Data Security

Online security has been a huge issue over the past couple years. To give you an idea, research from Symantec indicates that ransomware attacks increased by 36 percent worldwide throughout 2017. In the changing e-commerce landscape, website security needs to be taken VERY seriously. Here are four ways your business can improve in this area:…

In 2018 alone, enterprise retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Sears and Under Armour have fallen victim to major data breaches targeting consumers. The online retail industry has become a prime hunting ground for cyber criminals, especially with new payment technologies that are transforming the way consumers shop, whether it’s online, via…

Just weeks after Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica crisis, the compliance deadline for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union (and really, all companies with international reach) cannot come at a better time for businesses and consumers alike. With the regulation coming into effect before we know it, retailers need to kick their plans…

In this week's episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Caitlin Sullivan and Joe Keenan discuss the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the implications for retailers’ businesses, steps they can take to ensure compliance, and more. Make sure to check out this video, as the regulation goes into effect a week from today (May…

2016 was a banner year for e-commerce growth and 2017 followed the same upward trend. However, with that growth also came an uptick in online fraud, requiring retailers to act fast to save their bottom lines and protect customers. Radial’s 2017 Fraud Index Report identifies emerging trends retailers should be aware of as they work…

Any time customers make monetary transactions on your website or at your store, their information is momentarily vulnerable, especially if you don’t have proper security measures in place. This applies to all retailers, but especially to those with multiple store locations. You might think that the point-of-sale (POS) software or website plugin has adequate security,…

For some, cybersecurity is a matter of faith; they deploy the latest and greatest security systems on their retail sites, and pray they don't get hacked. Others take a more scientific approach; they not only install security systems, but they also check their log files, system processes, and metrics like the amount of time visitors…

The 2018 Bad Bot Report investigates the daily attacks sneaking past sensors and wreaking havoc on websites. It’s based on 2017 data collected from Distil Networks’ global network, and includes hundreds of billions of bad bot requests anonymized over thousands of domains. Our goal is to offer guidance about the nature and impact of automated threats to those of you on the front lines of website security.

The inaugural Sysnet Acquirer PCI Sentiment Survey was conducted to help merchants and acquirers understand the current state of security compliance. Included responses from five of the top 10 global acquirers, some felt they were fighting a losing battle in getting and keeping smaller businesses secure and compliant. Sysnet constantly strives to make the compliance journey as easy as possible for merchants, but also wants to make a real impact on security performance. The survey results have strengthened our resolve to remove the burden of compliance and security management for all small businesses.

Ikea's odd jobs marketplace TaskRabbit is investigating a "cybersecurity incident," the company has announced. The app and website let people find freelance workers to complete household tasks such as cleaning, gardening or assembling flat-pack furniture. TaskRabbit hasn't revealed the nature of the incident, but said it was working with law enforcement and a cybersecurity firm…