Category Archives: Retail

Magecart Attacks Continue to ‘Skim’ Software Supply Chains

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Did your company or e-commerce firm recently buy third-party software from a value-added reseller (VAR) or systems integrator? Did you vet the vendor code? If not, you could be at risk for a Magecart group attack. Magecart is an association of threat actor groups who target online shopping carts, mostly from within the e-commerce platform […]

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Omnichannel E-commerce Growth Increases API Security Risk

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Today, a lot of the digital innovation we see is largely thanks to the application programming interface (API). Without APIs, rapid development would be nearly impossible. After all, the API is the link between computers, software and computer programs. But wherever there’s a link, a potential data security weakness exists.      Essential for modern mobile, SaaS […]

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Recycled bottles transformed into luxury store’s stunning green facade

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MVRDV’s stunning facade for Bulgari’s flagship store in Shanghai, China, is designed to look like the building has a luxurious jade finish, however the glowing green exterior actually has far humbler origins: the firm created it using recycled glass bo… Continue reading Recycled bottles transformed into luxury store’s stunning green facade→

LA Apple Store brings the outdoors inside with tree-lined retail space

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Apple and Foster + Partners’ longstanding collaboration continues with the completion and opening of their latest Apple Store. Located in The Grove shopping complex in Los Angeles, California, customers enter through huge glass doors to a tree-lined re… Continue reading LA Apple Store brings the outdoors inside with tree-lined retail space→

How Shopping Bots Can Compromise Retail Cybersecurity

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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 […]

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Cost of a Data Breach: Retail Costs, Risks and More To Know

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E-commerce sales grew by nearly one-third in 2020, in large part due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, retail data breaches grew even more prevalent and costly. Retailers need to know not just the cost of a data breach, but the risks and challenges involved with one. This can help IT security professionals and business owners protect […]

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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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Supply Chain Attack: What It Is (and What to Do About It)

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The past two years have delivered major disruptions for supply chains. The pandemic pushed supply chain attack issues front-and-center, with disruptions up 67% in 2020 and problems expected to persist as global markets adjust to ‘new normal’ operations. Increasing reliance on digital supply solutions, however, has also set the stage for increasing supply chain attacks. […]

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

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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 […]

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Customer experience startup Clootrack raises $4M, helps brands see through their customers’ eyes

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