Credit Cards: Risky Business or Safe Bet?

New regulations and the increasing threat of fraud have motivated financial institutions, merchants and consumers to rethink how they handle credit cards.

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Chip-and-PIN Fraud: The New Face of Credit Crime?

As companies increasingly adopt EMV technology for point-of-sale terminals, attackers are finding new ways to commit chip-and-PIN fraud.

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Why Online Retailers Should Be On High Alert for Cyber-Attacks

The close of summer in the United States brings with it one of the most important online selling seasons for Internet retailers: Back-to-School (BTS) shopping. This critical shopping season trails Cyber Monday closely as the most important for online generated revenue for many retailers. According to a recent study by Field Agent, a research firm […] Continue reading Why Online Retailers Should Be On High Alert for Cyber-Attacks

When E-commerce Security Meets Brick-and-Mortar Retail

The line between physical storefronts and online retail is blurring, and as a result, e-commerce security is getting more complicated.

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Retail Security: Industry Provides Rich Pickings for Cybercriminals

Retail security presents a huge challenge for organizations in the industry, but it is essential that they enact a holistic security strategy.

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12 Top Talks from the 2016 Retail Cyber Intelligence Summit

The Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center (R-CISC) hosted its inaugural summit this April – an event which brought together more than 200 information security leaders from some of the region’s largest retail and consumer services organizations. Throughout the two-day event in the “Windy City,” industry experts shared insights, advice and lessons learned from tackling the […]… Read More

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Retail IT Professionals Feel More Prepared for Data Breaches

A recent survey showed that retail IT professionals feel they are prepared for data breaches, though other data doesn’t fully support their belief.

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Information Security Across Industries: What’s Hot?

There are hot information security topics that are taking hold throughout various industries, and it’s important to have a grasp on these concepts.

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You better watch out: Online shopping attacks are coming to town.

VideoIt is time for a more consumer oriented blog post with a couple of hints about what to watch out for during the holiday online shopping season. How do you watch out and tell who is naughty and nice online? You better check twice or you better not … Continue reading You better watch out: Online shopping attacks are coming to town.