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Retail security leaders face an evolving landscape of threats as bad actors appear to be more brazen, even when met with increased security presence.

In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of the retail sector, the imperative task of thwarting theft has undergone substantial transformations. 

As retailers approach the final stretch of this shopping blitz, they must prepare to address heightened risks of ORC and smash-and-grab incidences.

Retail security was analyzed in a recent report by Software Advice. The report found that retailers are adding security cameras to prevent theft.

Cybercriminals can trick business owners and employees into disclosing sensitive information like credentials and passwords, eventually resulting in data breaches and ransomware installations on a business’s network.

According to a retail report, petty theft (54%), grab-and-run theft (35%) and hostile customer interactions (31%) have increased in the last year.

Retailers are embracing innovation, monitoring economic indicators and seeking to create more efficient, safe and customer-focused environments.

A new report highlights global e-commerce fraud that occurred during the start of the 2023 holiday shopping season.

According to a Kapersky report, there were over 30 million phishing attacks in 2023, increasing during holiday online shopping periods.

As millions of people head to shopping malls and outdoor shopping areas, it is important to maintain vigilance because crime does not take a holiday.