer an alternative to landfill disposal.

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New financially motivated attacks in Western Europe traced to Russian-speaking threat actors

Security Affairs

At least two companies operating in pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors have been affected. According to industry researchers, TA505 is known to have carried out attacks on banks, medical institutions retailers and other businesses in the past. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Market volume of illegal online sales of alcohol exceeded 30 million USD in 2018 in Russia

Security Affairs

For example, until recently, the resource alcolavca.com included 45 connected websites, however most of the network has now been blocked. Such schemes are used by both resellers who sell alcohol online bought from major retailers as well as fraudsters who sell counterfeit products. The cost of such a mini-factory starts at 7,280 USD.

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FTC, privacy, and vendor due diligence—and opt-in consent

Data Protection Report

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released for public comment an administrative complaint and proposed consent agreement with mobile phone manufacturer BLU Products Inc. At least since 2015, BLU licensed software from ADUPS Technology Co., At least since 2015, BLU licensed software from ADUPS Technology Co.,

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