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BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
World Business Report The impact of Trump's tax bill
A report by the US Congressional Budget Office in Washington found Wednesday that President Donald Trump's tax bill adds $2.4 trillion to US debt. Also, Rahul Tandon looks at the impact that hackers are having on some of the world's best-known retailers and other brands – North Face, Cartier and Victoria Secret are the latest companies being targeted. Europe and the United States say progress has been made in their trade talks about the tariffs, but how important is the outcome of these talks to US wine importers? We hear from the president of Cynthia Hurley French Wines, which is based just outside Boston in Massachusetts.
CNET
a day ago
- Business
- CNET
Why Good Passwords Matter: 2,800 North Face Accounts Breached in Cyberattack
This cyberattack shows why you shouldn't reuse passwords. Getty Images If you just got an email from The North Face saying that your account has been compromised, it's probably because you phoned it in when it came to setting your password on its website. The outdoor apparel and equipment brand is notifying more than 2,800 of its online customers that their personal information was stolen in an April credential-stuffing attack on its website. That attack comes on the heels of recent cyberattacks on fellow retailers Victoria's Secret, Cartier, Adidas and Marks & Spencer. According to a notification filed with the state of Maine, North Face detected unusual activity on its site on April 23. An investigation revealed that an attacker had launched a "small-scale credential-stuffing attack" against the site. In that type of attack, cybercriminals attempt to use massive sets of previously exposed logins and passwords to access online accounts. If a customer has used the same login and password for the attacked site, their account could be at risk of compromise. Conversely, setting different passwords for all of your accounts limits the potential damage from this kind of attack. According to the state of Maine notification, 2,861 North Face accounts were affected by the April attack. The company said it disabled the passwords for those accounts and customers will be required to set new ones when they log back in. Customers were also advised to set new passwords for any other account where they might have used the same password. "We do not believe that the incident involved information that would require us to notify you of a data security breach under applicable law," North Face said in its customer-notification letter. "However, we are notifying you of the incident voluntarily, out of an abundance of caution." Gaining access to a customer account could give the attackers access to information including customer names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses and shipping addresses, if those pieces of information were saved to a customer's account, along with shopping preferences and past purchases, North Face said. Credit and banking card information, including card numbers and expiration dates, were not exposed in the attack, the company said, because it doesn't store that kind of information on its site. Instead it uses a secure token that links a customer's account to a third-party payment processor. How to protect your personal data in case of a breach Set strong passwords. All of your online passwords should be long, random and unique. In the case of the North Face breach, the customer accounts were compromised because the customers had used the same password for another account that was previously compromised. Yes, setting different, strong passwords for all of your accounts can be a lot of work. If you need help, try a password manager. Always, always use two-factor authentication whenever possible. This protects your account with a second identifier like a biometric indicator or a push notification sent to your phone, making it a lot harder for an attacker to get in even if they have your password. Limit the data you store in online accounts. Sure, it's convenient to save your name, address and credit card information in your account for your favorite online store, but the more information you hand over, the more it's at risk for theft. Think about checking out as a guest and if you're done shopping with a particular retailer, think about deleting your account entirely. Change compromised passwords right away. It's no longer considered a best practice to change your passwords every 90 days or so. If you set a good one, you can largely leave it be. But if you do hear that it's been compromised, don't dawdle in setting a new one. Be on guard for phishing attempts. The more information cybercriminals have about you, the better they can craft phishing attempts aimed at stealing your money or personal data. Artificial intelligence tools are making this easier than ever. All unsolicited emails, texts and social media ads and messages should be looked at with skepticism.
CNET
a day ago
- Business
- CNET
More Than 2,800 North Face Accounts Compromised in Cyber Attack
This is why you shouldn't reuse passwords. Getty Outdoor apparel and equipment brand The North Face is notifying more than 2,800 of its online customers that their personal information was stolen in an April credential-stuffing attack on its website. That attack comes on the heels of recent cyber attacks on fellow retailers Victoria's Secret, Cartier, Adidas and Marks & Spencer. According to a notification filed with the state of Maine, North Face detected unusual activity on its site on April 23. An investigation revealed that an attacker had launched a "small-scale credential-stuffing attack" against the site. In that type of attack, cybercriminals attempt to use massive sets of previously exposed logins and passwords to access online accounts. If a customer has used the same login and password for the attacked site, their account could be at risk of compromise. According to the state of Maine notification, 2,861 North Face accounts were affected by the April attack. The company said it disabled the passwords for those accounts and customers will be required to set new ones when they log back in. Customers were also advised to set new passwords for any other account that they might have used the same password for. "We do not believe that the incident involved information that would require us to notify you of a data security breach under applicable law," North Face said in its customer-notification letter. "However, we are notifying you of the incident voluntarily, out of an abundance of caution." Gaining access to a customer account could give the attackers access to information including customer names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses and shipping addresses, if those pieces of information were saved to a customer's account, along with shopping preferences and past-product purchases, North Face said. Credit and banking card information, including card numbers and expiration dates, were not exposed in the attack, the company said, because it doesn't store that kind of information on its site. Instead it uses a secure token that links a customer's account to a third-party payment processor. How to protect your personal data in case of a breach Set great passwords. All of your online passwords should be long, random and unique. In the case of the North Face breach, the customer accounts were compromised because the customers had used the same password for another account that was previously compromised. Yes, setting different, great passwords for all of your accounts can be a lot of work. If you need help, try a password manager. Always, always use two-factor authentication whenever possible. This protects your account with a second identifier like a biometric indicator or a push notification sent to your phone, making it a lot harder for an attacker to get in even if they have your password. Limit the data you store in online accounts. Sure, it's convenient to save your name, address and credit card information in your account for your favorite online store, but the more information you hand over, the more it's at risk for theft. Think about checking out as a guest and if you're done shopping with a particular retailer, think about deleting your account entirely. Change compromised passwords right away. It's no longer considered a best practice to change your passwords every 90 days or so. If you set a good one, you can largely leave it be. But if you do hear that it's been compromised don't dawdle in setting a new one. Be on guard for phishing attempts. The more information cybercriminals have about you, the better they can craft phishing attempts aimed at stealing your money or personal data. Artificial intelligence tools are making this easier than ever. All unsolicited emails, texts and social media ads and messages should be looked at with skepticism.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Rachel Reeves Northern transport pledge
From Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport and WH Smith's upbeat travel sales, to a reprieve on steel tariffs and a cyber attack on North Face - here are today's top UK business stories. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rachel Reeves is announcing a £15.6 billion boost for public transport in the North and Midlands. Metro and tram expansions are planned for Tyne and Wear, Manchester, the West Midlands and Yorkshire. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Chancellor says the UK needs a new economic model that invests in every region. She'll also change funding rules, which critics say are biased towards London. Rachel Reeves backs Northern transport investment with £15.6bn pledge. | Getty Images West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker revealed more about his plans to expand the transport network in the region. He said: 'Our plans and ambition for a new tram network, a new line, that will connect Birmingham City Centre, through Digbeth where Steven Knight wants to build a film studios, up to the sports quarter, and beyond that through East Birmingham and North Solihull to Arden Cross. It's a bold ambition that supports our ambition for growth and our ambition to attract private sector investment and develop opportunities for people across the region." B&M sales dip and oil and gas jobs warning: More Business in Brief WH Smith says like-for-like travel sales increased five per cent in the last quarter, with UK growth helping lift performance. The retailer remains on track to meet full-year expectations, and is upbeat ahead of summer. The sale of its high street arm to Modella Capital is set to complete by the end of June. B&M says UK sales dipped last year as cautious shoppers and weak wage growth hit spending. Like-for-like revenues fell 3.1 per cent, though new stores helped lift total sales to £4.5 billion. Pre-tax profits dropped 13 per cent to £431 million over the year. The UK's oil and gas workforce could be halved in the next few years. A Robert Gordon University report says 400 jobs could go every fortnight under slower green transition plans. That's the equivalent of closing the Grangemouth refinery every two weeks. Jobs could fall from 115,000 to just 57,000 by the early 2030s. British steel and aluminium exports to the US will keep a 25 per cent tariff - for now. Donald Trump has doubled rates for other countries, but the UK secured different treatment in a recent deal. Industry welcomed the move, but warned uncertainty remains, with changes possible from July. The UK government said it was 'pleased' firms won't face higher tariffs at this stage. North Face and Cartier are the latest brands hit by cyber attacks, with customer data stolen. Names, emails and account details were accessed - but no financial information was affected. North Face says a 'credential stuffing' attack let hackers into some customer accounts. Details such as purchases, addresses and phone numbers may have been exposed.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Rachel Reeves Northern transport pledge
From Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport and WH Smith's upbeat travel sales, to a reprieve on steel tariffs and a cyber attack on North Face - here are today's top UK business stories. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rachel Reeves is announcing a £15.6 billion boost for public transport in the North and Midlands. Metro and tram expansions are planned for Tyne and Wear, Manchester, the West Midlands and Yorkshire. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Chancellor says the UK needs a new economic model that invests in every region. She'll also change funding rules, which critics say are biased towards London. Rachel Reeves backs Northern transport investment with £15.6bn pledge. | Getty Images West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker revealed more about his plans to expand the transport network in the region. He said: 'Our plans and ambition for a new tram network, a new line, that will connect Birmingham City Centre, through Digbeth where Steven Knight wants to build a film studios, up to the sports quarter, and beyond that through East Birmingham and North Solihull to Arden Cross. It's a bold ambition that supports our ambition for growth and our ambition to attract private sector investment and develop opportunities for people across the region." B&M sales dip and oil and gas jobs warning: More Business in Brief WH Smith says like-for-like travel sales increased five per cent in the last quarter, with UK growth helping lift performance. The retailer remains on track to meet full-year expectations, and is upbeat ahead of summer. The sale of its high street arm to Modella Capital is set to complete by the end of June. B&M says UK sales dipped last year as cautious shoppers and weak wage growth hit spending. Like-for-like revenues fell 3.1 per cent, though new stores helped lift total sales to £4.5 billion. Pre-tax profits dropped 13 per cent to £431 million over the year. The UK's oil and gas workforce could be halved in the next few years. A Robert Gordon University report says 400 jobs could go every fortnight under slower green transition plans. That's the equivalent of closing the Grangemouth refinery every two weeks. Jobs could fall from 115,000 to just 57,000 by the early 2030s. British steel and aluminium exports to the US will keep a 25 per cent tariff - for now. Donald Trump has doubled rates for other countries, but the UK secured different treatment in a recent deal. Industry welcomed the move, but warned uncertainty remains, with changes possible from July. The UK government said it was 'pleased' firms won't face higher tariffs at this stage.
