Data Security

As Cyber 5 and the holiday season loom large, retailers are speeding up artificial intelligence adoption in personalization engines, chatbots, fraud detection, and operations. These technologies can enhance revenue and efficiency, but they also amplify risks like shadow AI, data leakage, and AI-driven attacks. Cyber 5: A Stress Test for AI and Security Readiness The…

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it's the ideal time for retailers to revisit their data security practices. Among shifting compliance and regulatory changes, retailers need to review the shifts that have taken place and ensure they’ve accurately updated their processes to meet requirements. One major change came in March as businesses across the…

In today’s retail landscape, shoppers browse, buy and interact through mobile apps at every stage of the omnichannel customer journey. For many brands, their app is the digital storefront, the primary engine of customer engagement, and a critical revenue driver. This central role creates a heightened responsibility: securing those digital touchpoints is just as important…

The ransomware group known as Scattered Spider (UNC3944 / Octo Tempest) has already made headlines this year, with its disruptive attacks on high-profile retailers and critical service providers. The tactics weren't novel in a technical sense, but they were ruthlessly effective: social engineering, SIM swapping, multifactor authentication resets, and the exploitation of remote access tools…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, and retail is feeling the impact. As retailers adopt AI to personalize customer experiences, optimize supply chains, and streamline operations, the cybersecurity stakes have never been higher. For chief information security officers (CISOs), AI is more than a defensive tool — it’s a strategic asset that reshapes how organizations…

Organized crime groups pose a significant threat to the retail sector by exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive customer information and disrupt business operations. These groups engage in a variety of illicit activities, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and payment card fraud, all aimed at financial gain. The rise of malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms…

French fashion giant Chanel is the latest company to suffer a data breach in an ongoing wave of Salesforce data theft attacks. Chanel says the breach was first detected on July 25 after threat actors gained access to a Chanel database hosted at a third-party service provider, as first reported by WWD. The breach only…

For decades, cybersecurity strategies in retail have focused on protecting data that's visibly sensitive. Credit card numbers, personal identifiers, and financial records have traditionally been at the center of security policies. These assets are clearly defined, heavily regulated, and central to compliance. However, the threat landscape is no longer confined to these data types. Increasingly,…

Cybersecurity in retail is a significant concern for both businesses and consumers. Recently, several high-profile data breaches affecting well-known retailers such as Harrods, Marks & Spencer, The North Face, and Cartier have brought this issue to the forefront. These incidents demonstrate the constantly evolving and challenging threat landscape that retailers must contend with. They also…

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…