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Ehab Zahran, CFI promoted to Senior Director Enterprise Asset Protection and Safety for Party City
Ehab has been with Party City for nearly three years. Before his latest promotion, he served as Director Loss Prevention and Safety for the company. Prior to that, he spent 8 years as Regional LP Manager - Mid Atlantic for Follett Higher Education and nearly 12 years with OfficeMax as Field LP Manager, Investigations & ORC. Earlier in his career, he spent more than 5 years with Kmart as Area LP Manager. Congratulations, Ehab!

Bret Graddy named Senior Manager Field Asset Protection for Carvana
Before being named Senior Manager Field Asset Protection for Carvana, Bret spent more than two years with Paradies Lagardère as Regional Loss Prevention and Safety Manager. Prior to that, he spent more than three years with Sears in multiple roles, including Director of Loss Prevention and Safety. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Target and The Home Depot. Congratulations, Bret!


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Vector Security® Networks Launches New Website at www.vectorsecuritynetworks.com

Website showcases single-source physical security and managed network solutions via an easy-to-navigate user experience

Vector Security® Networks, a division of Vector Security®, Inc., and the single source provider of physical security solutions and managed network services to multi-site businesses across North America, launches its new website at www.vectorsecuritynetworks.com.

The completely redesigned website offers visitors an easy-to-navigate user experience showcasing Vector Security Networks’ business-transforming capabilities – and their features and benefits – in the physical security and managed network services space. Read more in today's Vendor Spotlight below.
 



$1-Billion iTunes Gift Card Scams
Big Business for Apple?

Apple being sued for refusing to help iTunes gift card scam victims

Class action suit claims Apple is incentivized to allow the scam to continue because it reaps a 30% commission on all scammed proceeds

Apple is being sued for allegedly refusing to help those who have fallen victim to a iTunes gift card scam. An 11-count class action lawsuit has been filed against the company. Apple is accused of lying when it says that there is no way to trace or refund the value of the cards.

There are a large number of scams which involve pre-paid gift cards like store cards and iTunes gift cards. (Here’s how the FTC describes them.)

With store cards, the scammers usually buy high-value products like laptops and smartphones, which are then sold. iTunes gift card scams usually work in a slightly different way, typically being used to buy paid apps owned by the scammers, so they receive 70% of the money when paid by Apple.

The lawsuit says that Apple tells scam victims there is nothing that can be done once the money has been spent, but argues that this isn’t true. In fact, Apple holds 100% of the funds for a period of 4-6 weeks, between the apps being purchased and Apple paying the developer. During this time, the company is in a position to refund 100% of the card value. Additionally, Apple takes a 30% commission, so would always be in a position to refund this much, even after the scammer has been paid.

As Patently Apple notes, iTunes gift card scams are big business:

The overwhelming majority of victims do not report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”). Yet even the limited iTunes gift card scams reported to the FTC during 2015-2019 exceed $93.5 million, with the dollar amounts increasing significantly each year. These publicly reported dollar amounts include the losses of only the subset of victims who fill out a detailed online FTC form asking for their personal information. As a result, this $93.5 million figure appears to be only the tip of the iceberg.

Even if only 10% of scam victims report to the FTC (versus local police, attorney general offices, Apple, or nobody at all), the iTunes gift card scam would approach $1 billion, with Apple retaining $300 million in commissions.


Many scam victims are elders, so three of the eleven counts accuse Apple of being in violation of laws designed to protect elderly people from financial abuse. 9to5mac.com

Impacting America's CCTV's
Blacklisting of Chinese Firms Rattles American Supply Chains

Apple, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger among customers of manufacturers penalized over alleged links to human-rights abuses

The addition of 11 Chinese companies to a U.S. trade blacklist of entities Washington says are linked to human-rights abuses of the Uighur minority group in Xinjiang is entangling major brands and likely to further a reordering of supply chains that feed American consumers.

U.S. authorities on Monday punished the suppliers, which include textile makers and component suppliers that sell products to major Western firms, by blocking them from buying U.S. technology without a license. Among those to have done business with the targeted manufacturers are Apple Inc. and clothing marquees Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, according to a report earlier this year.

The latest entries on the blacklist join more than three dozen entities that have been called out since October over alleged abuses in Xinjiang. The additions stand out in that some are more directly involved in the supply chains of U.S. firms, who in turn sell smartphones, accessories and clothing to American consumers. Those barred previously include surveillance-camera maker Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., artificial-intelligence companies SenseTime Group Inc. and a number of Chinese public-security bureaus. wsj.com

Video Surveillance Industry Impact?
Latest U.S. Regulation on Chinese Manufacturers Offers Challenge to Retailers
Tensions between the U.S. and China continue to rise in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, as the U.S. has issued a final rule revising the Federal Acquisition Regulation specifically to implement section 889(a)(1)(B), or “Part B.” The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 14, and will go into effect on Aug. 13.

This is being watched very closely in our industry due to the video surveillance equipment covered, but recently, many other industries have become quite concerned,” said Jake Parker, senior director of government relations at the Security Industry Association (SIA).

Parker points out how widespread the use of video surveillance is across all sectors — almost every commercial building has a security system. And the Chinese video surveillance manufacturers specifically listed in the ruling — Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision and Dahua — produce some of the most commonly used surveillance equipment on the market.

SIA and other industry associations believe the rule is not clear enough for companies to start following in August. sdmag.com
 



Violence & Protests


Portland, OR: Violence escalates overnight between feds, protesters after thousands march downtown

  

Portland moms and dads marched in droves Monday night, joining downtown protesters in a demonstration that would later swell overnight amid escalating tensions with feds in the city, according to multiple reports.

On the 54th night of demonstrations, the group of parents dressed in yellow and orange marched from the downtown Waterfront to the Justice Center. They reportedly set off to meet up and protect protesters who they said had been gassed or injured by federal officers.

Portland has experienced weeks of unrest following the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

President Trump has insisted that federal troops are needed to protect government assets in Portland, but the city’s mayor has called on Trump to remove federal agents sent there. foxnews.com

Day 54: On Portland’s Streets, Chaotic Scenes Continue Tradition of Protest

Dozens of moms formed a human shield to protect protesters from officers outside a federal courthouse in Portland

'Barely worth discussion': DHS official dismisses uproar over use of unmarked vehicles in Portland

Trump Threatens Federal Enforcement in NYC and Other Big Cities  if Leaders Don't ‘Do Something' About Gun Violence
President Trump suggested sending federal law enforcement into New York City and other cities "run by the same liberal Democrats" if the recent spikes in gun violence aren't quelled.

The subject arose in the Oval Office Monday after a reporter questioned the president on the use of federal troops in Portland, Oregon and his intention to implement similar tactics in other cities.

"New York was up 348 percent -- the crime rate. So the governor has to do something about it. And if the governor is not going to do something about, we'll do something about it," he said.

Data provided by the NYPD found 854 people injured from gun violence in New York City so far this year, that's a 78 percent from the 481 reported injuries from last year. nbcnewyork.com

NYPD Commissioner Rails Against "Cowards" Who Have
"Screwed This City Up" With Police Reforms

In a speech to top NYPD commanders, Commissioner Dermot Shea gave a pointed defense of his police department, and lashed out at the New Yorkers who have pushed for police reform over the past several months.

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We're not giving this god***n city back to criminals. We're not," Shea said in a Compstat meeting, according to video obtained by the Daily News. “I don’t know if there’s ever been a period like this where so many systems of government are literally cowards who won’t stand up for what’s right. They’re failing at every possible measure to be leaders and they throw it on the backs of the men and women of this police department. And curse them with one hand and then blame them with the other. How dare they."

He added, "They have screwed this city up so much in a short period of time, it's gonna take some time to get our arms around it."

According to Gothamist, Shea and his commanders recently sought to blame an uptick in shootings and violent crime on police reforms and public health measures taken during the pandemic, but their own data contradicted these claims. gothamist.com

Workers Across the U.S. Strike Against Racial Inequality
Protests Call for More Support for Black Workers


Activists and union workers stage one-day strikes to push for an end to racism

Groups of activists and unionized workers across the country participated in a walkout on Monday, calling for an end to racism and for more corporate and government support for Black workers.

The constellation of one-day strikes joined by unions such as the Service Employees International Union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the American Federation of Teachers, the United Farm Workers and dozens of other organizations aimed to bring attention to lower pay and poor treatment for workers of color, organizers said. The actions, which had been planned since earlier in July, continued nearly two months of heightened activism for racial equality after the police killing of George Floyd in late May.

The strikes highlighted the connection between poverty and racial injustice, said the Rev. William Barber II, a leader of Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, one of the organizations that joined the protests.

In Chicago, fast-food workers and service workers and their supporters marched from the James R. Thompson Center, which houses state-government offices, to a McDonald’s restaurant. McDonald’s Corp. locations were the focal points of strikes in several cities, where protesters argued that the fast-food chain takes advantage of workers of color.

In Los Angeles, dozens of drivers for Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. joined fast-food workers demanding broader employment protections, according to the Mobile Workers Alliance, which helped organize the gathering. Uber and Lyft are contesting a new California law that seeks to reclassify drivers as employees, eligible for benefits such as paid sick leave and health insurance.

In Manhattan, groups of workers gathered at the Trump International Hotel near Columbus Circle to support the Heroes Act, proposed legislation that would provide protective equipment and extend benefits to workers who haven’t been able to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic. The bill has been passed by the Democratic-led House of Representatives but hasn’t been taken up by the GOP-led Senate. wsj.com

Whole Foods fired the Cambridge worker who led protests over BLM masks.
Now, they’re getting sued.

“This is a moment in history when companies need to walk their talk on racial equality."

After being disciplined for wearing Black Lives Matters masks during their shifts, Whole Foods workers in Cambridge are leading a national class-action lawsuit against the supermarket chain.

The lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court in Boston, argues that Whole Foods violated Civil Rights Act protections against workplace discrimination after it sent home — and, in one case, even fired — workers who wore face coverings supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. boston.com

Minneapolis, MN: Body found in pawnshop that was torched in George Floyd protests
A charred body was found in the wreckage of a Minneapolis pawnshop this week — nearly two months after the building was burned down in the protests that followed George Floyd’s police-custody death. Investigators were acting on a tip when they found the man’s body in the rubble of Max It Pawn on East Lake Street in south Minneapolis, Police Department spokesman John Elder told The Star Tribune. nypost.com

Mayor, NYPD Officials Fume After Bridge Assault Suspect Released Without Bail;
Commissioner Says ‘The World… Seems Like It’s Upside Down’


25-year-old busted in connection to brick attack on NYPD cop during protests

Bronx Community Leaders Encourage Unity With NYPD In Call To Curb Violence;
‘It’s Not Snitching, It’s Caring’


Retired Seattle officer warns about risks of defunding police, encourages more training

 



COVID Update

US: Over 4M Cases - 144K Dead - 1.8M Recovered
Worldwide: Over 15M Cases - 615K Dead - 9M Recovered


Private Industry Security Guard Deaths: 154+   Law Enforcement Officer Deaths: 62
*Red indicates change in total deaths


‘Less Optimistic’ and ‘More Cautious’: Top C.E.O.s Fret as Virus Cases Rise
Many of the nation’s business leaders are steeling themselves for a period of prolonged economic disruption and the prospect of a slow, halting recovery.

While retail sales have mostly rebounded to pre-crisis levels and the stock markets remain buoyant, business leaders and economists still see serious cause for concern. Tens of millions of Americans are out of work. Important parts of the economy — including live sports, movie theaters and many tourist attractions — remain largely shuttered. Business districts are still primarily empty as people continue working from home. And as the virus spreads, new lockdowns could cause further economic disruptions. nytimes.com

Want Customers? Get Safety Right 1st
Shoppers Avoiding Unsafe Stores

Two-thirds of shoppers say the safety measures a retailer has put in place to protect them from COVID-19 will determine where they spend their money, according to a recent survey conducted by business solutions company Cennox.

The survey also revealed that 46% of shoppers think safety measures put in place at supermarkets and retail stores have been inadequate or poorly managed, and only 7% said they have complete trust that retailers will keep them safe. Over two-thirds of shoppers (69%) said that they would consider switching from their regular supermarket if their in-store safety expectations were not met. supermarketperimeter.com

Then Comes Racism & Diversity
Masks, BLM Drive Retail Boycotts From Both Sides
Retail boycotts are on the rise, especially among younger consumers. Racism and mask policies stand as big reasons for those actions, with consumers on both sides taking stances.

The survey found that 38% of consumers are withholding their dollars from at least one company, up from 26% in January 2019. The main reason for those boycotts are political - that is, not about such other factors as poor customer service, return policies or mishandled payments.

Of those boycotting customers, 23% said they are avoiding companies because of accusations of racism leveled against them. "A similar number of consumers said the diversity of a company's executive suite factors into their decision to spend money with that company," according to the survey report.

As more retailers rush to implement masks requirements for shoppers, consumers appear divided on where they stand, according to this research. It found that "16% are withholding dollars from businesses that don't require shoppers to wear masks, but 15% are boycotting places that do require patrons to don face coverings." That battle appears to be turning in favor of mandatory mask policies for retail shoppers even though some states have resisted pressure to set their own requirements. progressivegrocer.com

Store Health Ambassadors

Wal-Mart stands its ground in the War on Masks
Monday marked the first day of Wal-Mart’s nationwide mask decree: no mask, no service. How would that go over in Georgia, a state whose governor has not only shot down mask mandates but filed a lawsuit against them? That was the quest, and it began … quietly.

“Only one person complained,” said the greeter, who sported a Wal-Mart-blue mask. So what happened? “She put on a mask and went inside.”

“As a company, Walmart has encouraged customers to wear protective facial coverings for the last several months,” Wal-Mart said in a statement provided to Yahoo News. “Through a new role, store health ambassadors, we’ll continue informing customers about the benefits of wearing protective coverings, whether it be for their safety as explained by the CDC, or by orders issued from elected officials.”

(Update: since the initial publication of this article, I’ve heard multiple stories of ambassadors just letting customers walk into stores without masks. I’ve reached out to Wal-Mart for comment, but let’s be honest: nobody wants to be the target in a social media tantrum video, and “bouncer” isn’t in most Wal-Mart employees’ job description.)

Legal CYA

It’s also a bit of preemptive tail-covering. Coronavirus lawsuits are coming before long, as individuals try to pin the blame for their infection on outside entities. But even though such lawsuits have a flimsy-at-best chance of success, corporations know the best defense is anticipatory offense.

“Certainly, by requiring [masks], it’s one step toward avoiding any negligence claim [from a customer],” "Stores and schools are going to want to err on the side of caution, and most of them are going by CDC guidelines as a demonstration of lack of negligence. yahoo.com

Covid-19 Prompts Walmart to Close Stores on Thanksgiving Day & Pays Another $428M Bonus
Walmart said it will close stores on Thanksgiving Day this year to avoid crowds.

Walmart to pay $428 million in staff bonuses Walmart also said Tuesday it will pay out another special cash bonus to store, club, distribution center and fulfillment center associates as a reward for serving customers during the coronavirus pandemic. wsj.com

Retailers Figuring Out How to Respond to COVID
REI Faces Staff Backlash Over Response to Covid-19 Cases

The co-op has raced to respond to criticism from store workers about how it has handled coronavirus cases at reopened locations.

Its previous approach to handling cases among employee was in compliance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it changed its policy on Tuesday “to expressly give managers the authority to notify the full team at their store if there is a known Covid case,” and when that employee was last at work, Rob Discher, an REI spokesperson, said in an email. That same day, Eric Artz, REI’s chief executive, disclosed in a companywide meeting that there were 18 active coronavirus cases across the co-op, which has roughly 13,000 employees.

Retailers across the country are having to adjust to the surging pandemic and its effects on stores and employees. The rapid onset of the virus and shifting guidelines from the C.D.C. have forced retailers to figure out new safety protocols on the fly, from whether employees (and now customers) should be required to wear masks to deciding how to notify workers that they may have been exposed to the virus.

“Ethically, it would be appropriate to inform employees that someone tested positive but I don’t think there is a uniform standard at this time,” said Nicole Huberfeld, a public health expert and law professor at Boston University. “We need to figure it out — we’re always running to stand still during this outbreak.” wsj.com

Background Screeners Turn to COVID-19 Testing
Background-screening companies have begun offering COVID-19 testing and administration services as a natural extension of their existing business offerings. These providers, which conduct pre-employment background checks on job candidates, are leveraging relationships with nationwide laboratories, along with established technology platforms and compliance expertise, to help organizations test employees who are returning to the workplace.

New York City-based Sterling is one background screener now offering such end-to-end health testing services. shrm.org

Can your employer be held responsible if you get coronavirus when you return to work?
Legal experts say employees probably will be limited to workers compensation claims, and those may be hard to secure.

Unless a person has a disability or medical condition that employers are legally required to accommodate, most Texans will have to return to work when their employers decide it's OK.

But what if you contract the virus after you return? Can your employer be held liable for your illness? Here's what you need to know about employees' rights during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Can you sue your employer if you get COVID-19 after you go back to work?

There's one exception to that trade-off: If the employer showed reckless disregard or negligence for the health and safety of its employees. dallasnews.com

U.S. Retailer Requiring Masks List Grows
Ingles Markets, Aldi, Meijer, Lowe's to require masks. Winn-Dixie reverses course and mandates masks, too.

UK - July 24th Face Masks Become Compulsory in Shops in England

L.A. County reports record number of coronavirus hospitalizations

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Releases Safe Stay Guest Checklist
 



LexusNexis 2020 True Cost of Fraud Study: E-commerce/Retail Edition
The study included a comprehensive survey of 801 risk and fraud executives in Retail and E-commerce companies in the U.S. and Canada.

This research was conducted pre- and during the COVID-19 shutdown. Results have been analyzed by these time periods to understand any impacts on and challenges related to fraud detection and prevention during this unprecedented time.

Key Finding #1: Fraud continues to increase, with significant impacts to Mid / Large retailers and E-commerce merchants.

The cost of fraud has risen 7.3% across US retailers and e-commerce merchants. Every $1 of fraud now costs them $3.36 compared to $3.13 in 2019. This is significantly higher compared to $2.87 (USD) for Canadian retailers overall.

The average number of successful fraud attempts has increased more so for US Mid / Large retailers, by 43% - 48% since 2019.

Download the report

Tapestry CEO Resigns After Board Opened Investigation into His Personal Behavior
The parent company of Coach and Kate Spade said Mr. Zeitlin had resigned Tuesday for personal reasons after less than a year in the role.

The board hired the law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP to investigate allegations raised by at least one woman, the people said. The woman accused Mr. Zeitlin of posing as a photographer under an alias to lure her into a romantic relationship more than a decade ago, the people said.

“In the past month, a woman I photographed and had a relationship with more than 10 years ago reached out to various media organizations to express her concerns about what had occurred,” Mr. Zeitlin said in a statement Tuesday. “I felt compelled to resign today because I do not want to create a distraction for Tapestry, a company I care deeply about.”

In 2007, Mr. Zeitlin and the woman, a model looking for headshots, met on an online site where he posed as a photographer under an alias, one of the people familiar with the situation said. Mr. Zeitlin and the woman entered into a romantic relationship, but he never disclosed his true identity, this person said. wsj.com

Nordstrom Lays Off 521 in Seattle
The department store has announced the closure of 16 full-line stores, its Trunk Club locations and three specialty stores, leaving off-price Rack intact, and has informed its landlords that it won’t pay full rent for the rest of the year. retaildive.com

Tailored Brands Plans to Reduce 20% Corp. Headcount & Close Up to 500 Stores
Our brands include Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores Clothing for Men and K&G.

Aldi Hit 2,000th Store in U.S. & Opening 70 in 2020
Chipping Away at the Big Boys

Sephora Cuts 117 Jobs (7% of corp.) in Restructuring

Allied Universal Acquires Chicago-Based Phoenix Systems & Service

The Monitoring Association (TMA) 2020 Fall events pivot to virtual format

Kmart Store Count Down to 95 Now

LinkedIn to Lay off 6% (960 Jobs) of Workforce
 


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Vector Security® Networks Launches New Website at www.vectorsecuritynetworks.com

Website showcases single-source physical security and managed network solutions via an easy-to-navigate user experience

PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2020 – Vector Security® Networks, a division of Vector Security®, Inc., and the single source provider of physical security solutions and managed network services to multi-site businesses across North America, launches its new website at www.vectorsecuritynetworks.com.

The completely redesigned website offers visitors an easy-to-navigate user experience showcasing Vector Security Networks’ business-transforming capabilities – and their features and benefits – in the physical security and managed network services space.

“While we are the one-source solution for both physical security and managed network services and solutions, we understand that some customers and prospects may want to access information specific to just one or the other,” said Art Miller, Vice President of Marketing, Vector Security. “To that end, we’ve structured the website to provide distinct entry points for each – one for physical security and one for managed networks – so that visitors can easily locate the information they are looking for.”

The website also highlights Vector Security Networks’ expertise in industry-specific markets such as healthcare, retail, restaurants, automotive and more, with content that includes use cases and white papers for many of these markets.

Another standout feature of the website is the new Vector Security Networks blog. “The blog provides further thought leadership from our in-house experts,” said Andrew Opalinski, Manager, Digital Marketing, Vector Security. “Fresh content will be added regularly to provide the latest insight on physical security and managed networks, as well as industry- and vertical-specific solutions.”

“We feel the new website represents our business well, but more importantly, it provides visitors with content to inform their decision-making as they search for a provider of solutions that can transform their business,” said Gary Fraser, Vice President of Sales for Vector Security Networks. “Throughout the site, users are easily able to contact us for a more in-depth assessment specific to their business.”

Highlights of the new www.vectorsercuritynetworks.com include:

  • Separate, distinct navigation for physical security and managed network services;

  • Content for a range of industries served, including use cases and white papers;

  • A blog featuring the latest tips, news and happenings in physical security and managed networks, as well as in industry-specific markets;

  • Channel Partners information for technology consultants seeking a partner with managed network services expertise.


 

 

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Primary Concern - Lack of Network Visibility
Major concerns and risks hindering CISOs ability to strengthen security posture

Balbix Inc. released its 2020 Cybersecurity 360 Report. The report assesses the state of the enterprise cybersecurity posture in the wake of COVID-19 when the majority of organizations have rapidly adjusted to remote work policies and escalating threats. The findings identify the perennial challenges and primary risk drivers that security professionals are currently facing.

The report found that 89 percent of security professionals are most concerned about phishing, web and ransomware attacks. This is especially alarming, says Balbix, considering that only 48 percent confirm that they have continuous visibility into the risk area of phishing, web and ransomware. The findings also determined that 64 percent of organizations are only, at best, somewhat confident in their security posture, and that the lack of visibility into security is the primary concern for organizations. Specifically, 46 percent find it hard to tell which vulnerabilities are real threats vs. ones that will never be exploited. Limited visibility of the overall attack surface (37 percent), and the burden of being inundated with far too many alerts to act upon (25 percent) were found as additional significant concerns.

The second biggest security threat faced by organizations, after phishing web and ransomware attacks, is unpatched systems (53 percent); Misconfigurations (47 percent) follows as the third main risk driver. securitymagazine.com

#1 Need: Network Visibility
Surge in remote work propels network visibility to top concern for NetOps & SecOps

VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAvi) released the results of its 13th annual State of the Network global study of enterprise networking and security challenges. The study shows that IT teams critically require better visibility into the network driven by a number of factors, including tremendous disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, relentless technological advances, remote working reaching an all-time high and the expanding security threatscape. Indeed, 73 percent of respondents said security professionals need comprehensive visibility into network infrastructure to enhance cybersecurity efforts and speed remediation.

During the global pandemic, infosec professionals are reporting a rise in cyberthreats. And as enterprises increase connectivity, networks are even more exposed to vulnerabilities. More than half of respondents (54 percent) have already deployed IoT devices. While another 24 percent of respondents plan to do so in the next 12 months, only 57 percent of them have a mechanism in place to monitor those devices. securitymagazine.com

No Workers, No Breaches - Bottom Line
Number of Reported Breaches Decrease In First Half of 2020
With the pandemic as a backdrop, publicly reported US data breaches dropped as more employees and suppliers stayed home.

According to new research, a rising rate of coronavirus infections has been met with a declining rate of reported cybersecurity breaches. The finding, from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), shows that publicly reported US data breaches dropped 33% in the first half of 2020 compared with the first half of 2019.

The ITRC sees significant drops in two of the three primary sources of breaches: Insider threats and third-party contractors have seen substantially lower numbers, while those from external threat actors are down but by a smaller margin.

The number of publicly reported breaches in 2020 is on track to be the fewest since 2015, says the ITRC, which also cautions it expects numbers to rise once again when the pandemic has run its course.

Read more here. darkreading.com


2.8M in Cybersecurity Field Globally - 30% Women
(ISC)² survey shows women increasingly embracing cybersecurity as a career path

The 2019 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, which polled 3,237 individuals responsible for securing their organizations’ critical assets in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Women accounted for 975 - 30 percent - of overall respondents, up from 24 percent the year before. While men still make up a majority of the cybersecurity workforce, the growing percentage of women, and their positions within organizations, suggests cybersecurity provides a rewarding career path for women who choose to pursue it, says (ISC)2.

Women in the cybersecurity profession are committed to their roles for the long term, according to research data from (ISC)2. They view cybersecurity as a viable, rewarding career and a solid majority of them plan to stay in the profession until retirement. securitymanagement.com


 
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Online Shopping Fraud is Helping Well-Known Websites like Amazon

There is another factor that is also contributing to Amazon increasing its role as the undisputed global monopoly of online commerce: fraud in online commerce.


In bank branches it is more and more frequent to receive customer complaints about fraud in online purchases. Most claims are made for online purchases on fraudulent websites. The customer makes the payment by credit card but the merchandise never arrives. In these cases, almost all of these claims are resolved favorably in favor of the customer thanks to the insurance that credit cards, such as Visa, have incorporated. But the moment of uncertainty facing the customer is considerable, especially in high-value purchases. The fact is that in the face of these unpleasant situations, we always recommend clients to try to buy on well-known websites.

And in fact, the main recommendation that online security experts give to e-consumers is to choose a trustworthy website: Only buy where you have complete confidence.

And which online shopping website is best known worldwide? According to all surveys, it is Amazon. seekingalpha.com

Working from Home Until Jan. 2021
Amazon Adjusts COVID-19 Work-From-Home Policy

Amazon has told its corporate employees that they can work from home until January 2021, according to new reports. That makes it the latest company to adjust its remote-employee guidance as the tech industry tries to navigate its way through the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, Amazon’s warehouse workforce must continue to report in. Although the company allowed those warehouse workers who feared for their health to take extended unpaid leave, that policy ended May 1 (with some exceptions). Amazon has instituted protective measures in its warehouses, including protective gear and temperature checks, but has found itself embroiled in controversy over its steps nonetheless.

Amazon isn’t alone in its policy for corporate workers. For instance, Apple is reportedly slowing down its plans to reintroduce employees to its offices, while Snap has extended its remote-work policy from early September through January (and potentially beyond). And Google has made it clear that most of its employees will be working from home for quite some time into the future. insights.dice.com

Online Grocery Sales in UK Up 92% in 4 Weeks Up to July 12th


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Anderson County, TN: Owner of 2nd Hand Business charged with Money Laundering and Organized Retail Crime
John Packard, who owned stores in Clinton, Oak Ridge and Kingston that sold second-hand merchandise including video games, was reportedly arrested in Las Vegas on June 18. He is now charged with money laundering, theft of property and organized crime. The Seventh Judicial Crime Task Force, a group of various law enforcement agencies working in the Oak Ridge and Anderson County area, investigated Packard. Simon Byrne the director of that group, gave information to The Oak Ridge on Packard on Tuesday, July 7.

Previously, Byrne said, the Seventh Judicial Crime Task Force “seized a lot of property” from the businesses in Oak Ridge, Kingston, and Clinton, as well as Packard’s residence. “We’ll just call them seized as evidence for now,” Byrne said. Some of the items seized were merchandise. When asked if the items seized were stolen merchandise, Byrne answered, “That’s the issue up for debate.” Byrne said the charges against Packard include one charge of money laundering, and two counts of organized retail crime. One charge involves items of more than $1,000 and the other one is a different organized retail crime charge. Byrne also said there is one count of theft more than $10,000, but less than $60,000. columbiadailyherald.com

Allen Park, MI: Shoplifter walks out of Lowe’s with 4 Air Conditioners; believed to be Repeat Offender
The thefts were reported July 3 at Lowe’s, 23111 W. Outer Drive, by a loss prevention employee. She told police that the same suspect, a 23-year-old Detroit resident, had been stealing from the store for over two weeks. After entering the store, the man loaded four Hisense portable air conditioners onto a flat cart, then exited the store through the garden center without paying for them. Each unit was valued at $369, for a total cost of $1,476. The name of a suspect was given to police by the loss prevention employee, who recently had discovered Lowe’s merchandise for sale on Facebook Marketplace by a person using that name. thenewsherald.com

Springfield, MA: Case smashed, jewelry stolen at Kay Jewelers in Eastfield Mall
Police detectives are investigating after two suspects smashed through a jewelry case and stole merchandise from Kay Jewelers at the Eastfield Mall Monday. Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said two men entered the jewelry store at around 4:10 Monday afternoon, and began smashing the glass. The two left the store with an “undisclosed amount of jewelry,” Walsh said. No injuries were reported, and no information about the suspects has been made available at this time. wwlp.com

Worchester, MA: Man charged with stealing 30+ bottles of alcoholic beverages, including a dozen bottles of champagne, from a Chandler Street business
Police wrote that they believe Gerald Jones, removed the door of the Paku Lounge around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, went inside and took 20 liquor bottles along with the champagne. Jones was charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony and larceny of property valued at more than $1,200. telegram.com

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Detroit, MI: Quadruple shooting at local restaurant leaves 3 men dead,
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The electricity was out in their neighborhood and Carnell, Cortney, and their cousin decided to go to the carryout restaurant at the corner of Dexter and Joy Roads to get something to eat around 11 pm. Detroit Police said a 25-year-old parolee was also inside the restaurant and pulled out a gun and opened fire, fatally shooting Carnell and Cortney. Their cousin, Branden Mosley, 28, was also shot but survived. At last check, he was in critical condition. A 34-year-old man was also killed. Less than seven hours later, Detroit Police had the suspect in custody. wxyz.com

Houma, LA: One killed, at least five arrested after shootout at Sonic restaurant
One man was killed after multiple people pulled out guns and started firing shots at each other at a Houma fast food restaurant. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said they received multiple calls of a shooting around 3 p.m. Sunday at the Sonic. A disturbance occurred that resulted in multiple people drawing firearms and shooting at each other, officials said. According to the TPSO, 21-year-old Mcgarrete Jackson was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and later died at a local hospital. Through witnesses and physical evidence, the TPSO said they have arrested several people related to the incident. During the disturbance, the TPSO says 19-year-old Jai Poole produced a handgun and shot Jackson. He was arrested for second-degree murder. wdsu.com

Tampa, FL: Man opens fire in Pawn Shop parking lot
Shocking video shows a man opening fire in the parking lot of the Gold Mine Pawn shop in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said 21-year-old Jarrod Mingo shot two cars. Both had people inside but no one was hurt. cbs12.com

Groves, TX: Man indicted for aggravated assault after allegedly shooting Truck Repair Shop owner
 



Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Weber County, UT: Man allegedly printed pornography at Walmart to ‘send to the homies, who were locked up’
A probable cause statement from the 2nd District Court of Ogden said John Hughes, 32, is facing a charge of distributing pornographic material, a third-degree felony. On May 28, Ogden officials received a complaint of a man that was allegedly printing off pornographic images at Walmart photo center at 20th Street. Complainants and witnesses from Walmart Loss Prevention said the females in the images appeared underage. Surveillance was also obtained from Walmart Loss Prevention of Hughes allegedly printing off the pictures. On Sunday, Hughes was located and taken into custody. After being read his Miranda rights, he admitted to printing off the pornographic pictures but denied that the pictures were of underage females. Hughes is currently on probation and was the passenger in a vehicle that fled from police Saturday night. gephardtdaily.com

Kansas City, MO: Struggling single mother donates lottery winnings to Mo. officer shot in line of duty

Salem, VA: Man gets 9 years in prison for armed robbery of a 7-Eleven for $200

Rochester, MN: Former Mayo Clinic Parking Supervisor pleads guilty to $100,000 embezzlement

 



Fire/Arson

Seoul, South Korea: Blaze kills 5 in Yongin distribution center
A fire broke out in a distribution center in Yongin, south of Seoul, leaving five people dead, the National Fire Agency said Tuesday. The fire started at 8:29 a.m. at the SLC Distribution Center (frozen processed foods ) in the city. A total of 69 workers were working at the center and most of them were on the basement level floor at the time of the fire.. The fiire started after an explosion in a freight truck, which was loading. The fire Tuesday marked the second time in less than three months that a distribution center has been engulfed in fire. koreaherald.com


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