The end of summer is near, and as many people head out on their final vacations, now is the time for eCommerce merchants to start getting ready for the holiday season ahead. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still a few months away, they will be here before you know it, with projections showing Read more…
Whether it’s customers visiting an eCommerce site via their smartphone, or cashiers using a mobile device to accept payments, chances are mCommerce has played a big role in how retail transactions are carried out today. However, despite the ubiquity, mobile devices also present a whole new array of security risks for both businesses and shoppers Read more…
As more and more consumers and organizations alike rely on smartphones for everyday activities, having a functioning and secure mobile site is going to be even more important for retailers today. However, the bounce rates and low conversions for mobile sites still stand in the way of mCommerce becoming a viable channel for most online Read more…
Recently, a story ran in CNNMoney.com about the cyberattack experience of a small online retailer. Not only was their site victimized once, but twice in the span of four years. Over 1,000 dollars later, the owners were able to get back on their feet, but many other small businesses won’t be so lucky. Today, cyberattacks Read more…
It’s that time again, where we look back at the year passed and assess how the threat landscape has changed—for better and for worse. The 2013 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals that last year was not only defined by the varied nature of cyberattacks, but also by the increased frequency of these incidents in general. Read more…
With the PCI DSS 3.0 release only 6 months away, compliance should be on every merchant’s mind. Nevertheless, these regulations often come as an afterthought, especially for Level 3 and Level 4 businesses. As the number of online shoppers continues to grow, there are more and more opportunities for cybercriminals to strike. Increased vigilance on Read more…
Online commerce is having a greater impact on our lives as more and more businesses take advantage of these new sales channels, from e-tail to mobile commerce, to creating stand-alone mobile apps. With this in mind, we pinpointed four key topics impacting the eCommerce industry today, and created word clouds based on the data from Read more…
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Whether you are a large-scale online business or a mom and pop storefront, all merchants can and must have a strong security strategy. With Retail now the number one most targeted industry, accounting for 48 percent of all data breach incidents in 2012 alone, it is crucial for organizations of any size to protect themselves Read more…
This October, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) will be issuing a major update to the PCI Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), which are required for accepting all electronic payments. The new additions will be discussed and presented at community meetings throughout the year, but in the meantime, it is crucial for Read more…