Aspen councilman accused of stealing $2.4 million dollars
of skiing equipment to sell on eBay

Derek Johnson, a former Aspen City Councilman and mayoral candidate, stands accused of stealing over two million dollars worth of skis, snowboards, and other goods. According to The Aspen Times, the alleged thefts occurred over Johnson's 17-year tenure as an executive at Aspen Skiing Co.

Johnson's alleged methods were documented in an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Pitkin County District Court. Aspen Police Detective Adriano Minniti wrote that "Based on existing evidence, Johnson would take skis from ASC's inventory and he or his wife would deliver them to a small warehouse in Aspen that they rented. It appears that their practice was to remove any stickers identifying the skis as ASC property, photograph them and post them on eBay for sale by auction." Read more

For further information on PROACT, email inquiries to PROACT@eBay.com.

How DTiQ Melds Surveillance, Point-of-Sale
to Ring Up $50M in RMR

Integrator DTiQ uses surveillance and POS data to offer "smart audit" consultative services for retail and hospitality clients, enhancing employee engagement and reducing theft.

Most security integration companies are known for their technical ability to sift through the thousands of equipment choices from various manufacturers to pull together the best technology solution for the specific application need of their client.

But it is rare to find an integration firm whose entire business model is built around a technology stack of its own creation. Such is the case of Framingham, Mass.-based DTiQ.

The company combines its own proprietary software with IP camera technology to earn $50 million annually in recurring monthly revenue (RMR) consultation services.

The software system integrates retail point-of-sale (POS) systems with security technology to create "smart audits" for clients to reduce theft, improve the customer experience and enhance employee engagement.

Since its founding 20 years ago, DTiQ has installed its loss-prevention software and data-analysis technology and surveillance systems at more than 35,000 retail and hospitality locations.

Its business model has evolved through recent acquisitions (and a subsequent rebranding) to be more than a deployer of technology solutions, but a bottom-line consultant for its client base, which reads like a who's who in retail and fast food around the United States.

Drive-Through Intercom Roots

Founded in Los Angeles in 1999 by Sam Naficy, the company, which was originally called Drive Through Technologies (DTT), started out as specialists installing intercom systems for drive-through fast food restaurants.

Eventually, the DTT intercom business model collided with the convergence of the Cloud, which was driven by bandwidth and Internet connectivity. Soon, the company found itself focused on installing IP cameras that integrated with POS systems, still solely in the restaurant niche.

"Data became much more relevant," says Mike Coffey, CEO. "The old POS systems were just cash registers that printed out receipts. DTT moved into the business of combining the data from the POS system with Cloud-based video. When you put those two together, you can do analysis on the POS data ... you can figure out when a restaurant has its busiest times, when employees are doing things they should not be doing, and other data. DTT's new business model was to install software and surveillance systems, then marry the POS data with the video. And, we actually deploy human beings to look at the data. For the past eight years, that model has been all the growth in the business."

This article was originally published on securitysales.com

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Retailer's Alert: The US Version of GDPR Debate is On This Week & Next

NRF CEO: Protecting Consumer Privacy is a Job for Congress, Not the States
Congressional Privacy Hearings & The IAPP Global Summit in DC
With Congress holding hearings this week and next on privacy, and the IAPP Global Privacy Summit taking place here in Washington, we wanted to be sure that you saw this blog post by National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay titled Protecting Consumer Privacy is a Job for Congress, Not the States. The post was published this week as we held the NRF Spring Privacy Meeting with dozens of retailers from across the country in town to discuss privacy legislation in the states and Congress.

NRF is very concerned that measures like the California Consumer Privacy Act and initiatives in New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Connecticut could lead to a patchwork of conflicting and confusing state laws on privacy much like what has happened with data breach notification. We have asked Congress for a "uniform, nationwide, consumer-centric" approach that recognizes consumers are willing to exchange data for benefits like discounts and personalization, and to recognize that retailers use consumer information to better serve their customers, not to monetize the data itself. We have spelled out principles Congress should follow in passing a federal privacy law.

"Privacy and data security need to be addressed, but at the federal level," Matt writes in the blog post. "Congress needs to act before the states can balkanize an issue that is clearly national if not global in scope."

Below are links to Matt's blog post, to our web page on privacy issues and to letters we have sent to Congress.

Blog Posts:

Protecting Consumer Privacy is a Job for Congress, Not the States

February 26 letter to House Energy and Commerce Committee

February 25 letter to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

NRF Privacy Page

J. Craig Shearman
Vice President for Government Affairs Public Relations
National Retail Federation
Washington, D.C.
202-626-8134
shearmanc@nrf.com
 

Managing Third-Party Risks in a New Era
Report From RiskRecon and the Cyentia Institute Offers Insights
How far does an organization's risk surface extend, and who are the custodians of all that data? A new research report aims to answer those questions and offer insights on third-party risk management.

In a joint interview, Kelly White, CEO and Founder of RiskRecon, and Wade Baker, co-founder of the Cyentia Institute, offer insights on the findings in "Internet Risk Surface Report - Exposure in a Hyper-Connected World."

The research demonstrates that many organizations have a much larger and more complex risk surface these days, and they're putting a high degree of trust in third parties to protect high-value assets.

"Organizations need to do some self-reflection and ask, 'Do we really understand our whole cybersecurity risk surface? Do we have a good methodology for discovering and cataloging our third-party systems and dependencies? And it's from there that you can begin to manage," White says. bankinfosecurity.asia

Get more proactive on cyber security, says ex Europol chief
Business needs to get more proactive, collaborative, resilient and analytical to manage cyber risks posed by cyber criminals down to acceptable levels, says former Europol chief

One of the biggest challenges for industries trying to adapt to cyber threats is the fact they are essentially trying to deal with the unknown, according to Robert Wainwright, senior cyber partner at Deloitte and former Europol chief.

Wainwright said there needs to be a better, more systematic engagement in threat intelligence, and businesses need to adopt a strategic principle of resilience rather than be influenced by security suppliers and consultants that drive the sales of products and services through fear.

"I am astonished that there is not better, more mature versions of industry threat-sharing platforms - and with law enforcement of course - to use data and networking to understand better the nature of the threat and how it dynamically changes on a daily basis."

At the same time, Wainwright said that in many organisations, basic information security standards are still not being met, which is why the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme is a good thing, adding that the not for profit Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) has something similar specifically for small businesses. computerweekly.com

8 Personality Traits for Cybersecurity
Personality assessment firm Hogan Assessments lists top characteristics for a 'successful' cybersecurity hire.

The eight traits the company said are indicative of a successful career in cybersecurity are modesty, altruism, composure, scientific, inquisitive, skeptical, responsive, and diligent.

Traditional recruiting practices often overlook personality and focus on education, experience and a set of hard skills. While these are important, it is crucial to remember that personality characteristics play a huge role," said Dr. Ryne Sherman, chief science officer at Hogan Assessements. "A candidate with the suitable personality can be easily trained into the right role. This is especially true in the cybersecurity world, where companies struggle to find the experienced individuals they need. To recruit top talent, companies should direct their attention to the power of personality." Read more here. darkreading.com



46% of U.S. employees have never heard of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
According to MediaPRO's 2019 Eye on Privacy Report.

Privacy experts expect the law to apply to more than 500,000 U.S. companies. The 2019 Eye on Privacy Report findings suggest that raising employee awareness should play a key role in preparing for this new regulation.

58 percent of employees say they had never heard of the PCI Standard

12 percent of employees say they were unsure if they should report a cybercriminal stealing sensitive client data while at work.

An organization's privacy procedures are only as good as the people that make sure those procedures are carried out. This report provides insight and advice into how privacy professionals can craft an impactful privacy awareness training program-an increasingly important part of any privacy initiative. Working toward a "business-as-usual" approach to data privacy, with best practices embedded into all employee actions, is increasingly becoming a must for companies of all sizes. mediapro.com securitymagazine.com

FBI report says BEC attacks are increasing, evolving

Report indicates facial biometric accuracy improving,
but image quality could help further

3SI Security Systems Disrupting the Status Quo: A Layered Approach to Loss Prevention Todd Leggett, CEO and Dan Reynolds, VP of Retail Sales

3SI is on a mission to create a safer world with innovative technologies that redefine asset recovery and criminal apprehension. Todd Leggett and Dan Reynolds tell us how 3SI has significantly increased its footprint in the retail space by developing new retail applications for their patented GPS technology to address loss impacting multiple verticals within the retail segment. Today, they protect more than 250,000 locations worldwide and are one of the leading providers of Retail GPS Tracking and Tracing solutions.

Quick Take 8 with Bob Moraca, VP of LP, NRF
 

Bob Moraca, Vice President, Loss Prevention, NRF with MCs Joe LaRocca and Amber Bradley

Bob Moraca, VP of LP for the National Retail Federation, chats with Joe and Amber about the NRF's support for non-violent criminal justice reform, the latest findings of the NRF's ORC report, and why Cyber Risk is a major new area of focus at this year's NRF Protect conference.

Digital Ad-Fraud Losses Decline
Industry-wide efforts to combat fraud in digital advertising appear to be paying off: advertisers globally will lose about 11% less - about $5.8 billion - to fraud this year compared to $6.5 billion lost in 2017, a new study found.

For the first time, a majority of fraud attempts are getting blocked before fraudsters get paid, as ad buyers and sellers become savvier about dealing with the threat. Without those efforts, digital ad fraud would have topped $14 billion this year, White Ops and the ANA estimate.

Experts consider non-human traffic, or bot traffic, to be one of the biggest sources of digital ad fraud. Other kinds of ad fraud include the use of non-viewable ads on websites and the use of click farms where humans are paid to click on ads to increase page views and ad impressions. darkreading.com

Facial Recognition Used On Online Shoppers
NexTech AR tool watches your face as you shop, pitches when you smile
AI is learning to do what human salespeople have done for generations: gauge a customer's sentiment and capitalize on it to make a sale. The difference is that NexTech is making facial recognition and analysis possible within retailers' augmented reality apps and websites, rather than limiting it to physical stores.

While you're virtually trying on a 3D-rendered article of clothing or looking at a 360-degree view of a product, NexTech uses a device's camera to live-sample your facial expression and then offer on-screen prompts based on what Azure's AI "sees." A positive reaction might conjure up an "add to cart" prompt, while a negative reaction could suggest an alternative option that might be more to your liking. Retailers can customize the prompts and sentiments to their needs.

NexTech's AR/AI solution is available to online retailers for $79 per month and promises a universal 3D shopping solution that can be implemented with "just a few lines of embed code." The software integrates with Shopify, WordPress, and Magneto. venturebeat.com

Instagram is the "Top Showcase Platform for Counterfeiters" on the Web
By making counterfeit goods do easily viewable and accessible, Instagram has become "the top showcase platform for counterfeiters" on the web, according to Ghost Data's recently-released report, "Instagram and counterfeiting in 2019: new features, old problems." New research from the data analysis firm suggests that while Instagram is already saturated with fake luxury goods in connection with "a multi-billion dollar underground economy," the nature of the problem is only growing in severity.

The report - which looked at "about 4 million public content items published on Instagram [that specifically mention] famous fashion brands" by way of logo-recognition technology, as well as hashtag and keyword-specific searches - reveals that so far this year, more than 50,000 accounts posted more than 65 million posts and an average of over 1.6 million Stories every month devoted exclusively to the sale of fakes. That is up significantly from the 14.5 million counterfeit-centric posts in all of 2016. thefashionlaw.com

Warning over rise of fake watches, trainers and handbags on eBay, Facebook and Gumtree - but can YOU spot a dud?

Rakuten's Crypto Expansion Can Force Amazon And Alibaba To Follow

Phoenix, AZ: Grand Jury Indicts Six Defendants in Gas Skimming Investigation
Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted six men who are alleged to have been a part of an illegal credit card gas skimmer ring for fraudulent schemes and artifices, conspiracy, illegally conducting an enterprise, computer tampering, organized retail theft, and taking the identity of another person. Their alleged participation involved a scheme to purchase diesel fuel for resale with stolen credit card information between April 11, 2018, and December 20, 2018.

The investigation was performed by the Arizona Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (ADOT) in partnership with the Kroger Company Organized Retail Crime Team and the Attorney General's Office. In February of 2018, ADOT Detectives discovered tractor trailers at a private storage lot being fueled from hidden auxiliary fuel tanks contained on the trucks. The investigation identified several individuals and seven load vehicles with auxiliary fuel tanks allegedly involved in the scheme.

The individuals are accused of obtaining stolen credit card information which was encoded onto a new card, and then used the card at the pump to purchase fuel. The indictment alleges that on 31 separate occasions, the enterprise used the credit card information of approximately 40 different individuals at 12 different gas stations in the Phoenix area including Circle K, Fry's Fuel, Shell, and QuickTrip. So far in 2019, 40 skimmers have been found in Arizona fuel dispensers and reported to the Arizona Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures. Thank you Mike Powell, ORC Investigator for Kroger Co. - Fry's Food Stores for this submission! azag.gov

Slidell, LA: $100K+ of rims, tires stolen from Louisiana car dealership
As the manager of a car dealership in Louisiana was opening up the store this weekend, they discovered dozens of vehicles sitting on wooden blocks missing their tires and rims. In total, 124 tires and rims were stolen on Saturday from the Matt Bowers Chevrolet dealership in Slidell, Louisiana, northeast of New Orleans. The theft, caught on camera, showed two men sneaking on to the property in the early morning hours. "They defeated locks, alarms, surveillance video, and went as far as to manipulate the exterior lights in the parking lot so they could work in the dark of the night, completely undetected," police said. The thieves removed tires and rims from a wide range of Chevrolet vehicles, including the Tahoe, Malibu, trucks and smaller SUVs. kctv5.com
 

Gorst, WA: Reward up to $11,000 offered after 98 guns stolen from Kitsap County firearms store Kitsap County Sheriff's detectives and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are asking for your help to identify three suspects who broke into Boerner Firearms and stole almost 100 guns early Monday morning. Investigators say the suspects tripped the alarm at 1:44 a.m. at the store. Officers were on scene just minutes later, but the suspects were gone by the time they arrived. q13fox.com

Tinley Park, IL: Man reportedly steals over $700 worth of merchandise at Menards

Brunswick, ME: Police nab Dresden couple after 80 mph chase and Walmart theft; cart full of merchandise

San Bernardino County, CA: Documented Gang Member arrested for a series of thefts from Lowe's
 

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