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SMS Phishers Harvested Phone Numbers, Shipment Data from UPS Tracking Tool

Krebs on Security

The United Parcel Service (UPS) says fraudsters have been harvesting phone numbers and other information from its online shipment tracking tool in Canada to send highly targeted SMS phishing (a.k.a. “smishing”) messages that spoofed UPS and other top brands. “It was more or less the same day.

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Cactus RANSOMWARE gang hit the Swedish retail and grocery provider Coop

Security Affairs

The Cactus ransomware group claims to have hacked Coop, one of the largest retail and grocery providers in Sweden. Coop is one of the largest retail and grocery providers in Sweden, with approximately 800 stores across the country. The Cactus ransomware relies on multiple legitimate tools (e.g. The stores are co-owned by 3.5

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Retailers can tap into generative AI to enhance support for customers and employees

IBM Big Data Hub

As the retail industry witnesses a shift towards a more digital, on-demand consumer base, AI is becoming the secret weapon for retailers to better understand and cater to this evolving consumer behavior. Generative AI excels at handling diverse data sources such as emails, images, videos, audio files and social media content.

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Retail technology and frontline workers: Delivering unforgettable customer experiences

IBM Big Data Hub

The retail industry employs millions of people, and next-generation retail employees will be significantly impacted by the rise of generative AI. Here lies the challenge and opportunity: ensuring accurate inventory information in real-time and equipping frontline teams with the right tools is the ticket to transformative change.

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Volvo retailer leaks sensitive files

Security Affairs

The Brazilian retail arm of car manufacturing giant Volvo leaked sensitive files, putting its clientele in the vast South American country in peril. Volvo’s retailer in Brazil, Dimas Volvo, leaked sensitive files through its website. website, belonging to an independent Volvo retailer in the Santa Catarina region of Brazil.

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Hackers Keep Winning by Gambling on SQL Injection Exploits

Data Breach Today

Gambling and Retail Firms Top Targets of 'GambleForce' Group, Researchers Warn A recently spotted hacking group with a penchant for using open source tools has been using a less-than-novel tactic: exploiting SQL injection flaws.

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Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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