CyCognito Report Highlights Rising Cybersecurity Risks in Holiday E-Commerce

November 26, 2024 at 11:24AM CyCognito released a report highlighting security risks for ecommerce platforms during the holiday shopping season, noting increased threats to customer data. With vulnerabilities in web applications, retailers must prioritize security checks to avoid potential data breaches and disruptions. Key issues include lack of HTTPS, WAF protections, and trust certificate validity. … Read more

Cyber Threats That Could Impact the Retail Industry This Holiday Season (and What to Do About It)

November 4, 2024 at 06:21AM As the holiday season approaches, retailers face increased cyber threats, especially AI-driven attacks. Imperva’s cybersecurity guide highlights issues like business logic abuse, DDoS attacks, bad bots, and API violations. To protect themselves, retailers should enhance their defenses with robust strategies for bot management, DDoS solutions, and API security measures. ### … Read more

Norton Report Reveals Nearly Half of US Consumers Were Targeted by a Scam While Online Shopping

October 30, 2024 at 03:41PM A recent Norton report reveals that over 60% of Americans are preparing for online holiday shopping, but nearly half have faced scams. As concerns rise, Norton emphasizes the importance of taking proactive safety measures on Cyber Safety Sunday, December 1, to protect against increased online threats during the holiday season. … Read more

Europol warns 443 online shops infected with credit card stealers

December 22, 2023 at 09:55AM Europol has identified over 400 hacked websites with malicious scripts stealing debit and credit card details from online shoppers. A coordinated international operation involving 17 countries and private entities has uncovered 23 families of JavaScript sniffers. Online merchants are advised to be vigilant and consult Europol’s guide on digital skimming. … Read more

Balancing Simplicity and Security in the Digital Experience

November 27, 2023 at 03:02AM Digitalization has empowered consumers with more choices and information, but also increased concerns about identity theft and fraud. Consumers are worried about the misuse of AI and want their digital identity protected. Businesses can ease fears by implementing multifactor authentication and emphasizing adherence to privacy regulations. Passwordless authentication and proactive … Read more