Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

.” PIONEER KITTEN hackers to date have focused their attacks against entities in North American and Israeli, while targeted sectors include technology, government, defense, healthcare, aviation, media, academic, engineering, consulting and professional services, chemical, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, and retail. .

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Access Financial Services Retail Insurance 316

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

“Documents seen by Reuters on Thursday showed Japan’s Financial Services Agency would conduct emergency checks on cryptocurrency exchange operators’ management of customer assets, following the theft. The Tech Bureau took offline the exchange and sold to Fisco Ltd the majority ownership for a 5 billion yen ($44.59

Financial Services 273

Financial Services Retail Security IT 273

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

“Frappo” acts as a Phishing-as-a-Service and enables cybercriminals the ability to host and generate high-quality phishing pages which impersonate major online banking, e-commerce, popular retailers, and online-services to steal customer data. Detailed analysis of the Phishing-As-A-Service Frappo is available here: [link].

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Phishing Retail Financial Services Data breaches 253

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

Synoptek has more than 1,100 customers across multiple industries, including local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software. . ” T he IT service provider confirmed the attack but did not comment on whether it paid the ransom asked by the crooks.

IT 243

IT Ransomware Financial Services Retail 243

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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.

Retail 83

Retail Cybersecurity Financial Services Encryption 83

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Financial and retail sectors are the most targeted by hackers using this attack technique simply because it is easy for attackers to monetize their efforts by compromising customers’ accounts. In another attack, a large financial services institution received over 350,000 login attempts in just one afternoon.

Passwords 270

Passwords Data breaches Financial Services Retail 270

ARMA International

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The scope of a records and information management (RIM) program in financial services can seem overwhelming. Compared to other industries, the complexities of managing records and information in financial services are arguably some of the toughest to solve, primarily because of the intense regulatory scrutiny.

Financial Services 60

Financial Services Communications Compliance Risk 60

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

Financial services continue to lead in cybersecurity preparedness, but chinks appear in the armor. It highlights the leadership of financial services in cybersecurity relative to other industries, but it also uncovers some surprising chinks in their cybersecurity armor. Thu, 09/01/2022 - 05:15.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Cybersecurity Cloud Computer and Electronics 62

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2019

-based Synoptek is a managed service provider that maintains a variety of cloud-based services for more than 1,100 customers across a broad spectrum of industries , including state and local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software.

Ransomware 225

Ransomware IT Phishing Financial Services 225

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 10, 2022

The financial services ecosystem has evolved tremendously over the past few years driven by a surge in the adoption of digital payments. The biggest challenge for both retailers and financial organizations was the rapidness of that change. Transact with trusted and reputable retailers. Tue, 01/11/2022 - 06:35.

Retail 127

Retail Security Financial Services Authentication 127

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Identity and Access Management (IAM) The 2024 Thales Data Threat Report (DTR) Financial Services Edition revealed that only 59% of financial services organizations cite achieving security consistency across workforce and non-workforce identities. The same can become a reality for private businesses.

Financial Services 71

Financial Services Encryption Digital transformation Compliance 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As I was starting to write this blog, yet another retail program data breach occurred, for Marriott’s Starwood loyalty program. What I’d originally planned to write about was a topic that directly applies – why retailers of all stripes are not investing in data security. But none of these reasons rose to the top in retail.

Retail 66

Retail Data breaches Encryption Mining 66

OpenText Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

consumer duty for the financial services industry appeared first on OpenText Blogs. This often happens to consumers when, for example, reviewing details about a new car lease or opening a new investment account. To start, the length of a car lease … The post Customer first: New U.K.

Financial Services 59

Financial Services Customer Experience Retail Cloud 59

DXC Technology

AUGUST 20, 2019

The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) serves as the benchmark reference rate for a wide range of wholesale and retail financial products, and for decades it has served as one of the most important benchmarks in the financial industry.

Financial Services 11

Financial Services Retail IT Marketing 11

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2020

Zoosk doesn’t want to block their customers from trying to find a mate; neither does a financial services firm or a retailer want to unnecessarily block a transaction and create customer dissatisfaction. “So

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Digital transformation Financial Services Marketing Retail 266

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

On January 18, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued Circular Letter 2019-1 (the Circular Letter), addressing insurers’ use of external consumer data and information sources in underwriting for life insurance.

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Insurance Financial Services Compliance Retail 67

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 26, 2021

The Verizon DBIR 2020 report indicates that financially motivated attacks against retailers have moved away from Point of Sale (POS) devices and controllers, towards web applications. Figure 1: Web application breaches in the Retail industry. Fraud and scams move to the web. Source: Verizon DBIR 2020.

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Security Retail Authentication Big data 144

Info Source

OCTOBER 12, 2018

For example, ChatBot technology is becoming particularly popular in banking for customer service, by cutting down handling times and accelerating payments processing, enabling better customer interaction by eliminating errors and increasing efficiency.

Financial Services 40

Financial Services Customer Experience Retail Insurance 40

OpenText Information Management

JANUARY 31, 2018

While the use of AI has predominantly been applied in heavy industries and financial services, it is now increasingly applied across a gamut of customer-facing industries, including retail and healthcare.

Artificial Intelligence 78

Artificial Intelligence Customer Experience Financial Services Retail 78

OpenText Information Management

APRIL 13, 2023

Delivering excellent digital customer experiences has become a defining factor for financial services organizations today. The Financial Brand suggests that banks with customer-centric cultures are 60% more profitable than others. Why is that?

Financial Services 59

Financial Services Customer Experience Insurance Retail 59

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

SOAR, if you haven’t heard, is a hot new technology stack that takes well-understood data mining and business intelligence analytics methodologies — techniques that are deeply utilized in financial services, retailing and other business verticals – and applies them to cybersecurity.

Digital transformation 193

Digital transformation Marketing Analytics Risk 193

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Turn the corner into 2019 and we find Citigroup, CapitalOne, Wells Fargo and HSBC Life Insurance among a host of firms hitting the crisis button after their customers’ records turned up on a database of some 24 million financial and banking documents found parked on an Internet-accessible server — without so much as password protection.

Risk 147

Risk Financial Services Insurance Data breaches 147

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Individuals risk identity theft, financial loss, and privacy violations. Businesses, particularly those in financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors, suffer from operational disruptions and financial penalties.

Security 62

Security Encryption Data breaches Cybersecurity 62

IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 105,387 Carter’s | Oshkosh Israel Source (New) Retail Israel Yes >100,000 SodaStream Source (New) Manufacturing Israel Yes >100,000 Amsellem & Weitz Source (New) Legal Israel Yes 100 GB Stanley Steemer International, Inc. Source (New) Retail USA Yes 2,469 Three GreatStar Industrial Co.

Data Privacy 97

Data Privacy Energy and Utilities Privacy Manufacturing 97

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harter Secrest & Emery’s privacy and data security clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to closely-held businesses in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, data analytics/big data, retail, education, manufacturers, defense contractors, and employers of all sizes.

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Data breaches Financial Services Big data Retail 100

erwin

APRIL 11, 2019

Some industries, such as healthcare and financial services, have been subject to stringent data regulations for years: GDPR now joins the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).

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GDPR Compliance e-Discovery Metadata 100

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 22, 2018

His alleged re-use of the same mobile device for multiple SIM hijacks ultimately gave him away: “On 7/18/18, investigators received information from an AT&T investigator regarding unauthorized SIM swaps conducted through an AT&T authorized retailer.

Blockchain 166

Blockchain Retail Financial Services Access 166

ChiefTech

JANUARY 30, 2013

Self-service checkouts in supermarkets and other retails shop fronts are fascinating on so many levels - from their design to the ethical dilemma of replacing people with machines. At Coles, 40% of their transactions are through self-service checkouts and in the UK, 63% of a survey of 5,000 shoppers said they like using self-service.

Retail 74

Retail IT Financial Services Insurance 74

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.

Security 145

Security Digital transformation Financial Services Access 145

Reltio

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Our innovative customers span different industries like life sciences, financial services and insurance, healthcare, CPG, apparel, retail, travel and hospitality and high tech. I had an experience with a retailer that had two disconnected profiles for me. Jan 8, 2020. But, they all have one thing in common.

Customer Experience 72

Customer Experience MDM Retail Data science 72

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.

Retail 97

Retail e-Delivery Passwords Phishing 97

The Last Watchdog

JULY 7, 2021

When you have a victim that came from a phishing attack on the financial services industry for example, and then later you obtain that victim’s gaming details, if there is a match on email addresses, username, address, etc. Data enrichment is a thing that happens in the criminal economy. LW: Anything else?

Passwords 257

Passwords Authentication Marketing Access 257

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Here’s a brief overview of industry-specific cybersecurity regulations: Financial Services Financial services firms are subject to stringent cybersecurity regulations to protect sensitive financial data. These regulations often include requirements for data encryption, access controls, and incident reporting.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Compliance Privacy 120

Reltio

APRIL 1, 2020

The issue is particularly prevalent in industries like retail and financial services, which can contend with massive spikes in usage based on seasonality and marketing initiatives. Luxury Retailer Addresses Online Traffic Spikes in the Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic. Conclusion.

Retail 88

Retail MDM Cloud Customer Experience 88

OpenText Information Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

According to a new report on the global banking industry from Finextra, 45% of retail banks say they can onboard a new customer in under 40 minutes. Yet, only a quarter of respondents felt they could pull front and back end systems together to deliver optimum customer service.

Retail 69

Retail Customer Experience Financial Services Artificial Intelligence 69

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 22, 2024

It follows security standards and guidelines, such as IBM Cloud for Financial Services® , SOC Type 2, that ensures the highest levels of security and compliance requirements. IBM Cloud provides you with well-architected patterns that are secure by default for regulated industries like financial services.

Cloud 61

Cloud Financial Services Compliance Systems administration 61

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The new platform has been operating for some months in the production environments at 10 enterprises, including a Fortune 100 multinational financial services firm and a Fortune 500 cosmetics retailer. One measure of the efficacy of Cequence’s approach is the success of a trial version deployed with a handful of large customers.

Security 140

Security Digital transformation B2C Cloud 140