Data Security

In today’s retail landscape, shoppers browse, buy and interact through mobile apps at every stage of the omnichannel customer journey. For many brands, their app is the digital storefront, the primary engine of customer engagement, and a critical revenue driver. This central role creates a heightened responsibility: securing those digital touchpoints is just as important…

The ransomware group known as Scattered Spider (UNC3944 / Octo Tempest) has already made headlines this year, with its disruptive attacks on high-profile retailers and critical service providers. The tactics weren't novel in a technical sense, but they were ruthlessly effective: social engineering, SIM swapping, multifactor authentication resets, and the exploitation of remote access tools…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, and retail is feeling the impact. As retailers adopt AI to personalize customer experiences, optimize supply chains, and streamline operations, the cybersecurity stakes have never been higher. For chief information security officers (CISOs), AI is more than a defensive tool — it’s a strategic asset that reshapes how organizations…

Organized crime groups pose a significant threat to the retail sector by exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive customer information and disrupt business operations. These groups engage in a variety of illicit activities, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and payment card fraud, all aimed at financial gain. The rise of malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms…

French fashion giant Chanel is the latest company to suffer a data breach in an ongoing wave of Salesforce data theft attacks. Chanel says the breach was first detected on July 25 after threat actors gained access to a Chanel database hosted at a third-party service provider, as first reported by WWD. The breach only…

For decades, cybersecurity strategies in retail have focused on protecting data that's visibly sensitive. Credit card numbers, personal identifiers, and financial records have traditionally been at the center of security policies. These assets are clearly defined, heavily regulated, and central to compliance. However, the threat landscape is no longer confined to these data types. Increasingly,…

Cybersecurity in retail is a significant concern for both businesses and consumers. Recently, several high-profile data breaches affecting well-known retailers such as Harrods, Marks & Spencer, The North Face, and Cartier have brought this issue to the forefront. These incidents demonstrate the constantly evolving and challenging threat landscape that retailers must contend with. They also…

The North Face and Cartier have become the latest brands to report that hackers have stolen customer data in cyber attacks, reports Yahoo Finance. Both brands have reported that data such as customer names and email addresses have been accessed, although financial information hasn't been affected. Outdoor clothing brand The North Face said it was…

Adidas has disclosed it's been hit by a cyber attack in which customers' personal information has been stolen, reports BBC. The sportswear giant said criminals had obtained "certain consumer data" which "mainly consists" of the contact information of people who had been in touch with its help desk. Adidas said passwords and credit card and…

Retail has become a frontline battleground for digital transformation and Android sits at its core. Today, 68 percent of frontline retail devices run on Android, powering everything from mobile point-of-sale (mPoS) systems and inventory apps to customer engagement platforms. This shift has unlocked efficiency and agility. However, it has also opened the door to unprecedented…