New Study Finds Retailers Boosted Cybersecurity Early in 2020 to Address Potential Security Concerns & Vulnerabilities During the Holiday Season
A new study by Tripwire found that most retailers boosted cybersecurity preparations this year to reduce vulnerabilities related to heightened consumer online shopping. The precautions taken to address these potential security concerns were covered in the SecurityInfoWatch.com story, “Retailers ramp up security measures for 2020 Holiday Season.”
Tripwire surveyed more than 200 retail industry security professionals for the study. More than 60 percent of survey respondents confirmed that holiday season security preparations were started earlier than usual in 2020.
“The retail industry has certainly had to adapt to the challenges of 2020, particularly as COVID-19 has either prevented or discouraged consumers from in-store shopping. Because of this, retail organizations have had to make changes this holiday season—they’re starting earlier and expecting increased volume, along with increased risk to both consumers and retailers,” said Tim Erlin, Tripwire VP, in the article.
Study results also found:
In a recent blog, Hikvision noted that online shopping increased by at least 75 percent in 2020. And, unscrupulous threat actors have targeted people’s COVID-related fears, resulting in more cyberattacks. The online shopping tips below can help you stay safe:
To reduce vulnerabilities when shopping online, read our full list of tips in this Hikvision blog: “Part 1, Secure Online Shopping: Insights from Hikvision’s Senior Cybersecurity Director to Reduce Security Concerns and Cyber Vulnerabilities.”
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