Data Security
March 14, 2018 at 6:08 pm
As the cyber threat landscape continues to grow — and threat actors increasingly steal data, commit acts of fraud, and expand retailer losses — it’s time for the retail industry to rethink its cybersecurity strategies and shift the focus to the protection of online outlets. As many have seen, news of point-of-sale malware has increasingly…
March 8, 2018 at 4:16 pm
Mobile connectivity is behind many of today’s big organizational changes — e.g., digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) — that are impacting processes and people across all industries. Verizon’s inaugural Mobile Security Index seeks to create awareness about the growing security threats and the critical need to safeguard data as organizations become increasingly reliant on enterprise mobility for business operations.
February 21, 2018 at 9:45 am
Customer information yields incredible power for today’s data-driven retailers. Yet with growing volumes of individual consumer data flowing across the network, cybercriminals are eager to exploit both online and offline vulnerabilities. Customer relationship management (CRM) analytics platforms fuel highly personalized, targeted marketing campaigns and programs, driving top-line and bottom-line results. But whether it’s being transported…
January 25, 2018 at 9:20 am
As we begin a new year, it’s time to reflect on what changed in the last 12 months. What worked and what didn’t? Is your retail business keeping up with shifting consumer behaviors? My main observation is that social mobile shopping by millennials is by far the most important trend, presenting a fantastic opportunity that we…
January 22, 2018 at 11:49 am
With a unified view of its data, IWA has been able to segment and target customers with personalized marketing campaigns
January 19, 2018 at 8:42 am
Online shopping has become a significant convenience for consumers all over the world. From exclusive online sales to national shopping days like Cyber Monday, e-commerce is a part of the average consumer’s daily lifestyle. 2017 marked the year of data breaches, as confidential information, from social security numbers to credit card numbers and other personal…
January 10, 2018 at 10:17 am
The start of a new year is a great time to take stock of the trends and developments of the last 12 months. It’s also a good time to look ahead to some of the new innovations that will soon become standard practice. At Digital River, our online retail predictions for 2018 include some changes…
January 8, 2018 at 10:27 am
What percentage of online orders are at risk of fraud? 2.32 percent of U.S. transactions in 2017, and 5.07 percent of international orders. That’s the data from the latest Fraud Attack Index from end-to-end fraud protection company Forter, in collaboration with the Merchant Risk Council. In some ways, that’s good news: it’s less than last…
January 2, 2018 at 8:41 am
According to Cisco’s Midyear Cybersecurity Report, security remains one of the most important concerns for retailers as we head into 2018. In the past year alone, security breaches impacted store operations, finance and brand reputation. For those retailers surveyed as part of the study, the results are tangible: 54 percent said they had dealt with…
December 22, 2017 at 11:41 am
It hasn’t been a slow year for cyber attackers, and with holiday shopping wrapping up, retailers should pay special attention to their cybersecurity practices. In a survey conducted in November, cybersecurity company Tripwire found that a large majority of retail organizations aren't fully prepared for data breaches this holiday season. This is especially concerning given…
