5 Ways to Improve Holiday Retail and Wholesale Cybersecurity

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers and wholesalers since the holidays help boost year-end profits. The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts 2022 holiday sales will come in 6% to 8% higher than in 2021. But rising profits that come at the cost of reduced cybersecurity can cost companies in the long […]

The post 5 Ways to Improve Holiday Retail and Wholesale Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve Holiday Retail and Wholesale Cybersecurity

Cost of a Data Breach: Retail Costs, Risks and Prevention Strategies

Whether it’s online or brick-and-mortar, every new store or website represents a new potential entry point for threat actors. With access to more personally identifiable information (PII) of customers than most industries, bad actors perceive retail as a great way to cash in on their attacks. Plus, attackers can duplicate attack methods more easily since […]

The post Cost of a Data Breach: Retail Costs, Risks and Prevention Strategies appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Cost of a Data Breach: Retail Costs, Risks and Prevention Strategies

Small Business Cybersecurity: What Will Be Different in 2022?

Every year, new tips come out about small business cybersecurity. But the advice for 2022 isn’t all that different from previous years.  For instance, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) talks about phishing, viruses, ransomware, strong passwords and protecting confidential information this year. Their tips on staying safe are an excellent resource that businesses should […]

The post Small Business Cybersecurity: What Will Be Different in 2022? appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Small Business Cybersecurity: What Will Be Different in 2022?

How Shopping Bots Can Compromise Retail Cybersecurity

Online shopping bots are not new to the e-commerce world. Stores use bots to offer better customer service, but malicious bots can cause major harm to a business. These pose cybersecurity risks to e-commerce retailers and consumers alike. Some customers use shopping bots to execute automated tasks based on a set of instructions, such as […]

The post How Shopping Bots Can Compromise Retail Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading How Shopping Bots Can Compromise Retail Cybersecurity

What’s Behind the Leaks of Customer Data From Retailer Databases?

Retail data breaches involving customer data happen often today. However, they tend to be smaller insize than health care, finance or government breaches. So, the general public notices them less. Yet, they happen more often than realized. Why? And how can you defend against them?  Human Error in Customer Data Theft All types of retail […]

The post What’s Behind the Leaks of Customer Data From Retailer Databases? appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading What’s Behind the Leaks of Customer Data From Retailer Databases?

What’s New in the 2021 Cost of a Data Breach Report

Has cybersecurity ever been more important than it is right now? Even in these extraordinary times, with its focus on manufacturing vaccines and getting shots into arms, new research in the Cost of a Data Breach Report shows that the increasing cost of security breaches makes preventing and responding to these threats a critical concern. […]

The post What’s New in the 2021 Cost of a Data Breach Report appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading What’s New in the 2021 Cost of a Data Breach Report

Retail Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Customer Data

In the early days of the pandemic, many retailers quickly launched e-commerce stores for the first time. Others expanded their offerings, such as adding online ordering with curbside pick-up. Within only a few months, the pandemic accelerated the shift to e-commerce stores by five years. This points to the need for increased retail cybersecurity.  The result […]

The post Retail Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Customer Data appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Retail Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Customer Data

How Retail Security Can Welcome IoT Innovations Without Putting Customers at Risk

As organizations rely more on the IoT to enable internet connection at every part of the retail process, the right mindset can go a long way toward achieving a win-win for retail security.

The post How Retail Security Can Welcome IoT Innovations Without Putting Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading How Retail Security Can Welcome IoT Innovations Without Putting Customers at Risk

Staying Vigilant About Retail Security Does Not End on Black Friday

As one of the most targeted industries, retailers should be taking measures to build a secure infrastructure ahead of the holidays and keep retail security evolving and maturing all year long.

The post Staying Vigilant About Retail Security Does Not End on Black Friday appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Staying Vigilant About Retail Security Does Not End on Black Friday

Vigilance Is Key to Mitigating Retail Cybersecurity Risk on Black Friday

Retail cybersecurity risks hit peak levels on Black Friday. Here’s what consumers and retailers need to watch for in 2019 and how to stay protected against threats.

The post Vigilance Is Key to Mitigating Retail Cybersecurity Risk on Black Friday appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Vigilance Is Key to Mitigating Retail Cybersecurity Risk on Black Friday