Securing the Retail Industry

Cyberattacks Targeting Retail

Retail businesses face constant cyber threats due to their heavy reliance on digital payments, customer accounts, loyalty systems, and online shopping platforms. Attackers often target point of sale systems, e-commerce sites, inventory systems, and third party integrations to steal payment data or disrupt operations. With increasing online transactions and global supply connections, retailers must protect their digital environments to avoid financial loss, service interruption, and damage to customer trust.

State of the Retail Industry

$3.96 Million

Average cost of a retail data breach

42%

Retail breaches that involve payment card data or personal customer information

1,700+

Significant cyber incidents targeting the retail and e-commerce sector in 2024

How VirtuThinko Helps Retail

Secure E-Commerce and Digital Platforms

Protect online shopping platforms, customer accounts, and payment systems through strong access controls, secure development practices, and continuous monitoring to prevent fraud and unauthorized access.

Data Protection and Secure Customer Information Handling

Safeguard customer records, payment details, loyalty program data, and transaction history with encryption, safe storage practices, and data governance controls that reduce exposure risks.

Retail Infrastructure and POS Security

Strengthen point of sale environments, inventory systems, and in store networks by implementing endpoint protection, application control, and network segmentation to block threats targeting physical and digital retail operations.

Third Party and Supply Chain Application Security

Secure integrations with delivery partners, payment gateways, marketing platforms, and vendor systems to prevent weak links from affecting retail operations or exposing sensitive data.

Protecting Sensitive Data in Retail

Retailers must secure customer data and maintain uninterrupted service to protect brand reputation and customer loyalty. By applying comprehensive security controls, strong monitoring, and secure infrastructure practices, retail organizations can reduce the risk of breaches, safeguard transactions, and maintain seamless shopping experiences.

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