Data Security

How to Protect Your Site From Credential Stuffing Attacks
March 27, 2024 at 4:16 pm

Credential stuffing attacks are a costly headache, with the Ponemon Institute finding that businesses lose an average of $6 million per year due to lost customers, increased IT costs, and other fallouts. The pervasive problem of password reuse fuels credential stuffing, and we can only expect these attacks to increase as more credentials are exposed…

How to Ensure Your E-Commerce Site is Compliant With Emerging Privacy Laws
March 13, 2024 at 2:18 pm

Navigating the data privacy landscape these days can be daunting, particularly with the continual emergence of new state and federal regulations. We now have 13 state laws signed, and many others to come online in the next year, not to mention sector-specific laws. These have led to hundreds of lawsuits and enforcement actions. Given that…

VF Corp. Holiday Cyberattack Impacted Over 35 Million Customers
January 23, 2024 at 5:28 pm

VF Corp., the parent company of popular apparel brands Vans, Supreme, and The North Face, said last week that hackers stole the personal data of 35.5 million customers in a December cyberattack, reports TechCrunch. The filing to regulators didn't say specifically what kinds of personal data was taken, or if the company yet knows what…

Vans Owner VF Corp. Hit by Cyberattack, Holiday Order Fulfillment Impacted
December 18, 2023 at 7:37 pm

On Monday, VF Corporation, the U.S.-based owner of apparel brands including Vans, Supreme, and The North Face, confirmed a cyberattack has impacted the company’s ability to fulfill orders ahead of Christmas, reports TechCrunch. The company first detected the attack on Dec. 13, according to a filing with federal regulators. Hackers disrupted the company’s operations “by…

Holiday Havoc: How Retailers Can Stay Ahead of Cybercrime
December 18, 2023 at 9:23 am

This holiday season, U.S. online sales are projected to grow nearly 5 percent over last year’s numbers, which is good news for retailers hoping to close out the year with a strong Q4. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are targeting retailers with growing regularity. During the holiday season, any website downtime or service outage can result in significant…

Safeguarding Retail: Proactive Measures to Mitigate Holiday Cyber Threats
December 14, 2023 at 3:45 pm

In the retail industry, customer data is a prized possession. It’s the lifeblood that fuels personalized marketing and tailored experiences. However, this treasure trove of information also makes retailers prime targets for cyberattacks. The ongoing battle to safeguard this sensitive data is a constant struggle, especially during the high-stakes holiday season. The consequences of these…

Staples Hit With Cyber Attack During Critical Holiday Season
December 6, 2023 at 2:58 pm

Staples announced Monday it had been hit by a cyber attack during the week following Thanksgiving that temporarily disrupted customer support channels and delivery systems. “Staples recently identified a cybersecurity risk [and] took proactive steps in an effort to mitigate the impact and protect customer data," the company said on its website. PC Magazine reported…

3 Generative AI Security Risks Retailers Should Beware of
December 4, 2023 at 12:20 pm

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is the next big thing for retail. With 92 percent of retailers planning to increase AI investments next year, leading brands like Walmart are already rolling out GenAI assistants to help customers with purchases. The possibilities for GenAI are endless, but they create new risks for data breaches that everyone needs…

Endpoint Management in Retail: Why it’s a Game Changer
November 15, 2023 at 9:22 am

To sell goods and services to consumers, the more successful businesses use two fronts instead of one. Brick-and-mortar shops serve local customers, while online storefronts serve the rest of the world. To track every transaction, companies need help from modern digital technologies, including endpoint management. This ensures that the devices that help complete a transaction…

How Online Retailers Can Leverage AI Without Scaring Off Shoppers
October 24, 2023 at 11:59 am

As artificial intelligence tools go mainstream and companies look to harness their full potential, it’s logical for online retailers to integrate the technology into their selling strategies. E-commerce already offers key benefits around data collection, and AI’s capabilities promise to make vendors smarter and more agile in improving their approaches. However, that doesn’t mean that…