Americans continue to struggle with credit and debt, and amidst that struggle lies an opportunity for retailers to educate consumers on developing better credit habits, and make them better customers. Consider these statistics that show Americans have much to do to improve their financial standing – and their credit scores: --- Total U.S. credit card [...]
In the retail world, it’s common to focus on the transaction. After all, that’s where the money is changing hands. People come to your brick-and-mortar store, website, or mobile app, find something at a fair price, maybe browse a bit, pay and then they are gone. After their purchase, they may be back, or they [...]
According to a Harris Poll/Feedzai survey, only around 25% of Americans trust banks with their data. One clear path to regaining that trust is to via robust ID protection services. “While consumers may not think about the complex wiring and plumbing of companies and organizations and how they wheel and deal personal data, there is [...]
As the world becomes more digital, your customers savor the efficiencies that come along with that. Banking by phone, localized information at their fingertips and online reviews are the kind of services that quickly become habits. But today’s fast pace of change and the complex credit landscape wrought with data breaches and other cybersecurity threats [...]
Last month, we reflected on the takedown of two popular dark web marketplaces, AlphaBay and Hansa. With more than 200,000 users and $1 billion in illicit sales, AlphaBay’s dismantling was celebrated as a landmark victory against cyber crime and a testament to the power of global government collaboration. Both sites, accessible through the Tor network, [...]
The takedown of two popular dark web marketplaces is making headlines around the world today. The US, Europol and the Netherlands announced that after a global law enforcement operation, AlphaBay, a site with more than 200,000 users and $1 billion in illicit sales, has been shut down. Following AlphaBay’s takedown on July 4th, Europol reported [...]
Another ransomware attack was identified Tuesday and is affecting critical infrastructure providers across the globe. The ransomware, called GoldenEye, is a new strain of the Petya ransomware. GoldenEye is especially vicious as it does more than simply encrypt files – it also encrypts hard drives by overwriting the master reboot record. This prevents the computer [...]
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies are designed to promote flexibility and collaboration for employees, help companies cut hardware and service costs, and are quickly becoming standard in today’s workforce. In fact, over half of U.S. companies recently reported that they allow the use of personal devices for work purposes. While there are many benefits to BYOD, it’s [...]
Late last week, news broke of a ransomware attack affecting systems across the globe. The malware variant, called Ransom-WannaCry, exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft known as EternalBlue, locking people out of their computers and demanding $300 in Bitcoin. Major organizations, including the National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K., have been affected. By the latest [...]
Every day, cyber criminals of varying skill levels and capabilities buy and sell stolen consumer and business credentials on the dark web. While once perceived to be an inaccessible, mysterious place, the dark web of today is very much within reach. Less technical, younger individuals can access the dark web and participate in underground commerce [...]
