Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Also: Insights From Israel; Costco's Web Tracker Problem In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discuss how Israeli tech companies are supporting the war effort, how the volume of ransomware attacks reached a record high in September and why retailer Costco faces privacy claims for its use of website tracking tools for online pharmacy customers. (..)

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Ransomware Retail Privacy IT 287

Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2022

“After reviewing thousands of posts, the OAG compiled login credentials for customer accounts at 17 well-known companies, which included online retailers, restaurant chains, and food delivery services. We must do everything we can to protect consumers’ personal information and their privacy.” Every company did so.”

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Retail Passwords Data breaches Phishing 352

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

The securWizCase experts found a major breach that affected the popular online retailer Cosmolog Kozmetik. l, has found a major breach in popular online retailer Cosmolog Kozmetik’s database. Cosmolog is even listed as a co-responsible on Unishop’s privacy page. WizCase’s security team, led by Ata Hakç?l, What’s Happening?

Data breaches 275

Data breaches Retail Privacy Risk 275

AIIM

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Let’s explore how these concepts relate to two specific industries – healthcare and retail. The Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), may impose a penalty on a covered entity for a failure to comply with a requirement of the Privacy Rule. The stakes for non-compliance are significant.

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Retail Compliance Information Security Security 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2019

Public data includes names, dates, pictures and messages sent, Hang Do Thi Duc was able to track a profile for some of them, such as two users identified with the monikers ‘The Cannabis Retailer’ and the ‘The cord dealer.’ To update your privacy settings on the web first log in to venmo.com.

Retail 275

Retail Privacy Access Security 275

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Other campaigns observed by the experts invited recipients to claim gift cards from popular retailers like Home Depot. In this case, the spam messages include links to fake online survey pages that have nothing to do with the retailer’s gift card.

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Retail Sales Phishing Passwords 363

Data Protection Report

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has issued guidance to private sector organisations who are considering using facial recognition technology (FRT) for identification purposes in commercial or retail settings. Read the full article, Facial recognition and privacy: Updated OAIC guidance.

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Privacy Retail 40

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Experts from vpnMentor have uncovered a leaking, active database containing over 123 million records belonging to the sporting goods retailer Decathlon Spain (and possibly Decathlon UK as well). SecurityAffairs – data leak, privacy). The unsecure archive is greater than 9GB in size and was published on an ElasticSearch server.

Archiving 333

Archiving Passwords Retail Education 333

WIRED Threat Level

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For years, the retail giant has handled your information less carefully than it handles your packages. Sabotaged accounts. Backdoor schemes.

Retail 273

Retail IT Privacy Security 273

Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

The company produces video doorbells under the brand names EKEN and Tuck, its products are by major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Shein, Sears and Temu. Researchers from Consumer Reports (CR) discovered severe vulnerabilities in doorbell cameras manufactured by the Chinese company Eken Group Ltd.

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Manufacturing Retail Sales Communications 355

Data Breach Today

JANUARY 10, 2020

Retailer's Missteps Led to 'Careless Loss of Data,' Privacy Watchdog Says British regulators have fined Dixons Carphone $653,000 for a breach that exposed millions of payment card details and personal data due to point-of-sale malware.

Retail 162

Retail Data Privacy Personal data Sales 162

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Tech advances are accelerating the use of facial recognition as a reliable and ubiquitous mass surveillance tool, privacy advocates warn. Assuming privacy concerns get addressed, much wider consumer uses are envisioned in areas such as marketing, retailing and health services. Related: Drivers behind facial recognition boom.

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Privacy Authentication Marketing Retail 153

Data Breach Today

AUGUST 6, 2018

As Amazon expands its activities in healthcare, include a high-profile venture into the pharmacy business, the online retail giant will face a wide variety of important privacy issues, attorneys Jeffrey Short and Todd Nova explain.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 10, 2018

Attacker Breached WordPress Installation Outdated by 6 Years Mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse has been hit with one of the largest fines ever imposed by Britain's data privacy watchdog after an attacker breached its outdated WordPress installation, exposing 3 million customers' and 1,000 employees' personal details.

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Retail Data Privacy Privacy IT 162

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

We’re just a month and change into the new year, and already there have been two notable developments underscoring the fact that some big privacy and civil liberties questions need to be addressed before continuing the wide-scale deployment of advanced facial recognition systems. It’s a healthy thing that a captain of industry can see this.

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Privacy Retail Authentication Artificial Intelligence 157

Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This is an extraordinary and unprecedented time for the retail industry. Hunton Andrews Kurth’s 2020 Retail Industry Year in Review provides an in-depth analysis of the issues and challenges that retailers faced in the past year, and a look ahead at what they can expect in 2021. Read the full publication.

Retail 71

Retail Privacy Cybersecurity Information Security 71

Krebs on Security

APRIL 5, 2021

“Call or write to this store and ask to protect your privacy!!!!” ” The message above was sent to a customer of RaceTrac Petroleum , an Atlanta company that operates more than 650 retail gasoline convenience stores in 12 southeastern states.

Ransomware 346

Ransomware Personal data Retail Privacy 346

Security Affairs

JULY 21, 2021

The data breach of such a resource having close ties to the victim’s lifestyle may disclose the vital information affecting user’s privacy globally. The information has been originally published at RaidForums which are known for the illegal selling of any data loss from Internet portals and insecure online services. .

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Data breaches Sales Retail Phishing 279

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2023

The Irish DPC fined WhatsApp €5.5M

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Security Data breaches Retail Ransomware 246

Dark Reading

JANUARY 3, 2022

Pathr.ai’s Spatial Intelligence technology is used to improve business outcomes in a variety of retail use cases.

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Retail Privacy 74

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

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Artificial Intelligence Security Data breaches Ransomware 306

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

WIRED Threat Level

JUNE 22, 2021

The retail empire is obsessed with your data. But is the convenience worth your personal information?

Retail 202

Retail IT Privacy Security 202

Reltio

JUNE 22, 2020

3 Things Data Innovators at Retail & Luxury Brands Have in Common. Retail and luxury brand leaders may use different terms to describe customers, including “clients” or “guests.” According to Accenture , 71% of retail executives believe digital demographics are expanding the number of ways they deliver products and services.

Retail 78

Retail MDM Customer Experience Analytics 78

Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 27, 2023

On January 25, 2023, Hunton Andrews Kurth’s retail industry team released its annual Retail Industry in Review publication, which provides an overview of key issues and trends that impacted the retail sector in the past year, as well as a preview of relevant legal issues retailers can expect to arise in 2023.

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Retail Insurance Cybersecurity Privacy 61

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

A cyberattack crippled the IT infrastructure of the City of Saint John Hundreds of female sports stars and celebrities have their naked photos and videos leaked online Romanians arrested for running underground malware services Threat actor shared a list of 49,577 IPs vulnerable Fortinet VPNs Computer Security and Data Privacy, the perfect alliance (..)

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Security Data breaches Ransomware Retail 263

HID Global

APRIL 25, 2022

Addressing Privacy, Compliance and Customer Experience in Retail. Mon, 04/25/2022 - 12:55.

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Customer Experience Retail Compliance Privacy 52

IT Governance

MARCH 26, 2019

It’s relevant for everyone, including retail and hospitality. Retail and hospitality organisations will likely need to conduct several to cover all their processes, both new and existing. Common activities for retail and hospitality requiring DPIAs. The ICO also has excellent guidance on exactly when to carry out a DPIA.

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Retail Risk GDPR Government 72

WIRED Threat Level

MAY 16, 2020

The next time you sign up for a coupon code or retail promotion, use these apps to avoid spam text and email messages.

Retail 192

Retail Privacy Security 192

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

“The alliance gave Google an unprecedented asset for measuring retail spending, part of the search giant’s strategy to fortify its primary business against onslaughts from Amazon.com Inc. The tool aims at tracking the conversion rate of online advertisements into real-world retail sales. . “Alphabet Inc.’s and others.”

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Sales Retail Privacy Personal data 177

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2022

Researchers spotted 5 malicious Google Chrome extensions used to track users’ browsing activity and profit of retail affiliate programs. “The users of the extensions are unaware of this functionality and the privacy risk of every site being visited being sent to the servers of the extension authors.”

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Retail Sales Authentication Privacy 246

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

The Retail Data Threat Environment and Why CIAM is a Key Cornerstone to Better Cybersecurity. madhav Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:06 The retail landscape has changed significantly. Customers should be aware of the existing threats, while retailers must understand the risks associated with poor management of customer identities.

Retail 71

Retail Cybersecurity Ransomware Authentication 71

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2022

Some reports even described ads that impersonated real online retailers that drove people to lookalike websites. All platforms collect information about you from your activities on social media, but visit your privacy settings to set some restrictions. Check if you can opt out of targeted advertising. Some platforms let you do that.

Retail 246

Retail Marketing Privacy IT 246

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JULY 25, 2022

Organisations, including retailers, may collect biometric information via CCTV for a variety of reasons, including to build profiles of the individuals entering their stores, identify returning shoppers or to identify specific individuals that have previously been removed from their premises. The OAIC’s full statement is available here.

Retail 98

Retail Privacy Customer Experience Compliance 98

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Evolving privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) mean ongoing headaches for cybersecurity, compliance and risk management teams. At least 10 additional states have enacted or are considering data privacy laws. Best data management practices.

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Encryption Cloud Privacy GDPR 214

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.

Retail 88

Retail Compliance Sales Risk 88

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Wawa operates more than 860 convenience retail stores, this breach is potentially one of the biggest card incidents in 2019. Wawa convenience store chain disclosed a payment card breach, its security team discovered a PoS malware on its payment processing systems. All the suits agree the issue involves more than $5 million.

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Data breaches Retail Security Privacy 228