Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The malware was used in attacks against multiple industries, including education, real estate, retail, non-profit organizations, telecom companies, and governments. Unit42 researchers uncovered a new backdoor named Agent Raccoon, which is being used in attacks against organizations in the Middle East, Africa, and the U.S.

Retail 359

Retail Education Communications Government 359

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Steelcase is a US-based furniture company that produces office furniture, architectural and technology products for office environments and the education, health care and retail industries. Bleeping Computer, citing a source in the cybersecurity industry, confirmed that Steelcase suffered a Ryuk ransomware attack.

Ransomware 324

Ransomware Computer and Electronics Manufacturing Mining 324

erwin

JUNE 14, 2019

Digital transformation examples can be found almost anywhere, in almost any industry. The following three examples highlight the extent to which digital transformation is reshaping the nature of business and government and how we – as a society – interact with the world. Digital Transformation in Retail. Data can tell you.

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Digital transformation Retail Government Customer Experience 111

Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

A ransomware attack against the Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry disrupted the services of some Swedish government agencies and shops. Impacted customers include Sweden’s largest cinema chain Filmstaden (the attack disrupted its online ticket system) and the discount retail chain Rusta.

Ransomware 346

Ransomware Government Retail Cloud 346

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Experts observed a 400% increase in the number of attacks, compared with October, that hit government organizations. PYSA ransomware operators focus on large or high-value finance, government and healthcare organisations. The industrials sector continued to be the most targeted sector in November. continues the report.

Ransomware 292

Ransomware Encryption Government Retail 292

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” and foreign governments and military, security, and corporate organizations. ” reads the joint report. ” concludes the report.

Energy and Utilities 333

Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 333

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

Automotive Industry Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S.

Data breaches 329

Data breaches Security Ransomware MDM 329

Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2020

issued a flash alert to warn organizations of the new threat actor targeting healthcare, government, financial, and retail industries in the US. issued a flash alert to warn organizations in the United States that the ProLock ransomware decryptor doesn’t work properly. Early this month, the FBI?

Ransomware 359

Ransomware Retail Access Security 359

Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2019

The APT33 group has been around since at least 2013, since mid-2016, the group targeted the aviation industry and energy companies with connections to petrochemical production. Most of the targets were in the Middle East, others were in the U.S., South Korean, and Europe. ” concludes the repor t. . ” concludes the repor t.

Energy and Utilities 255

Energy and Utilities IT Communications Retail 255

erwin

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Much like the hospitality industry , digital transformation in retail has been a huge driver of change. One important fact is getting lost among all of the talk of “the retail apocalypse” and myriad stories about increasingly empty shopping malls: there’s a lot of money to be made in retail.

Digital transformation 69

Digital transformation Retail e-Delivery Customer Experience 69

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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. Retailers recognize the need to build their strategies around AI, integrating it into many aspects of their operations.

Retail 90

Retail Unstructured data Artificial Intelligence Sales 90

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. . The infection took place on December 23, the hackers first compromised the company network then installed the ransomware.

IT 243

IT Ransomware Financial Services Retail 243

IT Governance

APRIL 3, 2019

The UK’s biggest retailers are spending more than ever on cyber security but are continuing to see an alarming rise in cyber attacks and data breaches due to the ever-evolving threat landscape, a report has found. Are retailers investing wisely? What are the biggest threats? Where can you start?

Retail 78

Retail Security Data breaches Government 78

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The new “ Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 ” report describes attacks on various industries and critical infrastructure facilities, as well as campaigns aimed at destabilization of the Internet in certain countries. The telecom industry has become a key target for state-sponsored attackers. The energy sector: Hidden threats.

IT 310

IT Military Cybersecurity Phishing 310

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2019

TA505 hacking group has been active since 2014 focusing on Retail and banking sectors. The TA505 also targeted government agencies in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar using another type of.XLS or.DOC attachments. and which used emails with subjects pertaining to finance or urgent concerns on insurance policies. XLS or VBA.DOC macros.”

e-Delivery 256

e-Delivery Insurance Retail Government 256

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? Retailers have been prepping for this season all year and are ready to provide a safe, secure, and seamless customer shopping experience. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5% trillion and $5.28

Retail 71

Retail Security Data breaches Compliance 71

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.

Retail 57

Retail Data breaches GDPR Compliance 57

erwin

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

By now, you probably recognize this recurring pattern in the discussions about digital transformation: An industry set in its ways slowly moves toward using information technology to create efficiencies, automate processes or help identify new customer or product opportunities. Welcome to the hospitality industry.

Digital transformation 75

Digital transformation Customer Experience Data breaches Retail 75

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 224

Ransomware IT Phishing Financial Services 224

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Compliance, governance. Healthcare companies must follow HIPAA rules; retailers must comply with PCI DSS. There are many compliances with respect to the industry that you work in. There are many questions like these, which could be identified during the penetration test. An annual pen test can streamline compliance.

Security 233

Security Compliance Retail Risk 233

Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2019

Attackers hit organizations in several industries including Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, State/Local Government, Hospitality, Medical, and other Professional business. “In March 2019, Unit 42 began looking into an attack campaign that appeared to be primarily focused on organizations within a Middle Eastern country.”

Retail 246

Retail Manufacturing Passwords Government 246

Collibra

JULY 21, 2023

In our data-driven age, data quality is crucial for any organization — but it’s particularly vital for citizens who rely on government agencies to provide essential services. Government programs of all kinds can benefit from the use of Collibra Data Quality & Observability.

Government 98

Government Retail Compliance Agriculture 98

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 18, 2023

Across industries, the exponential growth of technologies such as hybrid cloud, data and analytics, AI and IoT have reshaped the way businesses operate and heightened customer expectations. Major industries, such as financial services, healthcare, retail and telecom and media, made their initial leap to cloud over a decade ago.

Cloud 69

Cloud Digital transformation Retail IoT 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Digital transformation (DX) is fundamentally impacting all aspects of the economy across every industry, and nowhere is this truer than in retail. Analysis of this year’s results showed that the percentage of retailers increasing IT security spending declined. 2 – Prioritize compliance issues.

Retail 54

Retail Cloud Encryption Digital transformation 54

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

The landscape of cybersecurity laws and regulations today is set to undergo significant changes, impacting businesses, government entities, and individuals alike. Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry. What are Federal Cybersecurity Regulations?

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Compliance Privacy 121

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The AI Act aims to “strengthen Europe’s position as a global hub of excellence in AI from the lab to the market, ensure that AI in Europe respects set values and rules, and harnesses the potential of AI for industrial use.”

Government 72

Government Artificial Intelligence Risk Compliance 72

OpenText Information Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

They are leaders and innovators in their industries, spanning banks, utilities, hospitals, life sciences organizations, transportation companies, retailers and more. A testament to trusted performance, look no further than customer, Linde , the world’s largest industrial gas and engineering company. And we mean massive.

Energy and Utilities 64

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Content services Cloud 64

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). employees).

GDPR 100

GDPR Compliance e-Discovery Metadata 100

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Auditing and reporting : Providing a comprehensive trail of key usage to ensure compliance with industry standards. Regulatory Compliance and Audit Readiness From finance and healthcare, to retail and beyond, organisations in every industry must comply with strict international regulations such as GDPR , HIPAA , and PCI DSS.

Compliance 79

Compliance Cloud Encryption Data breaches 79

Data Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

This decision of first impression offers an important precedent in the automotive industry and beyond. The decision gives effect to the CDA as drafted and will make it significantly harder for the government to hold manufacturers and online retailers liable for content, including software, created and sold by third parties.

Manufacturing 88

Manufacturing Communications Retail Sales 88

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There are dozens of private companies that specialize in providing consumer credit reports and scores to specific industries, including real estate brokers, landlords, insurers, debt buyers, employers, banks, casinos and retail stores. citizens. My guess is the vast majority of Americans have never heard of most of these companies.

Access 250

Access Security Military Retail 250

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 7, 2019

It’s mission has been to seek out and assist government cyber specialists in a position to enter the private sector and build commercial cyber and data science companies. Data protection and cybersecurity is at the top of the priority list for most of the worlds businesses, governments and organizations.

Cybersecurity 178

Cybersecurity Data science Government Retail 178

IT Governance

JULY 1, 2021

And don’t forget to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest industry news and advice – including our Q2 review of data breaches and cyber attacks, based on these lists, which will be published in early July. If you find yourself facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. Cyber attacks. Ransomware.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics Retail 130

IT Governance

JANUARY 28, 2019

Gambling addiction remains a contentious issue for the betting industry, especially in light of ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of self-exclusion schemes such as GamStop and the political row about restricting the maximum stakes on FOBTs (fixed-odds betting terminals). Licences at risk.

Government 70

Government Risk Compliance Security 70

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). The post Safely adopting technology in the hospitality industry appeared first on IT Governance Blog. The following are the key areas that need to be considered as more technologies are adopted: GDPR(General Data Protection Regulation). Penetration testing.

Customer Experience 63

Customer Experience Information Security IoT Data collection 63

erwin

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Without automation and the development of a governed data pipeline, you’ll never have enough data scientists in the front office to put the data to work. The benefits of fast time to insights is clear, regardless of the industry you’re in. What processes should governance use? Where is the data?

Artificial Intelligence 145

Artificial Intelligence Analytics Digital transformation Government 145