“Luigi Was Right”: Troubling Data Exposed Over 1,000 Executives
Flashpoint has uncovered two alarming websites, “Luigi Was Right” and “The CEO Database,” which expose sensitive personal and professional data of over 1,000 executives, including contact details and financial records. These revelations highlight significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities, putting high-profile individuals at risk of identity theft, fraud, and targeted attacks. The findings underscore the urgent need for robust data protection measures to safeguard against escalating threats in the digital age.
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Nationwide coordinated retail crime crackdown results in hundreds of arrests, authorities say
A groundbreaking nationwide crackdown on organized retail crime, spanning 28 states and involving over 100 jurisdictions and 30 major retailers, led to hundreds of arrests last week. Spearheaded by Cook County’s task force, the operation targeted sophisticated theft networks, addressing a 93% rise in shoplifting incidents since 2019. Retailers and law enforcement emphasized collaboration and intelligence-sharing as key to dismantling these networks and deterring future crimes.
CNBC

Walmart cuts some Florida jobs after immigration rulings
Walmart and Disney are enforcing stricter federal work authorization compliance, leading to layoffs of employees with expired temporary residency statuses, particularly those under Biden-era protections like TPS. The Supreme Court's recent decision has impacted migrants from countries like Venezuela, Haiti, and Cuba, exacerbating labor shortages in industries such as retail and hospitality. While companies emphasize compliance with federal law, community leaders warn of the economic and workforce challenges this shift may intensify.
HR Grapevile

Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages
Amazon is developing AI-powered humanoid robots to deliver packages, aiming to integrate them with Rivian electric vans for real-world testing at a new San Francisco facility. The company has constructed a “humanoid park” to train these robots, advancing its vision of flexible, multi-functional systems capable of natural language understanding. This initiative aligns with Amazon’s broader push toward automating end-to-end delivery operations, building on its existing use of autonomous robots and its acquisition of robotaxi company Zoox.
The Verge

What National, Regional Retailers Are Planning Next

Retailers are focusing on strategic growth and innovation to boost performance and enhance customer experiences. Dollar General reported strong Q1 results, driven by operational changes, and plans to open 575 new stores in 2025. Similarly, brands like Wienerschnitzel are expanding into new locations, such as Walmart stores, while others like Signet Jewelers are prioritizing innovation and brand differentiation to drive sales.

Inside Radio

AI Stole Your Job Kind Of, But Not Really: North Korea's Tech Infiltration Scheme

Tom Meehan, CEO CONTROLTEK
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A highly developed North Korean operation implants its IT workers in U.S. and Western companies to work remotely. These workers, using stolen or fabricated identities, secure jobs with major corporations, including many Fortune 500 firms. They funnel their salaries back to the North Korean regime, which uses the funds to support its work on forbidden nuclear weapons and missiles.

The methods have become more and more intricate, and now they involve the following:

1. Creating credible resumes and acing job interviews with the help of generative AI, then manufacturing deepfake ID docs for the employment verification process.
2. Using "laptop farms" in which the worker has the workstation sent to a U.S. address, then remotely connects from North Korea or China to the workstation, usually working at night to match U.S. business hours.
3. Using deepfake technology in video job interviews to make synthetic identities that obfuscate their real appearance.
4. Making the utmost use of AI tools all the way through the job application and interview process, such as for: translating and transcribing communications, generating resumes and cover letters , conducting mock job interviews, and testing and improving job applications.

This undertaking is far-reaching. By the reckoning of Google Threat Intelligence Group authority Michael Barnhart, the North Korean personnel involved here are "wildly successful" at burrowing into American firms. CrowdStrike calls the group behind this work "Famous Chollima," and in 2024 alone, this outfit was credited with 304 incidents.

Citi to end policy restricting services to retail clients selling firearms in effort to ensure 'fair access'

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Higher-income consumers have been flooding dollar stores for bargains

 MarketWatch

H&M hit by payment system failures as retail cyber risks mount

 The Industry

Isolated Events to Actionable Insights: Maximizing the Full Potential of the Purchek® Solution

Today’s retail environment demands more than theft prevention—it demands actionable intelligence. Gatekeeper Systems' Purchek® solution transforms pushout theft events into strategic insights, helping retailers prevent losses before they happen. Through high-definition video, managed services, and integrations like FaceFirst face matching, Purchek® turns isolated incidents into powerful data. Retailers benefit from reduced shrink, safer stores, and smarter operations, all supported by a subscription model that ensures continuous updates and evolving protection.

A futuristic attitude for enhancing supply chain operations

Transporting produce efficiently and safely from farm to store is vital for minimizing operating expenses and meeting shopper and retailer quality expectations.

But developing and maintaining a solid and effective supply chain that meets ever-changing and often stringent performance demands requires an operator mindset that is willing to embrace novel strategies and systems, analysts said.

Supermarket News

Video: Thousands of Kroger, Albertsons employees mull strike

Nearly 100,000 grocery workers across the western U.S., including the Inland Northwest, are considering a strike as negotiations with Kroger and Albertsons stall over key issues like wages and short staffing.

Many workers face reduced hours, financial insecurity, and even reliance on food stamps, while employers like Kroger highlight proposed wage increases of up to 12.42% for top associates. 

KING 5

Unpacked: What federal rule rollbacks could mean for the future of BNPL

Changes at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may lead to new innovations and fewer regulations for the fintech companies that run payment services like buy-now, pay-later.

From the start, the top of the agency has seen a major leadership shift under President Donald Trump.

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Predictive Logistics in Action: How AI Is Reshaping Freight Accuracy and Global Supply Chain Planning

In retail supply chains, product variety drives customer loyalty — but it also introduces complexity. While fast-moving items receive most of the planning attention, a significant share of products moves slowly, occupies valuable warehouse space, and incurs higher handling and transport costs.

Retailers with thousands of SKUs often grapple with the silent drag created by these low-velocity items. This article explores how better network design, inventory segmentation, and fulfillment placement can drive savings without compromising availability.

Global Trade

Fastly research finds link between increased commerce cyberattacks and higher bot traffic

Fastly, Inc. today released its Q1 2025 Threat Insights Report, providing an overview of security trends, attack vectors, and threat activity across the application security landscape.

The report reveals that the commerce industry’s attack volume doubled from 15% in Q1 2024 to 31% in Q1 2025, signaling a shift in attacker focus.

Additionally, the report found that 37% of all observed internet traffic is from automated traffic or bots, with 89% of that bot traffic classified as unwanted, further illustrating the challenges faced by online businesses.

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