Strategies to Defend Against the 15 Common Cyber Attack Vectors
Cybersecurity is a critical aspect of today’s digital age, where individuals and organizations are susceptible to cyber attacks. As we rely more on technology, cyber attacks become increasingly prevalent, and attackers continue to find new methods to exploit systems. In 2022 alone, Canada saw a 20% increase in cyber attacks[1], while the global numbers increased […]
Time to Rally the Retail Troops: A Guide to Strengthening Cybersecurity in Retail
Cybersecurity needs to be a priority for retailers, now more than ever. While some retailers were among the early adopters in the evolution of e-commerce in the 2000s, the pandemic accelerated digital transformation right across the board in the retail industry. According to a Retail Data Threat Report by Thales, over 70% of U.S. retailers […]
Cybersecurity and E-Commerce
The retail and e-commerce sectors are top targets for financially-motivated cyber incidents year-round. Holiday sales and e-commerce transactions are excellent opportunities for cybercriminals. The holidays have remained a heavy online-shopping season. Seventy-eight percent of holiday shoppers used approximately three channels for shopping, while 58 percent made online purchases last year. With this year’s pandemic and widespread […]
10 Ways to Protect Yourself While Online Shopping
With COVID-19 lockdowns appearing in many jurisdictions over Black Friday (and much of the run-up to the holiday season), online shopping is expected to shatter records once again this year. Count on cyber criminals to be on the lookout to try to take advantage of the situation. In part I of this Black Friday Cybersecurity […]