Retail November 25, 2019 Vigilance Is Key to Mitigating Retail Cybersecurity Risk on Black Friday 4 min read - Retail cybersecurity risks hit peak levels on Black Friday. Here's what consumers and retailers need to watch for in 2019 and how to stay protected against threats.
Retail November 21, 2018 Cyber Monday 2018: 5 Best Practices to Protect Consumer Data 4 min read - Cyber Monday 2018 is just around the corner, and customers and malicious actors alike are gearing up. Is your retail security ready to tackle e-commerce fraud and improve consumer data protection?
November 20, 2017 Fraudulent Black Friday Apps Spread Malware 2 min read - A recent RiskIQ report found that about 1 in 25 Black Friday apps widely available in official app stores are fraudulent.
December 6, 2016 Distributed Guessing Attack: Credit Crooks Now Crowdsourcing Crendential Compromise 3 min read - A team of researchers demonstrated a new distributed guessing attack that can enable cybercriminals to ferret out credit data and other login credentials.
November 23, 2016 Relax and Shop, We’re Keeping Watch 2 min read - The IBM X-Force Threat Research team is keeping watch on all things retail during the upcoming Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping weekend.
Retail November 18, 2016 Retail Cybersecurity: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Are Upon Us 4 min read - Retail cybersecurity is critical during the holiday season, particularly during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday national shopping events.
November 14, 2016 Selective Season? Online Shopping Security Prompts Purchasing Pause 2 min read - Cyber Monday seems to be on the rise, but concerns about online shopping security still discourage some consumers from participating in the retail event.
November 8, 2016 Bah, Humbug: Fake Retail Apps Target Eager Holiday Shoppers 2 min read - Cybercriminals flooded Apple's mobile software store with fake retail apps, putting personal and corporate data at risk in the weeks before Black Friday.
Retail January 5, 2015 No Holiday Bonanza for Cybercriminals During 2014 Holiday Shopping Season 2 min read - Contrary to expectations, the majority of cyberattackers scaled back their hacking efforts during the 2014 holiday shopping season.
November 26, 2014 Hack-y Holidays? Phishing Scams and Malware on the Rise, Says US-CERT 2 min read - According to US-CERT, phishing scams and malware are on the rise during the holiday season, and consumers must keep an eye out for warning signs.