Category Archives: Retail Industry

5 Ways to Improve Holiday Retail and Wholesale Cybersecurity

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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 […]

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Roundup: Customer Data and Retail Security in the News

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More people are shopping online than ever before due to the pandemic. Therefore, businesses had to take extra steps to protect customer data, combat fraud and implement the latest in online safety. In 2020, e-commerce retail sales jumped from 16% to 19%, according to data from United Nations trade and development experts from UNCTAD.  In the […]

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Threat Actors’ Most Targeted Industries in 2020: Finance, Manufacturing and Energy

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IBM Security’s annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index uses data derived from across our teams and managed customers to gather insights about the topmost targeted industries every year, helping organizations manage risk and resource investment in their security programs. When it comes to managing digital risk and facing potential cyberattacks, each industry faces its own unique […]

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The Shift to E-Commerce: How Retail Cybersecurity is Changing

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With more people making purchases from home, now is a more important time than ever to secure your business against retail security threats. More and more customers are moving to online orders with gradual growth accelerated by five years in 2020 alone. Take a look at retail cybersecurity risks and how to protect against them. […]

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The Security Risks of Contactless Payment

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Contactless payment first arrived in the 1990s and is now having its moment. Both companies and consumers are looking for ways to conduct business with as little physical interaction as possible during in-person transactions. We’ve been building to this moment, if you think about it. Organizations have been steadily increasing reliance on digital options and […]

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

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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.

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Staying Vigilant About Retail Security Does Not End on Black Friday

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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.

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6 Tech Gifts for Adults That Are Secure by Design

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Not sure what to gift your loved ones this year? Here are six tech gifts for adults to help them stay secure in the new year.

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13 Retail Payment Security Tips for Safe 2019 Holiday Shopping

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The holiday shopping season brings a spike in payment security threats for both consumers and retailers. Here are 13 ways to protect your sensitive data against retail cybercrime this year.

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Vigilance Is Key to Mitigating Retail Cybersecurity Risk on Black Friday

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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.

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