Deloitte: Personal Data Concerns Hitting Retail Harder
A significant proportion of consumers are feeling insecure about their personal data, according to a study from Deloitte, and many believe their information should be worth something.
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Travelers Promoting Smart Home Kits On Amazon.com
Travelers is teaming up with Amazon.com to offer discounted smart home kits as well as insurance and risk management information through what it described as the insurance industry’s first digital storefront, Amazon.com/Travelers.
Sears Identifies Data Breach
Sears Holdings has identified a data breach that impacted some Sears and Kmart customers last fall.
Hudson’s Bay Reveals Data Breach At Saks, Lord & Taylor
Hudson’s Bay said it has become aware of a data security issue involving customer payment card data at certain Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, and Lord & Taylor stores in North America.
Haier Unveils One-Stop Smart Home Solutions At CES
In an effort to overcome current barriers to smart home adoption, Haier displayed complete, one-stop smart home solutions at CES in Las Vegas.
Check Point, LG Identify Smart Appliance Security Flaw
While smart home appliances continue to enter the market, concerns over security and privacy have not waned. The latest example of smart home vulnerabilities within the housewares industry involved LG Electronics’ robotic vacuums and other smart home appliances.
Whole Foods Investigates Payment Card Data Breach
Whole Foods Market said it has investigated and resolved a security incident previously announced on September 28, involving unauthorized access of payment card information used at certain venues such as tap rooms and full table-service restaurants located within some stores.
Study: Consumers Want Better Online Payment Security
According to research conducted by payments provider Paysafe, 59% of Americans think fraud is an inevitable part of shopping online.
Study: Consumers Concerned About Data Privacy
A.T. Kearney has released a data privacy study, which includes a 7,000-consumer survey, indicating that 96% of digitally-active consumers feel “somewhat” to “extremely” concerned about data collection.
Report: Amazon Faces Cyber Security Concerns
Amazon.com is facing cyber security concerns as hackers are said to have targeted third party and independent sellers on the platform to post fake deals and steal money directly from some accounts, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
CTA Develops Smart Home Security Checklist
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has created the Connected Home Security Checklist Tool, an internet-connected device security checklist for installers of smart home technology.
Honeywell Seeks To Halt Smart Home Merger
In response to the planned acquisition of two divisions of Icontrol Networks by Alarm.com, Honeywell International has filed an antitrust suit claiming the combined entity of two of its competitors would result in 70% share of the market for software that allows remote operation of connected products and devices, according to a report by the New Jersey Law Journal.
Ecovacs To Launch Home Management Robot
Ecovacs Robotics will advance its smart home product line with the launch of Unibot, a multifunctional home management robot. The robot will be showcased at CES 2017, held in Las Vegas January 5 through 8.
SecurityScorecard: Big Retailers Invite Hacker Attacks
Hackers have more opportunities than ever to infiltrate retailer networks, according to SecurityScorecard.
Smart Home: A Cautionary Tale
The cyber attack that took down large swaths of the Internet in October was a possible double-whammy to the home products industry.
Study: U.S. Millennials More Likely To Distrust Retailers
According to a LexisNexis Risk Solutions study, Millennials in the United States are less likely to trust mobile wallets and retailers when it comes to personal information than is the case in many other countries.
Security Standards Needed For Smart Home Products
There’s been a great deal of discussion during the past year about the current-day and future prospects regarding smart home products.
Cyber Attack Underscores Smart Home Vulnerability
The cyber attack on cloud-based Internet performance management company, Dyn, on Friday, October 21, has amplified concerns over the security of smart home products.
Houzz: Consumers Embracing Smart Home Technology
Houzz’s recent home trends survey identified a growing consumer awareness and integration of smart home technology when it comes to home renovations and remodeling.
Sally Beauty Names Cyber Security Expert To Board
The board of directors of Sally Beauty Holdings recently appointed Erin Nealy Cox as an independent director. Nealy Cox will be a member of the audit committee.