Are Retailers Doing Enough To Prevent Cyberattacks?

Retailers keep pouring money into firewalls and endpoint tools, yet breaches keep climbing—often through unpatched legacy systems and sloppy third-party connections. The debate now is less about spend and more about strategy: zero trust, continuous monitoring, and board-level accountability. Experts warn that treating cybersecurity as an IT line item instead of an enterprise risk is a recipe for brand damage and regulatory pain. The takeaway: resilience beats reactiveness, and culture is as critical as code.

RetailWire

The fraud trends shaping 2025: Pressure builds on online retailers

Fraudsters are swapping brute-force tactics for AI-powered social engineering, deepfakes, and account takeovers that mimic legitimate behavior. Friendly fraud and “returnless refunds” are eroding margins, while buy-now-pay-later abuse adds a fresh headache. Compliance rules are tightening, but consumers still expect frictionless checkout—leaving retailers to walk a razor’s edge between security and experience. Those who weaponize real-time analytics and shared intel networks will blunt the blow; everyone else pays the tax.

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Research: robots to the rescue as retailers face sizeable inventory and operational challenges in stores 

Autonomous shelf-scanning robots are moving from novelty to necessity as retailers battle labor shortages and inventory inaccuracies. Simbe’s research shows robots can spot out-of-stocks and pricing errors faster than humans, feeding live data back into ordering systems and planograms. Far from replacing staff, the tech frees associates to focus on service and sales. In a margin-tight world, machine vision is becoming the new backbone of store execution. 

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What CSOs Want from Security Technology Vendors: An Interview with Brian Harrell

Former DHS official Brian Harrell says security chiefs are tired of buzzwords and bloated dashboards—they want interoperable tools that solve real problems. Vendors who can integrate cleanly, prove ROI, and offer true partnership (not just procurement) will win the bid. Harrell underscores the shift from hardware-first to intelligence-first solutions, where data fusion and actionable alerts matter more than shiny sensors. In short: less hype, more help.

Security Info Watch

Proximity Cards Are a Liability: The Urgent Need to Modernize Access Control

Prox cards are painfully easy to clone, yet they still guard countless doors in critical facilities. As threat actors target physical perimeters, experts urge a rapid move to mobile credentials, biometrics, and encrypted smart cards. The modernization push isn’t just about security—it’s about auditability, user experience, and compliance. Sticking with legacy tech today could be tomorrow’s headline-making breach.

Security Magazine

The Hidden Security Risk: What You Need to Know About Tailgating

Tailgating, also known as piggybacking, is a common yet often overlooked security risk. It happens when an unauthorized individual gains access to a secured area by following closely behind an authorized person. While it can be as harmless as holding the door open for someone to be polite, it can also be as dangerous as an intruder exploiting this courtesy to breach your facility.

Why Tailgating Is a Threat 

Even a single instance of unauthorized access can put your business, employees, and sensitive information at risk. Whether it’s a malicious actor entering to commit theft or an unvetted individual compromising private data, the consequences of tailgating can be severe. That’s why addressing this security vulnerability is crucial for any organization that values safety and confidentiality.

How Tailgate Detection Systems Work

Tailgate detection systems enhance your access control by monitoring secured doorways. These systems typically use vertical rows of infrared beams to track the number of individuals passing through in one or both directions. If more people pass through than the access system recognizes, the system triggers an alert.

With customizable options, these systems can sound alarms locally or notify security teams remotely, ensuring a swift response without disrupting your workplace.

Where Tailgate Detection Makes an Impact

Tailgate detection systems are invaluable in a variety of industries, providing an extra layer of protection where it’s needed most:

• Financial Institutions: Safeguard cash, vaults, and sensitive financial records.
• Healthcare Facilities: Secure patient records, research labs, and pharmaceutical storage.
• Pawn Shops & Sporting Goods Stores: Protect firearms and ammunition from unauthorized access.
• Government & Law Enforcement: Control access to secure areas, records, and control centers.

Strengthen Your Security Today

Tailgating might seem like a minor oversight, but the risks it poses are anything but small. By integrating tailgate detection systems, you can secure your facility and prevent unauthorized access without sacrificing convenience.

Invest in peace of mind—because keeping your doors secure is about more than just locking them.

McDonald's trash duty dispute escalates to manager allegedly shooting teen employee's mom in restaurant

A Belleville, Illinois, McDonald’s manager and an employee’s mother face felony charges after a dispute over garbage escalated into a shooting, according to police.

The Belleville Police Department said 44-year-old Kathy Bledsoe of Belleville was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, while 35-year-old Tynika McKinzie, also of Belleville, was charged with aggravated battery and mob action.

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Walmart’s Quiet Arms Race Against Fakes — And What It Means for Every Online Marketplace

Walmart just pulled back the curtain on how it polices the 500‑million–item sprawl of its third‑party Marketplace, saying counterfeits are a “tiny minority” of listings—but still dangerous enough to merit heavy, proactive enforcement.

The retailer is blocking suspect products before they ever go live, ripping out dishonest sellers, and swapping intel with other platforms so bad actors can’t simply hop next door.

The subtext is clear: in 2025, trust and safety aren’t side projects; they’re marketplace table stakes.

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Workers rally against bill to abolish OSHA

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How to Upgrade Your Surveillance System, Save on Installation Costs, and Use Existing Security Cameras

A video surveillance solution is an essential piece of security for nearly every business. 

Unfortunately, these systems are also costly and can quickly become outdated as the latest hardware and software becomes available. In some cases, it might seem easier to delay upgrades due to the time and cost associated, instead staying with your existing legacy system.

However, these systems can have multiple vulnerabilities, including being prone to system failures, which may leave you without security in critical moments.

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From OSHA to minimum wage, how U.S. workers would be impacted by the Labor Department’s proposed changes

The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations, ranging from minimum wage requirements for home health care workers and people with disabilities to standards governing exposure to harmful substances.

If approved, the wide-ranging changes unveiled this month also would affect working conditions at constructions sites and in mines, and limit the government’s ability to penalize employers if workers are injured or killed while engaging in inherently risky activities such as movie stunts or animal training.

Fast Company

“Landmark” Law Requires New Rules For Big-Name Stores In New York

New York has enacted a “landmark” law forcing big-name retailers to adopt tougher in-store safety rules, including panic buttons, violence-prevention plans, and detailed incident reporting.

Large chains must train employees on de-escalation and emergency procedures and keep records of violent events for multiple years.

Supporters say the move is about protecting workers and shoppers, but some retailers complain about cost, compliance burdens, and the risk of false alarms.

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Overall Crime in California Fell Last Year, but Shoplifting Continued to Rise

PPIC

Return fraud is running rampant

Bill Stewart, the owner of LI Toy and Game on Long Island, New York, estimates that he gets "screwed over" by return shenanigans twice a month.

Customers falsely claim an item he shipped wasn't as described or doesn't work, or they send back something in much worse condition than how he released it.

Recently, a customer returned a Scooby Doo Mystery Machine model kit after two weeks with the box open, the toy half assembled, and pieces missing.

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