All Online security articles
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Retail VoiceCybersecurity: A 2022 checklist for CIOs
As retailers seek to support their digital investments with greater security, both cloud and software as a service (SaaS) migration are a big focus for 2022, says Cegid’s Olivier Chiono, but how should retail CIOs prioritise?
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Funky Pigeon suspends orders following cyberattack
Online cards and gifts retailer Funky Pigeon has taken its systems offline and temporarily suspended all orders following a cybersecurity breach last week.
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The Works forced to close several stores following cyberattack
The Works has temporarily shut some of its shops and suspended deliveries to stores in response to a cyberattack last week that involved “unauthorised access to its computer systems”.
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Data: New payment regulation could cost unprepared retailers £3.65m a day
Customers must now prove their identity when shopping online as two-factor authentication becomes mandatory for ecommerce in the UK.
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Angling Direct websites closed amid cyber security ‘incident’
Specialist retailer Angling Direct’s websites have been hit by a “cyber security incident”.
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Retail Voice
Forging an unbreakable chain: How solving the supply chain crisis starts with identity
Retailers must embrace identity solutions to overcome supply chain issues, says Ian Lowe, director of marketing solutions for EMEA at Okta.
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Tesco website and app hit by hackers, impacting thousands of shoppers
Tesco’s website and app were down for much of the weekend after being targeted by a suspected hack.
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H&M seeks to ‘regain trust’ in China following Xinjiang row
Fashion giant H&M has insisted it remains committed to trading in China and hopes to defuse a row over forced labour allegations that have led to a backlash against the retailer.
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Retail Voice
Why retailers must be switched on to online payment rules in 2021
Retailers must be aware of strict new anti-fraud measures to ensure online transactions run smoothly, says Judy Nguyen, vice-president of network product development and management at American Express.
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Data
Data: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M&S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC&C.
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Retail Voice
How to protect against changing online fraud practices
As online payment fraud becomes an increasing problem for retailers, Forter explains how best to safeguard customer accounts.
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White Stuff profits dented by digital spend and discounting
White Stuff has suffered a fall in full-year profits after ramping up investment in digital marketing and “higher than planned” levels of discounting.
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Retail Voice
Three ways to protect your payments data
Cyber-security is vital for safeguarding customers’ sensitive payment information. Consider using these three technologies, as outlined by Sage Pay, to ensure the best protection for them.
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Data
Data: Online to eat up half of retail sales by 2028
Online shopping will account for more than half of all retail sales in the UK within the next 10 years, new research has predicted.
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Watch: How shoppers want to pay online this Christmas
In the lead up to Christmas, Retail Week quizzed shoppers on London’s Carnaby Street to get the lowdown on their online shopping habits.
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Retail Voice
The true cost of a data breach to your business
With UK businesses under an increased threat of criminal online attacks, do retailers truly understand the impact a hack will have?
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Analysis
Analysis: What rocked retail in 2018?
Retail Week looks back at 2018 and reviews the pivotal events and themes that shook up the sector.
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Morrisons loses appeal on data breach that hit 100,000
Morrisons has lost an appeal against a High Court ruling that found it liable for a data breach affecting more than 100,000 employees.
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Data
How to respond to a data hack: a four-step guide
With Superdrug and Dixons Carphone experiencing an increase in cyber threats, retailers must invest in systems and processes to protect their customer data.
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Superdrug warns of possible hack of 20,000 customers
Superdrug has urged its online shoppers to change their passwords after being contacted by hackers claiming to have accessed 20,000 customer accounts.
