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- Hasbro Breach Exposes Employee Informationby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 31, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Hasbro experienced a data breach in March.
- 12.9M Exposed by Carhartt Data Breachon August 27, 2026 at 12:03 pm
More than 50 gigabytes of documents were reportedly stolen.
- How Retailers Are Approaching Modernizationon August 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Modern difficulties are shaping how retail organizations approach modernization.
- A Dive into the Royalmount Mall’s Securityby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 12, 2026 at 9:00 am
The Royalmount Mall in Quebec faces unique security challenges, and so it approaches protection in a distinct way.
- Chick-Fil-A Data Breach Exposes Customer Payment Databy algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on July 22, 2026 at 4:42 pm
Security leaders discuss the Chick-Fil-A breach.
- Should Customers Worry About the 7-Eleven Data Breach?by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on May 19, 2026 at 6:15 pm
Is the average 7-Eleven customer at risk from the recent data breach?
- Threat Actors Target the Entire Retail Supply Chainon March 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The full supply chain is at risk for cyberattacks.
- Expert Insight on Under Armour’s Exposed Customer Databy algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on January 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm
72 million emails have been exposed.
- Grubhub Data Stolen in Confirmed Hack, Questions Remainon January 16, 2026 at 6:15 pm
The specifics of the Grubhub hacking remain unclear.
- Target’s Source Code Confirmed Stolen: Why Does This Matter?by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on January 13, 2026 at 4:20 pm
Source code theft can leave an organization more vulnerable than before.
- 34M Impacted by Coupang Breach, Security Leaders Respondby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on December 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Security leaders discuss the Coupang data breach, which affected approximately 34 million customers.
- Securing Retail’s Trillion-Dollar Season: How Cybercriminals Exploit Peak Holiday Pressureon December 2, 2025 at 9:00 am
5 recommendations to strengthen retail cyber resilience during the holiday season.
- Holiday Mobile Threats Quadrupled in 2024 — What’s Expected This Year?by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on November 14, 2025 at 9:00 am
With cyber threats only growing in sophistication and speed, it’s likely that retailers and shoppers alike will be facing another increase in attacks and scams this year.
- Shoplifting in the US: Problems, Progress, and the Path Forwardon November 5, 2025 at 5:00 am
As shoplifters grow bolder, security leaders need to be more creative to protect their property and employees.
- Security Leaders Discuss Restaurant Brands International’s Vulnerabilitiesby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on September 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm
According to research from two ethical hackers, Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has security flaws that could enable a malicious actor to remotely eavesdrop on orders in the drive-through.
- Cybersecurity in Retail Amidst Escalating Attackson June 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Myke Lyons, CISO at Cribl, discusses cybersecurity in retail, especially in relation to the recent string of attacks against the sector.
- Autonomous Shopping Agents Bring Innovation — and New Security Riskson June 17, 2025 at 5:00 am
It is only a matter of time until empowered AI agents routinely browse, select and buy goods online without step-by-step human intervention.
- Why Are Cyberattacks Targeting Retail? Experts Share Their Thoughtsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Harrods, Marks & Spencer, Adidas and more — why are retailers facing this wave of cyberattacks in recent months?
- Victoria’s Secret Security Incident Shuts Down Websiteby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Victoria’s Secret took down its United States website after a security incident.
- Update on Marks & Spencer Cyberattackby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on May 16, 2025 at 5:00 am
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has provided an update on the cyberattack it recently experienced.
- AI overhaul at McDonald’s needs a super-sized security approachon March 31, 2025 at 4:00 am
Introducing new technology at the many customer interfaces in quick service restaurants opens up fresh attack surfaces for threat actors.
- SEC establishes Cyber and Emerging Technologies Uniton February 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm
The SEC has announced it established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit.
- Retail resilience: Technology strategies to combat organized thefton February 19, 2025 at 5:00 am
3 strategies that leverage innovative solutions to combat organized retail theft.
- Understanding the language of law enforcementby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on February 7, 2025 at 5:00 am
Douglas Horsting, Manager of Organized Retail Crime & Special Investigations/Law Enforcement Liaison at Rite Aid, shares his insights on successfully partnering with law enforcement.
- U.S. retail workers report feeling unsafe through holiday seasonon January 13, 2025 at 5:00 am
Retail workers report fear for their safety over the past holiday season.
- Survey: Parking lot safety influences holiday shopping habitson December 20, 2024 at 9:00 am
Perceptions of safety influence holiday shopping habits, with parking lot security being a major factor.
- 5M unique credit and debit cards exposed in data breachon December 19, 2024 at 5:00 am
The details of 5 million unique credit and debit cards were exposed in a data breach.
- Top 5 sectors targeted with subject customization techniqueson December 11, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Research has revealed the 5 industries most frequently targeted with subject customization techniques.
- Phishing attacks rose by more than 600% in the buildup to Black Fridayon December 6, 2024 at 5:00 am
In the week leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there was a 692% increase in phishing attacks.
- Study finds crime is causing retail workers to search for new roleson December 3, 2024 at 5:00 am
A recent study has shown that crime is causing retail employees to search for new employment opportunities.




































