Application Security December 20, 2016

Application Security Truths I Learned While Online Shopping

2 min read - I learned a lot while online shopping for Christmas — including some of the major warning signs signaling false or malicious mobile apps.

December 12, 2016

August Malware Tries to Steal Credentials

2 min read - The August malware, a new Trojan recently discovered by Proofpoint, uses macros and Powershell to target customer service employees at retail companies.

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.

Endpoint November 10, 2016

Using Layered Security to Keep Warm for the Winter

2 min read - Security teams must implement layered security capabilities to defend against the variety of threats fraudsters launch to capitalize on the holiday bustle.

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.

November 7, 2016

Attacks Hike? New Cybercrime Report Shows 40 Percent Increase for Merchants, Financial Institutions

2 min read - According to a new cybercrime report, security firm ThreatMetrix recorded 76 million blocked e-commerce transactions in Q3 2016, up 60 percent from 2015.

Retail November 2, 2016

Seasonal Employee Security Risks: Present Danger, Proactive Defense

4 min read - Companies that enlist extra help during the holidays must carefully vet temporary hires and restrict access to manage seasonal employee security risks.

Banking & Finance September 8, 2016

Credit Cards: Risky Business or Safe Bet?

4 min read - New regulations and the increasing threat of fraud have motivated financial institutions, merchants and consumers to rethink how they handle credit cards.