Retail December 15, 2015

The Retail Industry’s Top Cyberthreat in 2015: Malware

2 min read - IBM found that malware was the biggest offender of data breaches throughout the retail industry this year, but it was hardly the only threat.

November 13, 2015

Cherry Picker Malware Leaves Without a Trace After Attacking POS Systems

2 min read - A new POS malware known as Cherry Picker has shown the ability to erase itself from a machine, making it incredibly difficult to detect.

Fraud Protection October 30, 2015

Online Fraud Hits New High in 2015 — and It’s Going for Broke

3 min read - Online fraud is growing, but retailers can enhance cybersecurity for customers through identity authentication and fraud prevention strategies.

Retail October 21, 2015

Chip-and-PIN Is Here, but It’s Not a Credit Card Security Cure-All

2 min read - Chip-and-PIN technology is being rolled out across the U.S., but the transition isn't going to solve all the security problems that plague retailers.

Endpoint August 13, 2015

Shopping for Secure Mobility in Retail

3 min read - Retailers are embracing mobility in their business practices in order to better cater to customers — but they must solve the resulting security issues.

Software Vulnerabilities August 11, 2015

Ask the Tough Questions About Near-Field Communication Security and Privacy

2 min read - Both enterprises and customers alike need to ask questions about the security and privacy issues surrounding near-field communication.

Malware July 31, 2015

The Top Ways Cybercriminals Infiltrate Retailers’ Systems and Steal Customer Data

3 min read - Retailers are tasked with protecting the customer data that resides within their point-of-sale systems. But what is the best way to prevent breaches?

July 7, 2015

Shopping Online? Your Password Is Passe — Selfies Are the New Security

2 min read - According to MasterCard, your password may soon be passe. The company is turning to selfies as the new security measure for online purchases.

Retail June 17, 2015

Online Shopping Security: Best Practices for Businesses

3 min read - The major online shopping security concerns individual consumers face can serve as a blueprint for businesses searching for Internet best practices.

May 12, 2015

New Payment Technologies Prompt Data Security Concerns

3 min read - Pressure to migrate to new technologies is creating fresh data security risks for consumers, say stakeholders in the payment systems industry.