IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 25, 2024

Early on, ecommerce marketing strategies touted the novelty of tax-free, online-only retailing that incentivized consumers to select an online channel both for convenience and better pricing options. To ensure the success of this approach, it is crucial to maintain a strong focus on data quality, security and ethical considerations.

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Customer Experience Retail Marketing Sales 84

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Key Developments in IoT Security. The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind. Has the security of these devices gotten better, or remained the same?

IoT 100

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2021

The company detected the security breach on January 6, 2021, and determined that the intrusion took place early this year, on January 4th, 2021. Then threat actors tricked UScellular employees working in retail stores into downloading and installing malicious software. ” reads the USCellular data breach notification.

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Data breaches Retail Passwords Access 139

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Virtually all companies like to say they take their customers’ privacy and security seriously, make it a top priority, blah blah. That’s because very few of the world’s biggest companies list any security executives in their highest ranks. banks) would have this role in their executive leadership team.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. It has since been confirmed by Anukul Peedkaew, the permanent secretary of social development and human security.

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Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Impacted customers include Sweden’s largest cinema chain Filmstaden (the attack disrupted its online ticket system) and the discount retail chain Rusta. ” BleepingComputer first reported that the security breach was the result of an Akira ransomware attack. Tietoevry notified law enforcement and impacted customers.

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Ransomware Government Retail Cloud 117

The Last Watchdog

MAY 3, 2021

I had the chance to learn more about ABE from Brent Waters, a distinguished scientist in the Cryptography & Information Security (CIS) Lab at NTT Research. Encryption is an arcane science that has long presented an irresistible challenge to the best and brightest researchers. Here are the key takeaways: PKI basics. Customized keys.

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Encryption Retail Digital transformation Cloud 158

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The development of chip and PIN addressed concerns over security, before the emergence of contactless catered to consumer demands for greater convenience. New technologies, particularly in advances in payments, will inevitably bring with them new security concerns. Convenience is king. QR codes hold benefits for merchants too.

Security 100

Security Retail Authentication Risk 100

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Malware-based anonymity networks are a major source of unwanted and malicious web traffic directed at online retailers, Internet service providers (ISPs), social networks, email providers and financial institutions. SSC asked fellow forum members for help in testing the security of a website they claimed was theirs: myiptest[.]com

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Analytics Passwords Systems administration Retail 195

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The parent firm of bling retailers Jared and Kay Jewelers has fixed a bug in the Web sites of both companies that exposed the order information for all of their online customers. Data exposures like these are some of the most common yet preventable for online retailers.

Retail 195

Retail Phishing Information Security IT 195

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Although the ONS (Office for National Statistics) reported that retail sales fell to a six-month low in October because of reduced levels of disposable income, Black Friday is predicted to create a £10 billion shopping spree in the UK that will continue until Christmas Eve. Maintaining processes in the rush. Stay ahead of the criminals.

Retail 58

Retail Security Data breaches Sales 58

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

JM Bullion, the online retailer of products made of precious metals (i.e. JM Bullion has sent a ‘ Notice of Data Security Incident ‘ to its customers, the security breach took place on February 18, 2020, when its staff discovered a malicious script on its website. Published by Reddit user r/Silverbugs.

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Retail Security IT 119

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

At the time, AT&T suggested Terpin take advantage of the company’s “extra security” feature — a customer-specified six-digit PIN which is required before any account changes can be made. At the same time, so little is needed to undo weak security controls put in place to prevent abuse.

Security 218

Security Authentication Passwords Phishing 218

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 9, 2023

If left unremediated, the exposures would allow attackers and malicious insiders to drain funds from the wallets of millions of retail and institutional customers in seconds, with no knowledge to the user or vendor. New York, N.Y., In addition, the academic papers which contained flaws have been revised.

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Retail Insurance Libraries Paper 100

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The device was found in an unnamed retail chain in the United States. Chip-based payment cards are more difficult to clone, for this reason, crooks forced the use of the magnetic stripe present on the card for backward compatibility. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here.

Retail 106

Retail Security Information Security IT 106

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 6, 2021

On July 30, 2021, the UK High Court handed down its judgment in the case of Warren v DSG Retail Ltd [2021] EWHC 2168 (QB), determining that the claimant could not seek damages on the basis of misuse of personal information, breach of confidence or common law negligence following a data breach. That fine is under appeal.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Retail Sales Personal data 116

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Google , Clearview AI , and Meta all receives hefty penalties in 2022, demonstrating the continued important of effective information security.

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Security Data breaches Ransomware Military 132

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Scaling AI in business presents unique challenges: Data accessibility : Fragmented and siloed data stifle advancement. One of the largest children clothing retailer in the US utilizes this solution to streamline its complex supply chain. The retailer uses these insights to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

Analytics 83

Analytics Retail Cloud Insurance 83

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 26, 2019

Pick any company in any vertical – financial services, government, defense, manufacturing, insurance, healthcare, retailing, travel and hospitality – and you’ll find employees, partners, third-party suppliers and customers all demanding remote access to an expanding menu of apps — using their smartphones and laptops. No going back.

Security 105

Security Digital transformation Financial Services Risk 105

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This week, we’re taking a slightly different approach with the ‘publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks’ category, presenting the most interesting data points in a table format. The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 20 – 26 November 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 28, 2020

Wawa said the breach did not expose personal identification numbers (PINs) or CVV records (the three-digit security code printed on the back of a payment card). Most card breaches at restaurants and other brick-and-mortar stores occur when cybercriminals manage to remotely install malicious software on the retailer’s card-processing systems.

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Sales Retail Security Encryption 299

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

During the Thales Trusted Access Summit 2021, I discussed how advances in identity proofing such as biometrics and smartphone technologies are enabling organizations to deliver KYC effectively by offering a quick, frictionless, and secure identity proofing environment. Secure online services for retailers. Setting the scene.

Authentication 71

Authentication Privacy Compliance Retail 71

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2020

Experts at cyber security firm Cypher conducted a study on Portuguese domains during 2019 and concluded that Emotet and Ryuk were the most active threats. This ransomware is difficult to stop and does not have known execution flaws at the present time. “We Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Retail Phishing Encryption 116

Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2023

An M&A is often associated with the “business world”; with industries such as finance, retail, technology, and more. This presents opportunities for sensitive patient data to get leaked, as unmanaged assets may gain unauthorized access to certain parts of the network. Assessing that Asset Problem. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Risk Compliance Cybersecurity Retail 93

Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2023

. “Rather than using the attackers’ own C2 server to host malicious code, which may be flagged as a malicious domain, attackers hack into (using vulnerabilities or any other means at their disposal) a vulnerable, legitimate site, such as a small or medium-sized retail website, and stash their code within it.”

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CMS Retail Analytics IT 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

These bustling hubs require robust security systems to ensure the safety of passengers, staff, and infrastructure. Traditionally, airport security focused on physical access and the perimeter; however, in the years since 9/11, the digital footprint of the vast interconnected systems contains valuable assets that must be protected.

Cybersecurity 87

Cybersecurity Authentication Access Compliance 87

Schneier on Security

JULY 21, 2023

Similar AI-powered systems are being used by retailers in Australia and the United Kingdom to identify shoplifters and provide real-time tailored alerts to employees or security personnel. A Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notice is a present-day example of a microdirective.

Retail 85

Retail Big data Access Analytics 85

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As always, you can check our full conversation in our latest Security Ledger podcast at Blubrry. While exact numbers are hard to come by, large scale studies of companies found that more than a third had been hit by ransomware in the past year, with the retail, government and education sectors particularly hard hit.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Retail Education Government 98

OpenText Information Management

MARCH 29, 2024

In his keynote presentation, OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. He will dive into the OpenText cloud roadmap to showcase how security, trust, and governance are at the center of serving our customers with our deeply integrated solutions.

IoT 70

IoT Analytics Cloud Communications 70

Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2019

. “Several exploitable vulnerabilities exist in the Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450, an LTE gateway designed for distributed enterprise, such as retail point-of-sale or industrial control systems.” At the time of writing, Sierra Wireless has yet to release a security advisory for these vulnerabilities. Pierluigi Paganini.

Passwords 103

Passwords Sales IoT Authentication 103

Data Matters

JANUARY 16, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) released its report (the 2019 Report) setting forth its list of examination priorities for 2019 (the Exam Priorities). 1 OCIE announces its exam priorities annually to provide insights into the areas it believes present potentially heightened risk to investors or the integrity of the U.S.

Retail 68

Retail Compliance Risk Marketing 68

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2021

On June 10th, during the Digital Risk Summit 2021 online conference ( Amsterdam ), Group-IB presented its research on various fraudulent machinations, obtained thanks to neural networks and ML-based scorings of the Group-IB Digital Risk Protection System. Classiscam threat actors alone were found to defraud users by $ 7.75

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Phishing Retail Insurance Risk 104

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Paul talks with Chris Hoff the Chief Secure Technology Officer at LastPass about the CSTO role and the security implications of “software eating the world.”. The post Episode 243: The CSTO is a thing- a conversation with Chris Hoff of LastPass appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Software is eating security, too!

Cloud 52

Cloud Passwords Retail Business Services 52

IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. In this blog, we provide an overview of the security landscape in the past three months, and look at key statistics and observations.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 15, 2023

.” — Babu Unnikrishnan, CTO, Relationship Incubation Group, TCS Financial institution reduces IT infrastructure spend by USD 300,000 annually Financial institutions have complex regulatory, compliance and security requirements, in addition to specific user expectations. This upgrade resulted in improved overall performance.

Cloud 61

Cloud Digital transformation Energy and Utilities Retail 61

OpenText Information Management

APRIL 2, 2024

In his keynote presentation, OpenText CEO & CTO Mark J. He will dive into the OpenText cloud roadmap to showcase how security, trust, and governance are at the center of serving our customers with our deeply integrated solutions.

IoT 67

IoT Retail Cloud Analytics 67

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2021

A bold move by the retail giant which aims to offer the complete shopping journey for customers by changing how identification at check-in can substitute authentication at check-out for payment. The financial sector has long embraced innovation in tandem with the security industry and more recently, the retail industry.

Retail 77

Retail Education Encryption Authentication 77