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The danger of data breaches — what you really need to know

Webroot

If a company you do business with becomes part of a data breach, cybercriminals may have full access to your confidential information. Unfortunately, data breaches are on the rise and affecting more companies and consumers than ever. billion people received notices that their information was exposed in a data breach.

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5 Ways To Improve The Security Of Your Magento eCommerce Store

SecureBlitz

This post reveals 5 ways to improve the security of your Magento eCommerce store. An alarming report shows that more than 90% of small online enterprises are prone to data breaches. Because of this, building security authentication for eCommerce should never be a one-time effort once your eCommerce site is up and running.

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Samsung suffered a new data breach

Security Affairs

Samsung Electronics disclosed a data breach that exposed customer personal information to an unauthorized individual. Samsung Electronics suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of some of its customers to an unauthorized individual. ” reads the data breach notification sent to the customers.

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7 Ways to Leverage Retail Analytics without Compromising on Security

SecureWorld News

Leveraging customer insight without overreach Retail analytics have become a major part of good working practices for both eCommerce businesses and physical retail stores. The consequences of any kind of data breach or security weakness can be disastrous, not only for any individuals involved but also to the reputation of the business.

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US-based children’s clothing maker Hanna Andersson discloses a data breach

Security Affairs

The US-based children’s clothing maker Hanna Andersson has disclosed a data breach that affected its customers. The US-based children’s clothing maker and online retailer Hanna Andersson discloses a data breach, attackers planted an e-skimmer on its e-commerce platform. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cybercrime: Why Ecommerce Environments Should be Extra Vigilant

SecureWorld News

It is sadly the case that ecommerce cybercrime is on the rise. As cybercriminals do seem to be taking a keener interest in the industry, it is up to owners of ecommerce businesses to be extra vigilant about cybercrime and put appropriate defenses in place to keep the company secure. What new ecommerce businesses need to know.

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Retail giant Costco discloses data breach, payment card data exposed

Security Affairs

Costco Wholesale Corporation discloses a data breach, threat actors had access to customers’ payment card information. Retail giant Costco Wholesale Corporation notified its customers of a data breach that might have exposed their payment card information. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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