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. We shared our findings including YARA rules and malware signatures with our industry peers so they too can detect and stop this activity.” ” Pierluigi Paganini.

Agriculture 345

Agriculture IT Retail Manufacturing 345

Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2021

. “For example, UNC2529 used a unique username, masquerading as an account executive for a small California-based electronics manufacturing company, which Mandiant identified through a simple Internet search.” The identified wide-ranging targets, across geography and industry suggests a financial crime motive.”

Manufacturing 336

Manufacturing Phishing Military Retail 336

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

is an Italian eyewear conglomerate and the world’s largest company in the eyewear industry. The Italian eyewear and eyecare giant Luxottica has reportedly suffered a cyber attack that disrupted its operations in Italy and China. Luxottica Group S.p.A.

Retail 362

Retail Manufacturing Ransomware Security 362

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. It is the largest office furniture manufacturer in the world. Steelcase has 13,000 employees and $3.7 billion in 2020.

Ransomware 320

Ransomware Computer and Electronics Manufacturing Mining 320

Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2024

Black Basta affiliates have targeted over 500 private industry and critical infrastructure entities, including healthcare organizations, in North America, Europe, and Australia.” Most of the victims are in the manufacturing, engineering and construction, and retail sectors. ” reads the CSA. in Germany, and 5.9%

Ransomware 356

Ransomware Blockchain Retail Insurance 356

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2020

The company owns and operates eleven properties and an outdoor lifestyle equipment/apparel retail division with stores in cities throughout Michigan. An industry leader in multiple U.S. Most of the victims belong to the manufacturing industry, followed by IT and media and telecommunications sectors.

Ransomware 306

Ransomware Retail Manufacturing Encryption 306

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This ransomware strain emerged in September 2020, but the threat actors behind already managed to lock quite big companies, such as game developers Crytek, booksellers Barnes & Noble, and most recently a retail giant Cencosud from Chile. Egregor’s favorite sectors are Manufacturing (28.9% of victims) and Retail (14.5%).

Ransomware 353

Ransomware Retail Encryption Manufacturing 353

CGI

MAY 6, 2021

Using blockchain to combat counterfeiting in manufacturing. Whether it’s COVID-19 vaccines, industrial goods, car parts or fair-trade chocolate, today consumers want assurance that the product they’ve purchased is genuine. Product authenticity plays a huge role in assuring consumer confidence for B2B and B2C businesses.

Blockchain 95

Blockchain Manufacturing B2C B2B 95

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

is an Italian eyewear conglomerate and the world’s largest company in the eyewear industry. As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes and retails its eyewear brands, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Apex by Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Eyemed vision care plan, and Glasses.com.

Ransomware 360

Ransomware IT Retail Manufacturing 360

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2020

At least two companies operating in pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors have been affected. According to industry researchers, TA505 is known to have carried out attacks on banks, medical institutions retailers and other businesses in the past. Group-IB has immediately contacted the victims upon discovery.

Healthcare 342

Healthcare Manufacturing Cybersecurity Retail 342

OpenText Information Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries are experiencing a profound technological metamorphosis, driven by rapid digital innovation, changing consumer expectations, and the need for operational efficiency. In 2025, these technologies are no longer novelties but integral components of retail and CPG marketing strategies.

Retail 81

Retail Artificial Intelligence Energy and Utilities Manufacturing 81

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

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 87

Manufacturing Communications Retail Sales 87

Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2023

is an Italian eyewear conglomerate and the world’s largest company in the eyewear industry. As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes and retails its eyewear brands, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Apex by Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Eyemed vision care plan, and Glasses.com.

Data breaches 246

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Sales 246

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

The strategic funding round was led by global manufacturing industry leader Rite-Hite with participation from existing investors Eclipse Ventures and World Innovation Lab. Now, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of environment, health and safety (EHS) in industrial operations. A demo is available upon request.

Artificial Intelligence 100

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing B2B Retail 100

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The rise of online commerce over the last two decades has completely transformed the retail and consumer goods industries—and with smartphone adoption accelerating globally, the share of shopping done via the internet will only continue to expand. of all studied attacks among the top ten industries in 2022, up from 7.3%

Retail 79

Retail Data breaches Security Manufacturing 79

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“These operations have targeted various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Education, Energy & Utilities, Governments, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Technology, and Transportation. ” reads the joint report.

Energy and Utilities 330

Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 330

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2021

Prometei has been observed to be active in systems across a variety of industries, including: Finance, Insurance, Retail, Manufacturing, Utilities, Travel, and Construction.” . “The victimology is quite random and opportunistic rather than highly targeted, which makes it even more dangerous and widespread.

Mining 247

Mining Retail Insurance Manufacturing 247

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 227

Ransomware IT Phishing Financial Services 227

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 243

Retail Manufacturing Passwords Government 243

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

is an Italian eyewear conglomerate and the world’s largest company in the eyewear industry. As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes and retails its eyewear brands, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Apex by Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Eyemed vision care plan, and Glasses.com.

Data breaches 216

Data breaches Insurance Ransomware Retail 216

IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

35 TB of data exfiltrated from Henry Schein, plus ALPHV/BlackCat re-encrypted the newly restored files As we first reported last month , the US healthcare solutions provider Henry Schein announced on 15 October that it had suffered a cyber attack that caused disruption to its manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Data Privacy 100

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Security 100

IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Known records breached Up to 3,806 organisations with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) servers Source (New) Healthcare Unknown Unknown >59 million Akumin Source (New) Healthcare USA Yes 5 TB AMCO Proteins Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes 4 TB Norton Healthcare Source (New) Healthcare USA Yes 2.5 and Robert W.

Data Privacy 97

Data Privacy Energy and Utilities Privacy Manufacturing 97

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. “We

Energy and Utilities 64

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Content services Cloud 64

Rocket Software

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As global supply chain disruptions continue to threaten businesses across industries, enterprises are eager to streamline processes and increase productivity wherever possible. Automotive companies, general manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, among others, are now looking to improve their EDI processes. Retain visibility.

B2B 87

B2B Manufacturing e-Delivery Cloud 87

Rocket Software

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Travel, retail, hospitality. The list of industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is long. One industry that received significant attention at the beginning of the pandemic was manufacturing. With borders closed, the supply chain was limited, which caused significant delays to manufacturing.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Retail Security Risk 52

OpenText Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How AI is Already Helping Multiple Industries AI is helping many industries be more agile, efficient, and responsive to the changing global marketplace, for example: Retail: Manage inventory, forecast demand, optimize pricing, and streamline logistics to ensure the right products are in the right places at the right time.

Artificial Intelligence 59

Artificial Intelligence B2B Healthcare Retail 59

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

Businesses of all sizes and across all industries cannot afford to take their eye off the ball, just at a moment when cyber criminals are starting to look to make up for profits lost over the past 18 months. These threats are fast evolving and unfamiliar, with many companies being caught on the back-foot when dealing with the risk.

Risk 189

Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities Marketing 189

DXC Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Manufacturing, healthcare, retail, utilities, construction and other industries all can benefit by using specialized, end-to-end ERP solutions that include automation capabilities. It’s a good time for the construction industry, including residential builders, to look closely at their options here.

Retail 69

Retail Manufacturing 69

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Through its Breach Coach ® designation, NetDiligence recognizes Harter Secrest & Emery as an industry leader and enhances the firm’s reputation as a trusted resource for clients navigating the complex landscape of data incident response. Greene Led by partner F.

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Financial Services Big data Retail 100

Info Source

AUGUST 31, 2022

The dominant theme in Africa’s print industry is currently logistics and supply. Like the critical shortages we have seen in the chip industry, there simply is not enough stock of printers and much print-related equipment. This is a tight industry across the continent. Chris de Beer.

Marketing 52

Marketing Sales Retail Insurance 52

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

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2019

It’s membership and cross-industry driven.” In an environment where a heating and ventilation subcontractor can pose an existential risk to a billion dollar retail chain – as infamously happened to Target – just knowing where to start assessing third party risk can be a challenge for any organization, Jordan told me. “You

Risk 164

Risk IoT Digital transformation Retail 164

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. As always, you can find the full list of incidents below, with those affecting UK organisations listed in bold.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics Retail 130

DXC Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) already is changing industries across the world, from manufacturing to healthcare to technology to retail. But the changes really are just beginning; AI’s infiltration of every aspect of our economy, culture, and personal lives will only intensify and accelerate.

Artificial Intelligence 56

Artificial Intelligence Retail Manufacturing Digital transformation 56

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Across arguably every industry, business leaders view a great customer experience strategy as a key differentiator. How we arrived at this CX environment Early days of retail Before mass media, it was harder to know what other products were available outside of the ones offered by the local store.

Customer Experience 92

Customer Experience Retail Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence 92

Reltio

MAY 15, 2020

As the crisis unfolds, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers have found themselves in an essential role. Industry leaders have allocated significant resources to meeting upticks in demand, but they aren’t short-sighted in their approach. Turning to value and discounted retailers. Meeting the 'new normal' consumer demands.

Retail 72

Retail Customer Experience Manufacturing Sales 72