Schneier on Security

JANUARY 3, 2024

A helpful summary of which US retail stores are using facial recognition, thinking about using it, or currently not planning on using it. This, of course, can all change without notice.) Three years ago, I wrote that campaigns to ban facial recognition are too narrow.

Retail 126

Retail IT Privacy 126

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

Access 313

Access Passwords Sales Retail 313

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Evidence continues to mount that blockchain technology holds the potential to democratize commerce on a global scale, while at the same time vastly improving privacy and security in the digital age. Corporate-backed blockchains will never go that far, of course. Regulators across the U.S., I’ll keep these conversations going.

Blockchain 159

Blockchain Security Authentication Encryption 159

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2021

That’s the upshot of a new report, The State of Passwordless Security 2021 , put out by HYPR , a New York City-based supplier of advanced authentication systems. HYPR polled 427 IT professionals and found a high level of awareness about passwordless authenticators — and not just for enhanced security. Benefits beyond security.

Authentication 147

Authentication Digital transformation Passwords IT 147

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Welcome to our third 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 article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

Data breaches 129

Data breaches Retail Government Ransomware 129

CGI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The race for corporate banks to catch up with their retail peers. Corporate and transaction banks (CTBs) face the challenge of delivering services equivalent to those offered by their retail bank peers. Corporates, particularly large corporates, have not experienced the benefits of this evolution in retail banking.

Retail 68

Retail Marketing Consumer Services Access 68

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Cybersecurity vendors, of course, have been responding. And innovation is percolating among newer entrants, like PerimeterX, Shape Security and Signal Sciences. This week a new entrant in this field, Cequence Security , formally launched what it describes as a “game-changing” application security platform.

Security 140

Security Digital transformation B2C Cloud 140

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? It was created to encourage and enhance cardholder data security, and facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures globally.

Retail 57

Retail Data breaches GDPR Compliance 57

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

It’s time to rethink your security stack and priorities. Security and privacy are more than just adding on to what you have historically done: It’s a constant re-evaluation of your approach, where nothing is sacred except for the data you are entrusted to protect. Of course, data protection requires effective cybersecurity solutions.

Encryption 214

Encryption Cloud Privacy GDPR 214

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Until recently, I was fairly active on Twitter , regularly tweeting to more than 350,000 followers about important security news and stories here. Facing a backlash from lawmakers and the public, the IRS soon reverses course , saying video selfies will be optional and that any biometric data collected will be destroyed after verification.

Passwords 297

Passwords Ransomware Computer and Electronics Access 297

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s hard to see a short-term change that would slow attempts by attackers,” Patrick Sullivan, Akamai’s senior director of security strategy, told me. New life for botnets Of course botnets continue to be the engine that drives all manner of online criminal activity. But that’s not likely to happen right away. Talk more soon.

Big data 164

Big data Passwords Digital transformation Data breaches 164

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies. Networks and network security comes in a wide range of complexity to fit the wide range of needs. For a more general overview consider reading: What is Network Security?

Security 110

Security Cloud Access Encryption 110

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Amid the mad dash for bargains and inevitable stories of shop-floor brawls, Black Friday brings with it a spike in cyber security threats, as cyber criminals take advantage of people desperate for bargains. As a rule, it’s never advisable to buy things online using public Wi-Fi, because you can’t be sure that the connection is secure.

Phishing 137

Phishing Sales Retail Passwords 137

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.

Privacy 71

Privacy Retail Customer Experience B2C 71

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.

GDPR 104

GDPR Retail Data collection Personal data 104

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Browse online using secure networks. Do your research.

Retail 97

Retail e-Delivery Passwords Phishing 97

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. That technique was hugely successful, but a shift in the cyber security landscape has resulted in fraudsters leveraging their position in what has come to be known as ‘double extortion’.

Ransomware 122

Ransomware Personal data Retail Risk 122

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

You’d therefore expect that the sector fares better at data security than your average organisation. The public data set on the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) website shows that data security isn’t necessarily better for financial organisations. What do the statistics say? million (about £4.70

Risk 97

Risk Data breaches Authentication Financial Services 97

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This month, we look at an unintended cyber security problem arising from Twitter’s plan to charge people for verification status. Elsewhere, we assess data breaches at a cancer research facility and the US retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. Twitter’s verification chaos creates authentication conundrum.

Phishing 118

Phishing Retail Data breaches Insurance 118

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Current attack trends add urgency, and catching up on doing basic security best practices isn’t enough. Ransomware attacks against local government entities at some point will run its course. Eventually, governments will address the risk by beefing up security and purchasing cyber insurance, which go hand in glove.

Ransomware 153

Ransomware Government Security Retail 153

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

These laws aim to establish standards for securing data, ensuring privacy, and mitigating risks associated with digital information. By enforcing these regulations, governments seek to enhance the overall security posture of businesses and institutions, reduce the likelihood of cyber incidents, and promote trust in the digital ecosystem.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Compliance Privacy 121

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 115

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2018

I now see cyber security – and more specifically, data security – positioned at the edge of a similar tipping point. With this only set to continue, there is every chance we may soon see organisations using data security to seize a competitive advantage. GDPR: to help or hinder? A personal interest.

GDPR 76

GDPR Security Marketing Data breaches 76

IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Welcome to our third quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 115

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

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

What’s driving the security of IoT? The Urgency for Security in a Connected World. Imagine a world where the retail value of your car actually grows over time – that’s now becoming a reality. It’s also enabling manufacturers to respond faster to security vulnerabilities, market demand, and even natural disasters.

IoT 78

IoT Security Manufacturing Encryption 78

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. Environmentally friendly.

Retail 56

Retail Education Compliance GDPR 56

IT Governance

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The organisation has disclosed few other facts in order to maintain “ the confidentiality of the investigation ”, but security researchers suspect that the attack was a form of BEC in which a third-party breach leads to the attack. In a press release , Nikkei confirmed that the fraudster emailed the employee posing as an executive.

Phishing 86

Phishing Retail IT Security 86

IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 105

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

Welcome to our review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly lists of data breaches and cyber attacks. IT Governance discovered 1,063 security incidents in 2022, which accounted for 480,014,323 breached records. decrease in security incidents compared to 2021 (1,243).

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Ransomware Government Passwords 126

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.

Phishing 97

Phishing Sales Retail Government 97

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This month, we look a recent report on the cyber security risks associated with our phones, and delve into a pair of organisations that were targeted by fraudsters. Cyber security experts warned this week of a surge in smishing attacks – i.e. phishing attacks designed to be read on people’s phones. Can you spot a scam? Get started.

Phishing 105

Phishing Retail Access Encryption 105

IT Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Not just because regulations and standards such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) demand it, not just because of the impact a breach has on daily operations, but because there is now statistical proof that customers will abandon brands that suffer a breach.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches GDPR Risk Security 98

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

On August 16, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) charged 18 individuals and entities in relation to their involvement in a fraudulent hacking scheme. The SEC’s complaint claimed violation of the antifraud and beneficial ownership reporting provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Retail 58

Retail Communications Security Cybersecurity 58

IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2021

We provide more details of both scams in this blog, along with a new – albeit familiar – con involving a fake security notice from your bank. This 45-minute course uses examples like the ones above to explain how phishing works, what to look out for and the steps you should take to avoid falling victim. Can you spot a scam?

Phishing 104

Phishing Retail Government IT 104

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Amid the mad dash for bargains and inevitable stories of shop-floor brawls, Black Friday brings with it a spike in cyber security threats – and it’s easy to see why. As a rule, it’s never advisable to buy things online using public Wi-Fi, because you can’t be sure that the connection is secure. Instant messaging scams. Get started.

Phishing 119

Phishing Sales Passwords Retail 119

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 16, 2019

This week marks the return of Amazon Prime Day – Amazon’s seasonal retail event which has fast become a masterclass in driving demand and growth through great customer experience. Yet, businesses must keep up with these demands without losing sight of security and stability. Payments that protect companies and customers alike.

Digital transformation 74

Digital transformation Customer Experience Encryption Authentication 74