The next 30 days may determine your holiday seasonOn the heels of Gambit Security’s discovery of 600,000 credit cards being breached by AI agents for an average of $25 per targeted company, retail now face a new test. Cyberattack on French grocery freezers causes spoilage, firesA major hacking incident in France has left hundreds of supermarkets with spoiled food products and damaged equipment. Security issue takes down Ahold Delhaize USA banner websites A network security incident has caused Ahold Delhaize USA to take all five of its U.S. grocery banner e-commerce sites offline. Ransomware attacks jump 29% to hit new quarterly high in Q3 The third quarter of 2026 made cybersecurity history, and not in a good way. Comcast Business: 2,500 cybersecurity events occur every second The emergence of leading-edge artificial intelligence capabilities is increasing the effectiveness of cyberattacks. Ransomware attacks hit all-time high in August Global ransomware incidents continued a sharp upward trend from the first half of 2026 into July and August. David’s Bridal enables digital fraud detection with help from AI A leading bridal and special occasion dress retailer is beefing up its online anti-fraud efforts. Ransomware attack reportedly exposes Carhartt data A well-known online extortion group reportedly published personal information of Carhartt employees and customers following a cyberattack. Chick-fil-A data breach may have exposed customer loyalty info A popular quick-serve chicken restaurant chain is disclosing a June 2026 cyberattack that impacted its loyalty program. Cisco: Retailers see AI as necessary despite security risks While senior retail technology executives recognize the value of artificial intelligence, they also view it as a source of potential threats. Scams are getting harder for consumers to detect – here’s why it matters Most consumers agree that it is becoming more difficult to recognize online scams, with consequences for marketers. EXCLUSIVE: Here’s how spam calls change consumer behavior Fatigue from spam calls and texts is affecting shopper willingness to share information. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
