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Retailer Rolls Out Armed Security Teams
Hy-Vee unveils armed 'retail security team' amid theft surge

The Hy-Vee security team has experience in law enforcement and will be "equipped to protect the safety" of customers.  Read more

Retail Thieves Earning More Than Drug Dealers?
How Retail Theft Rings Use Facebook Marketplace to Sell Stolen Goods

One thief said he made $2,500 a day stealing power tools before he was arrested: "You make more money than you do selling drugs, and it's less jail time"  Read more

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The War Over Retail Crime Data
LAPD warn of crime wave, but data shows theft, robberies down

The numbers tell one story, but recent messaging from the Los Angeles Police Department appears to be telling another.  Read more

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Theft-Driven Store Closures of 2021
Major retail chains that closed in 2021 due to dwindling profits, spike in thefts

Several retailers have announced the closure of locations in various cities, citing a number of factors, from changing consumer attitudes and future health needs to issues with spikes in crime.  Read more

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Closed Stores in NYC - Omicron's Retail Impact
Omicron Takes a Toll on Businesses, From Airports to Bars and Supermarkets

The rapid spread of Covid-19's Omicron variant is weighing on U.S. businesses, keeping more workers home sick or quarantined.  Read more

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COVID Safety in the Workplace
Employer must face worker's lawsuit over husband's Covid death - Calif. court

The worker says she contracted Covid-19 because the company failed to ensure safety in the workplace.  Read more

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2022 Security Budgets
Security budgets may double or triple in 2022

"The reality is, as we come back to life, active shooter and mass casualty events are not going to go away - they're going to come back."  Read more

NRF & RILA Respond to Biden's Vaccine Mandate
Several big business groups aren't happy with Biden's Covid vaccine mandate

The NRF and the Retail Industry Leaders Association said the mandate would burden their members during the busy holiday shopping season.  Read more

CVS director of ORC explains how professional thieves are stealing $2,000 from stores in just 2 minutes

Organized retail crime-related events are reported in a CVS Pharmacy store every three minutes. In just two minutes, the average professional thief targeting CVS steals $2,000 worth of goods.  Read more

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Retailers: Consumers Deserve Peace of Mind When Shopping Online

"Today's hearing will expose the exponential growth of criminals selling counterfeit and stolen goods through online third-party marketplaces.  Read more

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ORC Surge Fueled by Online Marketplaces?
RILA Exec: Amazon, Facebook, eBay partly to blame for shoplifting crime wave

RILA is calling on online marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay and Facebook, to do more to stop criminals from selling stolen products on their platforms.  Read more

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New Retail Theft Partnership

DA Office Files Charges in Shoplifting Cases & Announces Partnership to Combat Theft in San Fran

“Local businesses and neighborhood stores are the backbone of our community, and we are working to protect San Francisco stores and consumers."  Read more

Cybercrime 'Groundhog Day'
In the Fight Against Cybercrime, Takedowns Are Only Temporary

Disrupting access to servers and infrastructure continues to interfere with cybercrime activity, but it's far from a perfect strategy.  Read more

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Influx of New Ransomware Players
As Ransomware Variants Shift, Incidents 'on the Rise'

Security researchers say that the ransomware soap opera remains alive and well.  Read more

More Regulations Coming in 2022
Companies Face Stricter Cyber Rules in 2022

State-sponsored hacks and ransomware attacks pushed the U.S. into aggressive cyber policies that end the era of voluntary standards.  Read more

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Photography site Shutterfly is dealing with a ransomware attack

American photography company Shutterfly has experienced a ransomware attack on parts of its networks.  Read more

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Combating Ransomware for a New Era of Work

The good news about hybrid work is that it's made many employees happier and more productive. The bad news is that it's done the same for hackers.  Read more

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6 top cybersecurity trends from 2021 and their impact on 2022

From supply chain attacks like the SolarWinds hack to the NSO Group's spyware scandal to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, organizations are facing new (and repackaged) attacks daily.  Read more

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Upland, CA: Four arrested in attempted smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery

In smash-and-grab robberies, organized groups swarm businesses, break glass counter tops and quickly leave with merchandise.  Read more

Windham, NH: $40,000 of Dirt bikes stolen from motorsport business; 2nd time it's happened in less than a year

Four dirt bikes worth more than $40,000 total were stolen from a Windham business early in the morning on New Year's Day.  Read more

Nacogdoches, TX: Police investigating burglary at local pharmacy after 'large amount' of prescription drugs stolen

The Nacogdoches Police Department is investigating after a local pharmacy was broken into on New Year's Eve night and a large amount of prescription drugs were stolen.  Read more

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Update: Sacramento, CA: 3 suspects arrested for stealing $6,000 of merchandise from Sacramento, West Sacramento

Police arrested 3 on suspicion of systematic retail theft for stealing more than $ 6,000 from around Sacramento and West Sacramento.  Read more