Is Shein safe? Cybersecurity tips for fashion lovers
Shein hauls have taken social media feeds by storm, but is the website as safe as it’s stylish?
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Digital Threats, Real Losses: Cyber Risks to Retail Operations
The success of retailers depends on being able to offer consumers what they want. That means, for example, stocking Halloween costumes in October, turkeys in November, and Christmas decorations in December. Cybercriminals are all too aware of this fact and more than willing to capitalize on it, typically for financial gain or to cause disruption.
Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops
We kicked off the holiday shopping season with expectations of sales, but beware: a new wave of fake e-shops is spreading on the internet.
Ready for Black Friday? Guide to Safe Shopping
As Black Friday approaches, consumers and retailers are gearing up for deals—while cybercriminals prepare to exploit any vulnerabilities. With online shopping at its peak, hackers are poised to take advantage of the busiest, most hectic moments. Retailers face a significant challenge: safeguarding customer data and profits. A 2024 Verizon report shows that system intrusions, social engineering, and web vulnerabilities cause 92% of retail data breaches.
Dark Side of Deals: Emerging Scams for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday
As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, cybercriminals are gearing up too. This year, alongside the usual suspects, we're seeing some crafty new scams, so let’s take a look at some of the ones you should be most careful of during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. AI-Generated Fake Reviews AI has allowed scammers to flood product pages with well-written and convincing fake reviews of products.
10 Tips to Help Holiday Shoppers to Stay Safe from Scams and Cyberattacks
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the thrill of Black Friday deals and holiday shopping sprees. But it's not just shoppers who are gearing up – cybercriminals are ready to take advantage of the holiday rush, hoping to catch unsuspecting consumers off guard. While Trustwave generally focuses on protecting enterprises from cyberattacks and scams, we feel it’s important to help consumers, as well. After all, many people use work devices for online shopping and accessing social media.
Evolution of Scalper Bots Part 5: The Rise of Retail Scalping
Welcome back to our Evolution of Scalper Bots series from the Netacea Threat Intel Center. In our previous blog, we reviewed the early days of anti-bot legislation and its limitations, especially around ticket scalping. Traditional defenses like CAPTCHA quickly became insufficient, which spurred the development of bot management solutions.
Smart holiday shopping-How to safely secure deals and discounts for the hottest gifts
The holiday season brings new shopping habits—but do they put you more at risk?
Analyzing Play and LockBit: The Top Ransomware Threats Facing Retailers
This blog is the latest in a series that delves into the deep research conducted daily by the Trustwave SpiderLabs team on major threat actor groups currently operating globally. Retailer databases are chock-full of information that makes them highly attractive targets for ransomware gangs, as highlighted by Trustwave SpiderLabs in its recent 2024 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Retail Sector.
The Role of Secure Shipping in Protecting High-Value Goods
Transporting high-value goods, whether it be jewelry, electronics, artwork, or luxury items, requires an enhanced level of care and attention. The process of shipping these valuable items comes with inherent risks, such as theft, damage, or loss during transit. This is where secure shipping plays a vital role in ensuring that high-value goods are transported safely and arrive at their destination without incident. Implementing robust security measures throughout the shipping process is crucial for minimizing risk and maintaining the integrity of high-value shipments.