Retail/Restaurants/Convenience

Myke Lyons, CISO at Cribl, discusses cybersecurity in retail, especially in relation to the recent string of attacks against the sector.

It is only a matter of time until empowered AI agents routinely browse, select and buy goods online without step-by-step human intervention.

Harrods, Marks & Spencer, Adidas and more — why are retailers facing this wave of cyberattacks in recent months? 

Victoria’s Secret took down its United States website after a security incident.

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has provided an update on the cyberattack it recently experienced. 

Introducing new technology at the many customer interfaces in quick service restaurants opens up fresh attack surfaces for threat actors.

The SEC has announced it established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit. 

3 strategies that leverage innovative solutions to combat organized retail theft.

Douglas Horsting, Manager of Organized Retail Crime & Special Investigations/Law Enforcement Liaison at Rite Aid, shares his insights on successfully partnering with law enforcement.

Retail workers report fear for their safety over the past holiday season.

Perceptions of safety influence holiday shopping habits, with parking lot security being a major factor.  

The details of 5 million unique credit and debit cards were exposed in a data breach. 

Research has revealed the 5 industries most frequently targeted with subject customization techniques. 

In the week leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there was a 692% increase in phishing attacks. 

A recent study has shown that crime is causing retail employees to search for new employment opportunities. 

A new report from reveals the state of the e-commerce threat landscape as the holidays approach. 

Recent research shows that bots could disrupt Black Friday gaming sales.

Research reveals more than 6,000 domain registrations in the past 90 days, targeting the retail industry.

Retailers are taking extraordinary measures to protect their shelves from theft. How can technology help mitigate risk?

Managing loyalty programs isn’t without its challenges. With evolving privacy laws and growing consumer awareness, businesses must carefully balance personalization with privacy. 

In the dynamic world of retail, the pace of change has accelerated dramatically, driven by technological innovation and a shared commitment to exceeding customer expectations. 

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York signed legislation to protect and support the growth of the state’s workforce.

Research identified a malvertising campaign targeting employees of Lowe’s.

Research reveals the impact the global economy is having on security budgets. 

Josh Phillips, Senior Director; Head of Global Security & Resilience at Chipotle Mexican Grill, discusses his career and the importance of inclusion in the security industry.

A new report highlights trends in AI-powered attacks and cybersecurity strategies. 

Security leaders respond to the claim that a ransomware group has accessed the data of at least 500,000 of Christie’s customers globally.

Retail spaces can be exposed to a number of risks, meaning security leaders need to be extra careful when creating security plans.

The most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.

The number of victims experiencing ransomware incidents has risen since Q1 of 2023, rising by nearly 20% by Q1 of 2024.