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Money down the drain: Washing away internal theft
July 05, 2009 By Doug Hargrove, Chief Marketing Officer at Torex
Theft is crippling many retailers, with shrinkage currently representing almost 1.5% of retail turnover and half of this being attributable to human error or the dishonest activities of employees. With this in mind, what steps can retailers take to help to ensure profits are not drained away by the actions of disloyal employees?

Infosecurity Europe says mobile workforce shift will cause security headache for many companies
March 08, 2010
A report just published that highlights the rising numbers of workers are moving to a truly mobile working environment confirms what many in the IT security industry have suspected for some time.

Retailers ‘can now ensure cost-effective business continuity’
March 01, 2010
For any retail chain - as well as companies with multiple branches/offices - ensuring business connectivity with Head Office and the banking organisations is a high IT priority.

Trusteer Finds that Two Thirds of Internet Users Reuse their Online Banking Credentials on Other Websites
February 19, 2010
73 Percent Share Online Banking Password with Non-Financial Applications;
47 Percent Repurpose Both their Online Banking User ID and Password

Industrialisation of Hacking Will Dominate The Next Decade
February 15, 2010
Imperva delineates five key security trends UK Organisations will face during the next ten years.

Cybercrime evolution means value of stolen credentials now determined by Internet service
February 15, 2010
The rapid evolution of Web 2.0 services and the parallel world of cybercrime is driving a revolution in the price that criminals charge each other for user credentials.

Verizon Business and Motorola join forces to help safeguard retailers’ wireless networks from hackers
January 20, 2010
Retailers are increasingly using in-store local area wireless networks for a variety of key functions, including staying in close touch with sales personnel who are serving customers. But all too often, these networks are vulnerable to a variety of security threats such as attacks by hackers and the use of unauthorised devices.

Avoiding the 'Seven Deadly Sins' of Online Fraud
January 19, 2010
Ori Eisen, Chief Innovation Officer at 41st Parameter, highlights seven 'online sins' which, if addressed, can deter the use of stolen credit cards and reduce identity theft and fraud.

VeriFone Announces VeriShield Protect for EMV Smart Cards
December 16, 2009
End-to-End Data Encryption Solution Complements EMV Smart Card and Contactless Payment Standards

Global fashion group Gerry Weber chooses Avery Dennison RFID solution
November 30, 2009
Gerry Weber will become the first German retail company to roll out RFID technology combining inventory management and loss prevention.

Self scanning helps retailers reduce shoplifting
November 23, 2009
Joya from Datalogic is the technological solution for understanding and monitoring each individual client.

Axxon solutions tackles UK rise of retail employee theft
November 18, 2009
Axxon is launching a low-cost retail Point of Sale (POS) integration module into its Axxon Smart Pro video management platform to help UK retailers tackle the rising levels of employee retail theft.

Argos appoints VSG for security systems
October 27, 2009
Security expert VSG Systems has been awarded a major contract to supply and maintain electronic security systems for all of the retail stores in the South East of England operated by Argos.

Crime & complacency
October 06, 2009
A recession is no time to cut risk management budgets, yet retailers are so busy chasing new business, they risk being distracted from what’s creeping out the back door, says Richard Paterson, Business Development Manager at Hicom.

Safe as Houses
September 29, 2009
Checkpoint protects House of Fraser against shrink.

Pets at Home chooses IDM Software to protect margins
September 29, 2009
The UK’s leading specialist retailer of pet foods and pet products, has chosen LossManager, from IDM Software to help improve their loss prevention efficiency and protect their margins.

Imperva says UK firms need to tighten up on Web app security
September 17, 2009
News that more than a quarter of all Web applications have a high risk of security vulnerabilities comes as no surprise says Imperva.

One in Eight Brits Falling Victim to Online ID Fraud
September 16, 2009
VeriSign Fraud Index reveals online criminals in the UK stole £2.61* billion in the last year

Is Higher Shrink Inevitable In a Global Recession?
August 18, 2009 Professor Joshua Bamfield, Director, Centre for Retail Research
Research has consistently shown that theft rises in tough economies. But not every retailer experiences higher shrink in down times. Here are some reasons why, and what retailers can do to fortify their operations.


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Intermec CN4 Improves Retail Security Applications
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Learn how the Intermec CN4 fully rugged mobile computer and Cisco Unified Communication Manager can help security guards keep an eye on critical areas even while they patrol.

European attitudes towards Biometrics
White Paper
This Paper explores consumer attitudes towards the introduction of biometric technology in the European region, as well as their views on how biometrics can help to solve problems such as identity theft and fraud.


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European Retail Theft Barometer
Nottingham: Centre for Retail Research
Monitoring the Costs of Shrinkage and Crime for Europe's Retailers.

Curbing Internal Theft - Best Practices in Loss Prevention
A Torex White Paper
Download this white paper and discover why addressing internal shrinkage is such a huge priority in the current economic climate.

Decrypting Retail Card Data Security
White Paper
Retailer environments are just too complex to completely and constantly lock down against all intruders. Encrypting cardholder data from end-to-end may be the only way to meet current security requirements. But not all encryption solutions can fully meet the task. Read this white paper to find out more...

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Conversion optimisation – the value of multivariate testing
March 01, 2010
The online retail space is more competitive than ever. George Ioannou, Head of Creative & Strategy at Maginus, argues that it no longer needs to be a case of trial and error for retailers when trying to build relationships with online customers. The introduction of multivariate testing can help companies test and respond quickly to improve website performance.

Empathica indicates that during an economic crisis, women make more sacrifices than men
March 02, 2010
A survey of more than 7,200 consumers indicates women hold back on their spending more than men in a down economy.

Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS): Kewill White Paper
March 01, 2010 - the excise sector is undergoing a
The Excise Movement and Control System for the transport of excisable goods under duty suspension will be introduced on 1st April 2010.

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