US Retailers poised to be targets of cyber attacks

It’s kinda our turn now but we can protect ourselves. Staying vigilant and thinking twice before parting with your finances is probably the best way to fight this since our data is definitely out there already. Through Hexagon Center, we can do this together.

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Daniel Masterson, Ai Courtrie Buson & Bard Gee
May 23, 2025

for the week May 18, 2025, 73rd edition

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This is a deep collaboration between Chicbus and Alipay - the world’s first technology retail Alipay flagship store （Designed By LYCS Architecture）. The design focus on the spatial strategy of emphasis on spatial experience. The square site was diagonally divided to be very different two parts “virtuality and reality”. This photo is the virtual part. The design focus on the spatial strategy of experience.

U.S. retailers and consumers can take several proactive steps to protect themselves:

  • Monitor Accounts Regularly

  • Be Cautious with Emails and Links

  • Use Strong, Unique Passwords

  • Enable MFA Where Available

  • Limit Sharing of Personal Data

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🤷‍♀️ What now?: Create emails, numbers, etc. for shopping only.

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Glossary/Legend:

  • Cyberattack - A malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or device. The goal of a cyberattack is to disrupt or damage the target, or to steal data, intellectual property, or money.

  • Malware (short for malicious software) - refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called hackers) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems.

  • Ransomware - A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt them. Ransomware can infect a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, printers, and more.

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