Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The APT32 group has been active since at least 2012, it has targeted organizations across multiple industries and foreign governments, dissidents, and journalists. Now the Facebook security team has revealed the real identity of APT32 , linking the group to an IT company in Vietnam named CyberOne Group. . ” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo’s cooperation with the government ultimately led to 20 arrests, with a dozen of those defendants lured into the open by O’Neill and other Secret Service agents posing as Ngo. But based on the records they did have, the government estimated that Ngo’s service enabled approximately $1.1

Retail 352

Retail Government Access Insurance 352

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.

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Retail Unstructured data Artificial Intelligence Sales 90

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The government also indicted and sanctioned a top Russian cybercriminal known as Taleon , whose cryptocurrency exchange Cryptex has evolved into one of Russia’s most active money laundering networks. Joker’s sold cards stolen in a steady drip of breaches at U.S. This batch of some five million cards put up for sale Sept.

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Ransomware Retail Government Sales 260

erwin

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

When you think of real-time, data-driven experiences and modern applications to accomplish tasks faster and easier, your local town or city government probably doesn’t come to mind. But municipal government is starting to embrace digital transformation and therefore data governance.

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Digital transformation Government Retail Data collection 106

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2020

banks took years to replace their customer card stocks with chip-enabled cards, and countless retailers dragged their feet in updating their payment terminals to accept chip-based cards. . One notable exception is the United States, which is still lurching toward this goal. Several factors may be at play here.

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Sales Retail Military Paper 351

Krebs on Security

JUNE 27, 2019

based PCM [ NASDAQ:PCMI ] is a provider of technology products, services and solutions to businesses as well as state and federal governments. -based cloud solution provider, allowed hackers to access email and file sharing systems for some of the company’s clients, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. El Segundo, Calif. earlier this year.

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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.

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Retail Cybersecurity Financial Services Encryption 83

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

was originally launched in 2010 with the goal of helping e-commerce sites validate the identities of customers who might be eligible for discounts at various retail establishments, such as veterans, teachers, students, nurses and first responders. The IRS says it will require ID.me for all logins later this summer. McLean, Va.-based

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2021

In at least one case , retail store employees were complicit in the account takeovers. Special Operations Command (PDF), demanding that the government turn over information collected about him and seeking restitution for his alleged kidnapping at the hands of the CIA. A sales thread tied to the allegedly stolen T-Mobile customer data.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Croatia government agencies have been targeted by unknown hackers with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. A mysterious group of hackers carried out a series of cyber attacks against Croatian government agencies, infecting employees with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. ” reads one of the alerts.

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Government Computer and Electronics Archiving Phishing 110

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2024

Skanlog, a critical distributor for Systembolaget, the Swedish government-owned retail chain suffered a ransomware attack. It operates stores across Sweden and is responsible for the retail sale of wine, spirits, and strong beer. “It Systembolaget has a monopoly on the sale of alcoholic beverages containing more than 3.5%

Ransomware 141

Ransomware Retail Sales Government 141

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

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

government online. Many readers were aghast that the IRS would ask people to hand over their biometric and personal data to a private company that begin in 2010 as a way to help veterans, teachers and other public servants qualify for retail discounts. The IRS first announced its partnership with ID.me What happens if ID.me

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Access Authentication Insurance Personal data 234

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

government did not name the victim organization, but there is every indication that the money was stolen from the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX , which had just filed for bankruptcy on that same day. 11, 2022 after they SIM-swapped an AT&T customer by impersonating them at a retail store using a fake ID. 11-12, 2022.

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Blockchain Ransomware Retail Analytics 276

erwin

JUNE 14, 2019

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. The inherently competitive nature of retail has made the sector a leader in adopting data-driven strategy.

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Digital transformation Retail Government Customer Experience 111

Collibra

OCTOBER 4, 2022

If you’re a Collibra customer, chances are you’re already made significant progress in establishing an expansive data access governance program even if that wasn’t your original intent. The three components of a scalable data access governance foundation. Data classification for data access governance.

Government 93

Government Access Sales Risk 93

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

IT Governance discovered 266 security incidents between July and September 2021, which accounted for 185,721,284 breaches records. If you find yourself facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. Notably, there has been a decline in data breaches and cyber attacks in the retail sector compared to Q2 (18 vs 41).

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Data breaches Retail Government Ransomware 127

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity observed a significant increase in fraudulent activities and scams, coinciding with a surge in retail and online transactions. It is strongly advised to refrain from sharing personal and payment information on questionable sites or with individuals posing as bank or government employees.

Retail 140

Retail Government Cloud Risk 140

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.

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Government Retail Compliance Agriculture 98

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Compliance, governance. Healthcare companies must follow HIPAA rules; retailers must comply with PCI DSS. Yes, and that is what Sony exactly lost when they were hacked and the personal info of every one of its customers leaked in 2011. This came to the news because Sony is one of the biggest names on the planet. Are they updated?

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Data Matters

APRIL 6, 2022

1 Consistent with its recent rulemaking activity, in its accompanying release, the SEC highlighted private funds; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing; retail; cyber; and digital assets as key examination priorities. Private Fund, ESG Investing, Retail Investors, Cybersecurity, Fintech, and Digital Assets.

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Retail Compliance Sales Risk 88

IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s consumers want to know that retailers and brands are aligned with their values. So, while retailers can—and must—use technology as their differentiator, to win the lion’s share of consumer hearts, retail leaders must deliver on promises and purpose. Simple: communicate! ​ 2.

Retail 59

Retail Blockchain Customer Experience Sales 59

Collibra

APRIL 1, 2021

Data governance is the essential foundation for organizations looking to create business value from data. Setting up effective data governance, however, can be quite challenging. What is an operating model in data governance? The operating model is the basis for any data governance program. Operating model example.

Government 89

Government Digital transformation Communications Retail 89

Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2019

The list targeted entities includes : A conglomerate headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with businesses in the engineering and construction, utilities, technology, retail, aviation, and finance sectors Two Saudi healthcare organizations A Saudi company in the metals industry An Indian mass media company A delegation from a diplomatic institution.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Media Markt is a German multinational chain of stores selling consumer electronics with over 1000 stores in Europe. “The cash registers can only scan and accept physical products from the stores.

Ransomware 140

Ransomware Computer and Electronics Retail Sales 140

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. . Synoptek, A California-based IT service provider decided to pay the ransom to decrypt its files after being infected with the Sodinokibi ransomware.

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IT Ransomware Financial Services Retail 97

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. ” concludes the update.

Ransomware 142

Ransomware Government Retail Cloud 142

Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

Most of the attacks have been reported in July, the organizations hit by the ransomware gang operate in professional services, construction, manufacturing, retail, and food industries. Ransomware operators also stole data from the victims and leaked it online when they refused to pay the ransom. in Australia since 2020. .

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Ransomware Retail Security Manufacturing 129

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For industries providing essential services to clients such as insurance, banking and retail, the law requires the use of a fundamental rights impact assessment that details how the use of AI will affect the rights of customers. Similar to GDPR for privacy, the EU AI Act has potential to set the tone for upcoming AI regulations worldwide.

Government 72

Government Artificial Intelligence Risk Compliance 72

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2020

The images include scans of government-issued IDs, retail club membership and loyalty cards, NRA membership cards, gift cards, credit cards with all details exposed (including CVV), medical insurance cards, medical marijuana ID cards, and more. ” reads the post published by vpnMentor. ” continues the report.

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Retail Encryption Insurance Passwords 138

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. The intruders got in by tricking UScellular retail store employees into downloading malicious software on store computers.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

According to the experts, the threat actors are merely trying to monetize their efforts selling information that have no intelligence value for the Iranian Government. Iran-linked APT group Pioneer Kitten is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Access Financial Services Retail Insurance 136

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.

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Retail Education Communications Government 145

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

We have 5,000+ customers worldwide, including 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies and major organizations in the Finance, Government, Retail, and Industrial segments. Helsinki, Finland, Sept. 22, 2023 – A leading global financial institution has selected PrivX as its privileged access management (PAM) solution.

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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. .

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

This summer alone, in the wake of the Reddit hack, British mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse , ticketing giant Ticketmaster, telecom company T-Mobile and British Airways disclosed huge data compromises of similar scale and methodology. And just last week, online retailer Newegg was hit by the same gang that nicked British Airways.

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Access Authentication Retail Cloud 159