IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2018

Only time will tell – and we may not have to wait long – but in the meantime, what is the impact of data breaches in the retail industry, and what needs to be done to mitigate them? Despite the prospect of fines and other penalties, many retailers are still not PCI-compliant. million users was compromised. The PCI DSS.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s estimated that more than 20% of retail sales will come from eCommerce in 2023 (rising to nearly 25% in 2026), illustrating the magnitude of digital transactions. It’s not only consumers and retailers taking notice of this trend, of course. Privacy and data protection are not the only things consumers expect from a retailer.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MARCH 8, 2024

Some forecasts suggest online retail might be responsible for half of all retail revenues by next year. In what McKinsey refers to as “the e-commerce catch-22,” many retailers with significant growth in ecommerce sales through 2020 and 2021 saw their margins decline.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As the graph above demonstrates, the other big contributors were the technology and media sector (37 incidents), the education sector (35), retail (18) and professional services (15). Notably, there has been a decline in data breaches and cyber attacks in the retail sector compared to Q2 (18 vs 41). Keeping your organisation secure.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In fact, in 2020–2022, the financial sector was the second-most attacked sector, topped only by the retail and manufacturing sector. Certified DORA Foundation Training Course You may also be interested in taking our Certified DORA Foundation Training Course. million (about £4.70

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erwin

JUNE 14, 2019

Digital Transformation in Retail. The inherently competitive nature of retail has made the sector a leader in adopting data-driven strategy. From loyalty cards to targeted online ads, retail has always had to adapt to stay relevant. This article further explores digital transformation and data governance in retail.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 9, 2023

Constella Intelligence , a service that indexes information exposed by public database leaks, shows this email address was used to register an account at the clothing retailer romwe.com, using the password “ 123456xx.” DNS records for worldwiredlabs[.]com Incorporation records from the U.K.’s

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The Guardian Data Protection

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

As Black Friday approaches, should we trust the prices of online stores – and even bricks-and-mortar retailers? Today’s consumers are getting comfortable with the idea that prices online can fluctuate, not just at sale time, but several times over the course of a single day. “In

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The scheme targeted and hacked 31 online retail brokerage accounts and forced them to make large purchases of certain stocks from two public microcap companies: Lotus Bio-Technology Development Corp. LBTD”) and Good Gaming, Inc.

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Adapture

AUGUST 30, 2024

From healthcare and finance to manufacturing and retail, AI/ML is being used to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and create new products and services. While demand for AI/ML expertise is high, the number of specialized programs and courses available has not kept pace.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Elsewhere, we assess data breaches at a cancer research facility and the US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. The US retail store Bed Bath & Beyond recently confirmed that it suffered a data breach after an employee was caught out by a phishing scam. Twitter’s verification chaos creates authentication conundrum.

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Reltio

JUNE 25, 2020

Adaptation and creativity are critical, of course, but technology is required to pivot in the new contact-less, or less contact, economy. I read a CNBC interview last Monday with fashion designer and retail executive, Tory Burch. Reltio counts several luxury retailers, fashion labels, and premium cosmetics brands among our customers.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The incident occurred in late November, with the sports retail giant gearing up for Black Friday and the start of the World Cup. It therefore became accepted that the best course of action for ransomware was to prepare for the inevitable. By paying up, you are encouraging – and probably even funding – future attacks.

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CGI

JANUARY 10, 2019

As emerging technologies and innovation come together to revolutionize retail, the physical store of the future is only limited by imagination. In fact, instead of attempting to imitate web giants, physical retailers need to identify customer pain points (such as long wait queues, cumbersome payment methods, inventory shortages, etc.),

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 11, 2023

Retail companies, for example, were forced to speed up their digital presence to avoid being totally disrupted. Retail companies, insurance companies, restaurants, and banks, to name a few, and even public sector organizations serving consumers or citizens were forced to adapt. No-contact curbside pick-ups became a necessity.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The message might include an expensive item that you have apparently purchased, enticing you to follow a link to alert the retailer to the mistake. The messages are Christmas-themes, offering services such as gift deliveries and promoting special offers at retailers. We have seen steady growth both from our U.S. Can you spot a scam?

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

It is widely acknowledged that the retail and hospitality industries experience high staff turnover: frontline roles are often filled by temporary, young or part-time staff, the hours can be long and unsociable and the work can be physically demanding. E-learning courses are environmentally friendly. More results in less time.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It’s worth noting that there’s no reason a legitimate retailer would need that last one — the skeleton key to your identity — to process a purchase.). Shop at reputable and recognizable retailers. If you’re shopping at a retailer that is new to you, research the company’s standing on the Better Business Bureau website.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you’re a luxury retailer, or selling high-ticket items like fridge freezers, your expectations are different to an organisation that sells, say, monthly subscriptions. Of course, these link closely to the lawful bases. The exact moment depends on the organisation. What type of product or service are you trying to sell?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Retail/E-commerce In the retail and e-commerce sectors, cybersecurity regulations focus on protecting customer payment information and personal data. Retailers must implement encryption, secure access controls, and regular security assessments to safeguard customer data and prevent data breaches.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 27, 2024

Hospitals, retail stores, large businesses - all are under a constant threat of some form of attack to exfiltrate data or for some other nefarious purposes. I am, of course, referring to the foundation of all digital security. A new threat has been growing.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

For example, a marketing executive at a retailer hires a company to conduct a survey on shoppers’ browsing habits. The executive (and the retailer generally) is the data controller, and the company conducting the survey is the data processor. But, of course, under the GDPR, you can’t just go ahead and start gathering that information.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 10, 2019

But surprisingly, the most common type of scam this year didn’t involve online retailers like Amazon but physical shops offering in-store bargains. Referring to a specific retailer might spark the idea of a certain item that the victim wants, leading them to click the link.

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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. It’s easy to see how the AI systems being deployed by retailers to identify shoplifters could be redesigned to employ microdirectives.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

This is not a simple task, as it involves all aspects of the device lifecycle, and of course, a layered security model is essential. Yes, and Ellen uses the example of a retail grocery store to effectively demonstrate the point. Of course, regulations take time to develop, as well as achieve passage into the mainstream.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

But in the US, Black Friday refers to the discounts that retailers offer the day after Thanksgiving – and thanks to the rise in online shopping (which will be even more prominent this year with COVID-19), it has become a global custom. But don’t be fooled – any unsolicited instant message containing a link should be viewed cautiously.

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

The education, technology and retail sectors were the other big contributors to Q2’s total with 44, 42, and 41 incidents, respectively. Notably, there was a significant increase in data breaches and cyber attacks in the retail sector compared to Q1 (41 vs 14). Keeping your organisation secure.

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TAB OnRecord

DECEMBER 21, 2017

According to BDO’s analysis from the perspective of retailers, the most effective promotion for holiday season success is applying discounts. Another finding from that analysis shows us that C-level retailers are perceiving price competition as the greatest challenge in the holiday season. The second retailer sells the N?ke

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Besides the traumatic experience for some retail employees and those injured in shop-floor brawls, Black Friday is also a time in which many of us are caught out by scams, with cyber criminals taking advantage of customers desperate for a bargain. Of course, the best way to protect yourself is to identify the scam before clicking anything.

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IT Governance

JUNE 11, 2019

Upon discovery of the breach, the security of our retail platform was immediately restored and appropriate measures were taken to ensure the security of all other online assets,” the statement read. This course is available in locations throughout the UK. It later emailed customers with a statement providing further details.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

The other big contributors were the technology and media sector (35 incidents), the education sector (25), professional services (18) and retail (16). IT Governance offers a range of resources to help you navigate the threat landscape, including cyber security software, training courses, books and toolkits.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The other big contributors were the education sector (39 incidents), technology (33) and retail (25). IT Governance offers a range of resources to help you navigate the threat landscape, including cyber security software, training courses, books and toolkits. Keeping your organisation secure.

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

The other big contributors were the technology and media sector (36 incidents), the education sector (25), professional services (16) and retail (14). IT Governance offers a range of resources to help you navigate the threat landscape, including cyber security software, training courses, books and toolkits.

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IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2021

Additionally, you should be wary of unsolicited emails, texts or adverts – particularly if they offer suspiciously good deals – and check whether the vendor is a member of STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers). Scammers are using fake PlayStation 5 giveaway as a lure. Can you spot a scam?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Of course, data protection requires effective cybersecurity solutions. And it’s being used by organizations from budget-strapped school systems to successful retailers, healthcare providers, investment firms, utility companies and more. For this reason, it’s important that data privacy becomes part of your core values.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

The basic model featured here retails for $20. U2F is an emerging open source authentication standard, and as such only a handful of high-profile sites currently support it, including Dropbox , Facebook , Github (and of course Google’s various services). A YubiKey Security Key made by Yubico. a mobile device).

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2021

Financial institutions and online retailers have been the earlier adopters of passwordless solutions, for obvious reasons. The need for organizations to put up layered defenses isn’t ever going to go away, of course. Ease of integration, 76 percent. Cost, 66 percent. Time to deploy, 50 percent. This shift is underway.

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