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ICYMI: Retailers Should Be On High Alert
Researchers warn threat actors in UK retail attacks are targeting US sector

Google Threat Intelligence researchers say the hackers behind intrusions at multiple British retailers are launching similar social engineering attacks against American companies.

A cybercrime gang believed to be responsible for three attacks in the U.K. in recent weeks has turned its attention toward the U.S. and has been able to compromise multiple targets in the sector, according to researchers from Google Threat Intelligence Group and Google subsidiary Mandiant.

Researchers said the same threat actors linked to attacks against U.K. companies are now using well-crafted social engineering techniques against U.S. retail companies.

The threat group, tracked as UNC3944 or Scattered Spider, is widely considered the prime suspect in the attacks on British firms Harrods, Co-op and M&S, but Mandiant and Google have not formally attributed the intrusions to any specific actor. Researchers said, however, that the hackers behind the U.S. attacks share the same techniques and procedures as the intruders in the British incidents.

“The actor, which has reportedly targeted retail in the U.K. following a long hiatus, has a history of focusing their efforts on a single sector at a time, and we anticipate they will continue to target the sector in the near term. US retailers should take note,” said John Hultquist, chief analyst of Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, in a statement.

Hultquist on Wednesday essentially warned retailers in a post on X to prepare themselves for attacks by the threat group. cybersecuritydive.com

 
Tech, AI & Data Transforming the C-Suite
How C-suite roles are shaping the future of tech leadership
As companies accelerate towards technology-driven business models, the tech C-suite is embracing new skills, greater influence, and a unified approach to business transformation, according to Deloitte.

With insights from a range of C-level tech leaders, including more than 600 US CIOs, CTOs, CDAOs and CISOs, the Deloitte survey found that evolving roles and responsibilities, the rise of AI, and an imperative for cross-functional collaboration are providing a new platform to expand their influence and impact.

“Technology, AI, and data are creating new possibilities for the modern enterprise, but it’s still essential for business goals to guide strategic decisions around adoption of these capabilities. Today, technology leaders have an opportunity to drive long-term impact and competitive advantage through the thoughtful deployment of technology, AI, and data. This comes to life through close collaboration across the C-suite to create a shared vision of technology as a driver of growth and value,” said Lou DiLorenzo Jr. Technology, AI and Data Strategy Practice leader, Deloitte.

The tech C-suite is evolving

Few other functions within the enterprise hold as many C-suite roles as technology, with half of respondents reporting four or more C-level tech roles in their organization. Given this proliferation in roles, organizations should be intentional about how they structure their teams as they seek to harness this group’s collective knowledge and to capitalize on the potential of tech-led business models to drive resilience and growth. It could be a pivotal moment for organizations to reassess, redesign and reevaluate their tech C-suite teams for future success. helpnetsecurity.com
 

Massive Password Leak
16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked — Act Now
If you thought that my May 23 report, confirming the leak of login data totaling an astonishing 184 million compromised credentials, was frightening, I hope you are sitting down now. Researchers have just confirmed what is also certainly the largest data breach ever, with an almost incredulous 16 billion login credentials, including passwords, exposed. As part of an ongoing investigation that started at the beginning of the year, the researchers have postulated that the massive password leak is the work of multiple infostealers. Here’s what you need to know and do.

Password compromise is no joke; it leads to account compromise and that leads to, well, the compromise of most everything you hold dear in this technological-centric world we live in. It’s why Google is telling billions of users to replace their passwords with much secure passkeys. It’s why the FBI is warning people not to click on links in SMS messages. It’s why stolen passwords are up for sale, in their millions, on the dark web to anyone with the very little amount of cash required to purchase them. And it’s why this latest revelation is, frankly, so darn concerning for everyone. forbes.com


Why AI code assistants need a security reality check

Thieves don’t need your car keys, just a wireless signal

Fremont, CA: Robbery group targets Fremont jewelry store, 4 arrested
Robbery group targets Fremont jewelry store, 4 arrested. A Fremont jewelry store fell victim to a smash-and-grab robbery on Wednesday. Kumar Jewelers has operated the storefront for more than three decades, and the owners are now left picking up the pieces of the family-owned business. "Of course, you can say blood, sweat, and tears, many years of work, and then within less than a minute,15 people come in and just break everything," said Sheena Verma. According to Fremont police, the group of suspects robbed the store by using a car to ram into the storefront. Once inside, the group proceeded to smash display cases, stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.Verma said her mother, father and another worker were the only ones inside the store at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported. Verma's husband was on the phone with her mother as the robbery unfolded. It's then that she called the authorities.  nbcbayarea.com


Berkeley County, WV: Retail theft ring members apprehended
Berkeley County Sheriff's Department deputies were dispatched to a shoplifting call at approximately 7:09 p.m. on Wednesday at Target in Martinsburg. When the call was sent out, Berkeley County Dispatch advised that the store’s Loss Prevention was on the line reporting that a blue Nissan Rogue with Florida registration was leaving the store with a large amount of stolen merchandise. In addition, it was reported to dispatch that two Hispanic males and two Hispanic females were involved. As units canvassed the area, they were able to locate the driver of the vehicle, identified as Aleges Merabal, as well as one female, identified as Hillary Rodriguez. Both suspects were from Florida and were placed under arrest, the release reported. The vehicle used was later identified as a rental vehicle. When searching the vehicle, deputies observed the trunk was full of Target merchandise. Officers recovered a large amount of cosmetic and beauty products, clothing and general merchandise. The items were transported back to Target and turned over to the store’s Loss Prevention team. Police confirmed that it was later discovered that the suspects were part of a retail theft ring that included the theft of retail merchandise at numerous other locations in Virginia and North Carolina. All of the thefts were believed to have occurred within the last 48 hours. The value of the recovered stolen property totaled $26,472.17, the press release stated.  journal-news.net


Lewes, DE: Lewes Police searching for $50,000 jewelry theft suspects
Lewes Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a recent theft. We’re told that on Sunday, the individuals went into a local jewelry store and stole approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise, mainly bracelets.  wmdt.com


Ft Myers, FL: Suspects wanted, accused of stealing more than $800 of merchandise from Target in Fort Myers

Irvine, CA: Irvine Police investigate clever $1500 theft at Ulta Beauty Store