Data Security

The North Face and Cartier have become the latest brands to report that hackers have stolen customer data in cyber attacks, reports Yahoo Finance. Both brands have reported that data such as customer names and email addresses have been accessed, although financial information hasn't been affected. Outdoor clothing brand The North Face said it was…

Adidas has disclosed it's been hit by a cyber attack in which customers' personal information has been stolen, reports BBC. The sportswear giant said criminals had obtained "certain consumer data" which "mainly consists" of the contact information of people who had been in touch with its help desk. Adidas said passwords and credit card and…

Retail has become a frontline battleground for digital transformation and Android sits at its core. Today, 68 percent of frontline retail devices run on Android, powering everything from mobile point-of-sale (mPoS) systems and inventory apps to customer engagement platforms. This shift has unlocked efficiency and agility. However, it has also opened the door to unprecedented…

Protecting merchandise and securing the brick-and-mortar structure of an outlet have always been the overriding security concerns for retailers of all stripes. Not until recently have merchandisers had to also consider and begin looking after the welfare of their customers’ sensitive data and information. It represents yet another responsibility — and investment — in an…

As the e-commerce market continues to grow, retailers increasingly find themselves in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. In fact, nearly a quarter (24 percent) of all cyberattacks now target retailers. As the threats continue to mount, so too does the pressure on industry players to meet ever-stricter security and compliance requirements. For retailers, one of the…

Many e-commerce merchants believe choosing a PCI-compliant payment processor covers their security responsibilities. Starting March 31, 2025, that assumption put them at risk. Under PCI DSS v4.0.1, even merchants that outsource payment processing must meet stricter security requirements, especially around third-party scripts. For years, outsourcing payment processing allowed merchants to complete a streamlined Self-Assessment Questionnaire…

Retailers are embracing generative artificial intelligence, social media, and augmented reality to foster competitive differentiation, earn new customers and keeping existing ones. The balancing act between innovation and risk has never been more complex. Consumers demand convenience and personalization at unprecedented levels — driven by cutting-edge technologies — but these advancements often introduce new vulnerabilities.…

On Feb. 12, Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), the new chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, together with his vice chairman, Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), announced the creation of the Committee's data privacy working group (PWG) “to bring members and stakeholders together to explore a framework for legislation that can get across…

Today, 773 million consumers worldwide turn to e-commerce platforms to find their favorite fragrances. One of the leading brands in the online perfume industry is Scentbird, a monthly subscription service dedicated to helping people express themselves through scent. Since its launch in 2014, a key ingredient in Scentbird’s success has been balance — specifically, balancing…

Research shows that cyberattacks against retail businesses are rising year-over-year — and that ransomware, in particular, is becoming a major concern. With these worries in mind, what more can retail businesses do to protect themselves against hackers and bad actors? And what lessons can they learn from some of the biggest breaches in recent years?…