Scott Barlow Posts

Target disclosed earlier today that it experienced a major security breach that could compromise upwards of 40 million credit card and debit card accounts. Between November 27 and December 15, cybercriminals appear to have broken through the data protection measures in the company’s point-of-sale systems across the entire retail chain; with the exception of its online catalog operations. With access to Target customers’ PIN information, thieves could withdraw money from customers&rsq ...

The explosive growth of e-commerce has made it as easy to do business with a customer across the country as with one across the street. Lightning fast Internet access, mobile and handheld devices, cloud computing and a host of other technology innovations make it possible for businesses to do business online, whether they’re small, medium or large in size. The e-commerce market continues to grow at a double-digit rate each year. In 2013, online retail sales in the U.S. are projected to rea ...