Ransomware attack blamed for closure of all 7-Eleven stores in Denmark

Ransomware is to blame for the closure of all 175 7-Eleven stores in Denmark on Monday. The retailer closed all of its stores in Denmark after its cash registers and payment systems ...
The “Everything Shortage” Brings Bots & An eCommerce Holiday Readiness Like No Other

The “Everything Shortage” Brings Bots & An eCommerce Holiday Readiness Like No Other

Holiday shopping is officially in full swing, and online holiday sales are expected to grow 12% this year - which would bring the total retail eCommerce holiday sales in the US alone ...
The “Everything Shortage” Brings Bots & An eCommerce Holiday Readiness Like No Other

The “Everything Shortage” Brings Bots & An eCommerce Holiday Readiness Like No Other

Holiday shopping is officially in full swing, and online holiday sales are expected to grow 12% this year - which would bring the total retail eCommerce holiday sales in the US alone ...
Survey: 78% of Retailers Took Additional Security Precautions Ahead of the 2020 Holidays

Survey: 78% of Retailers Took Additional Security Precautions Ahead of the 2020 Holidays

Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) stopped many things in 2020. While in-store holiday shopping may be greatly reduced for some, there’s still a lot of shopping happening online. Near the end of November 2020, ...
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Cyber Monday – The Biggest Shopping Day of the Year?

Do you remember when Cyber Monday wasn't a thing? In late November 2005, The New York Times reported: "The name Cyber Monday grew out of the observation that millions of otherwise productive ...
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Walmart, Best Buy and Phishing Scams

Holidays are prime time for malicious activity with retailers, including phishing scams One thing we know about consumer-focused cybercriminals is they’re more likely to strike during busy shopping periods. Black Friday, the ...
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‘Tis the Season to be a Prudent Retailer

‘Tis the season to be shopping, as some might say. Holiday seasons are very good for retail businesses, with increased traffic in both online and brick-and-mortar stores. Unfortunately, business is good for ...

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