Data Security
February 28, 2019 at 11:20 am
The retail industry’s reputation for providing software security has taken some hits over the years. The top 15 data breaches of the current century include Target in 2013, with account information on an estimated 110 million customers compromised; TJX in 2006, with 94 million credit cards exposed; and Home Depot in September 2014, with about…
February 19, 2019 at 11:02 am
As online criminal activity continues to spike, consumer trust will continue to fade if proper security measures aren’t put in place.
February 18, 2019 at 11:34 am
Retail needs to stay ahead of the evolving threats and make cybersecurity a priority to secure both their company and customers’ data.
February 14, 2019 at 3:23 pm
With today’s digitization across nearly every industry, consumers are expecting more and more when it comes to their shopping experience. They’re looking for personalized experiences, quick customer service, and a seamless transition between in-store and online. The upcoming year will push the envelope as retailers are looking to deliver on these expectations by making brick-and-mortar…
February 13, 2019 at 1:47 pm
It’s critical for retailers to keep a close eye on gift cards and how they are being used to make sure they aren’t stolen.
February 8, 2019 at 3:24 pm
For 2019, here’s what retailers need to keep in mind when using new, convenient technologies to improve the customer experience.
January 21, 2019 at 10:52 am
While retailers might be sharing customer data to provide personalized customer experiences, they need to realize the risk it causes.
January 2, 2019 at 5:45 pm
Infoblox's new research details why retailers worldwide need to invest more deeply in cybersecurity during the holiday season, thanks to an increase in the number of social engineering and phishing attacks that occur during online shopping. It also found that unpatched security vulnerabilities, insecure IoT devices, and lack of consumer awareness can lead to increased cyberattacks during this time of year.
January 2, 2019 at 12:20 pm
With tech allowing more access than ever to consumers, retailers have the opportunity to impact their shoppers’ experiences positively.
December 18, 2018 at 4:30 pm
A year-and-a-half ago, as numerous countries dealt with WannaCry’s aftermath, ransomware was one of the hottest topics in retail IT — and all feared what would happen if their systems were suddenly held hostage. But even by the end of 2017, security firm Malwarebytes found that ransomware attacks dropped off significantly. One potential reason: Ransomware…
