Tag Archives: hacking

Customers and Retailers: Beware of Public Wi-Fi

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

Have you ever used free public Wi-Fi at the airport, Starbucks, Panera Bread, or other unsecured venues?  Is it safe from hacking, identity theft, and other invasions of privacy? No!! So, why do we use it? According to Ian Barker, … Continue reading →

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Are You Managing Your Passwords Well?

Posted on September 25, 2015 by

Everyday, millions of Internet accounts around the world are hacked into. Are YOU doing enough to protect yourself? Take a look at these past posts we’ve made: 1, 2 Then, check out these password manager tools recommended by TechRepublic and … Continue reading →

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A Retailing Call to Action: More Bad News About Hacking

Posted on January 18, 2014 by

The back story about the recent hacking episode with Target keeps getting worse!! And the implications for ALL retailers is clear: They must be more vigilant in protecting their computer networks; and they must be more responsive when hackers have … Continue reading →

Posted in Part 2: Ownership, Strategy Mix, Online, Nontraditional, Part 3: Targeting Customers and Gathering Information, Part 5: Managing a Retail Business, Part 6: Merchandise Management and Pricing, Part 7: Communicating with the Customer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments