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How ecommerce businesses can beat the competition in 2015

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In 2015, global B2C ecommerce sales are expected to be over $1.7 trillion, with mobile commerce accounting for nearly $300 billion in sales. And as online business owners know, the ecommerce space has become increasingly competitive, with e-tailers constantly having to come up with new ways to attract consumers, many of whom shop via a mobile device (smartphone or tablet).[ Related: 7 Resolutions Ecommerce Businesses Should Make for 2015 ]So what can online businesses do to help ensure they stay competitive in 2015?

Malvertising Campaign Hits The Huffington Post Through AOL Ad Network

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Researchers have recently discovered a new malvertising campaign targeting visitors of the popular online news source The Huffington Post, among other sites. According to security experts at Cyphort Labs, the malware-serving advertisements redirected users multiple times, ultimately taking them to an exploit kit landing page by leveraging AOL’s advertising network – advertising.com. The security firm, […]… Read More
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Every Employer Faces BYOD Risks, Even Those Who Don't Allow It

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Bring your own device (BYOD) policies have become an established business practice, with over half of the respondents in a recent survey reporting they are permitted to access corporate information and services with their personal smartphone, tablet or laptop. At the same time, 95% of respondents reportedly experienced information security issues stemming from BYOD issues in the past year. Despite such reports, many businesses continue to ignore the inherent security risks of BYOD, by either not implementing adequate BYOD policies or failing to address the issue at all.

Mobile Payment Security Faces an Uphill Battle in 2015

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Only one percent of consumers believe using a third-party mobile payment provider, such as Apple Pay or Google Wallet, is a safe way to pay for in-store purchases, reveals Tripwire, Inc. This past holiday season, One Poll and Dimensional Research conducted a consumer survey of over 2,011 consumers in the United States and UK. The […]… Read More
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