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News and coverage of security threats from in-store related theft involving employees, shop-lifting and organized crime, as well as digital issues related to cybersecurity, data breaches and theft.

Report: Decathlon exposes employee, customer data

The world’s largest sporting goods retailer has reportedly suffered a widescale security breach.

Juniper Research: Online payment fraud losses to exceed $200 billion

The ongoing high level of data breaches and fraud innovation techniques is driving high losses for e-commerce and other types of businesses. 

Verizon: Retailers see significant mobile security threat

The new Verizon Mobile Security Index reveals that retailers hold numerous mobile security concerns.

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Report: Chinese retailers feel impact of coronavirus

Supply chain disruptions and contamination concerns are two challenges the coronavirus poses to Chinese retailers.

Online discount platform prevents fake deals

Brad’s Deals is reaching out to users of a platform that verifies online offers.

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Report: Court examines Amazon’s third-party liability

Federal judges will determine if Amazon holds responsibility for damages caused by goods sold on Amazon Marketplace.

IBM: Hackers turn away from deception

Cybercriminals are evolving their techniques for breaking into computer networks.

EU proposes data, AI rules that would impact Big Tech

Large technology platforms such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook may have less control over data and more AI restrictions in the EU.

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U.S. increases liability for online retailers to police counterfeit goods

The United States plans to step up its enforcement of counterfeit goods — especially the ones that are sold by Amazon and other operators of third-party online retail platforms.

Micro Center magnifies online fraud prevention

An independent consumer electronics retailer is bolstering e-commerce security with artificial intelligence (AI).

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Wawa faces fresh fallout from security breach

Criminals may be trying to sell hacked payment card data from Wawa customers.

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2020: Three predictions for a New Year of disruption

A new year full of technology-fueled change and transformation beckons for retailers.

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Study: Retail apps show alarming security issues

A surprisingly high percentage of retail and e-commerce apps may be putting customer data at risk.

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Report: Retailers at risk from Iran cyberattack

Iranian hackers may be preparing widespread attacks across U.S. industries – including retail.

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