Application Security October 28, 2021

How Shopping Bots Can Compromise Retail Cybersecurity

3 min read - 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…

Retail April 7, 2021

Why E-Commerce Security Matters Now More Than Ever

5 min read - In February 2020, the world’s biggest retailer, Amazon, fended off the largest distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack in history. As peak traffic volume hit 2.3 Tbps, e-commerce security experts declared this attack as “a warning we should not ignore.”…

Software Vulnerabilities December 16, 2020

E-Commerce Skimming is the New POS Malware

7 min read - As the holiday shopping season shifts into high gear, the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating an ongoing trend: shoppers are opting to buy online. Rather than flooding brick-and-mortar stores — and point-of-sale (POS) machines — with sales, studies suggest a high percentage of…

May 21, 2020

Magento Plugin Flaw Leaves Online Shoppers Open to E-Skimming Attacks

2 min read - A Magento plugin vulnerability that dates back at least three years could allow e-skimming attacks on unsuspecting online shoppers, the FBI warns.

Retail December 11, 2019

Staying Vigilant About Retail Security Does Not End on Black Friday

8 min read - As one of the most targeted industries, retailers should be taking measures to build a secure infrastructure ahead of the holidays and keep retail security evolving and maturing all year long.

Data Protection December 10, 2019

Buying Tech Gifts for Kids This Year? Here’s How to Keep Children Safe Online

4 min read - Some tech gifts for kids come with a big price, and it isn't the one on your credit card bill. Be sure to consider security and the best practices for keeping kids safe online as you shop this year.

Data Protection December 5, 2019

6 Tech Gifts for Adults That Are Secure by Design

6 min read - Not sure what to gift your loved ones this year? Here are six tech gifts for adults to help them stay secure in the new year.

Data Protection December 4, 2019

13 Retail Payment Security Tips for Safe 2019 Holiday Shopping

5 min read - The holiday shopping season brings a spike in payment security threats for both consumers and retailers. Here are 13 ways to protect your sensitive data against retail cybercrime this year.

Advanced Threats August 29, 2019

More_eggs, Anyone? Threat Actor ITG08 Strikes Again

14 min read - X-Force IRIS observed ITG08, which has historically targeted POS machines in the retail and hospitality sectors, injecting malicious code into online checkout pages to steal payment card data.

Retail December 3, 2018

‘Tis the Season for Spreading Ad Malware

3 min read - Ad malware ramps up with the surge in online shopping activity during the holiday season. Taking a few precautionary steps can help consumers and security teams protect their devices and networks.