Hackers Make $3.7M In Ryuk Ransomware Attack
Hackers Make $3.7M In Ryuk Ransomware Attack
January 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Ryuk, a ransomware threat that has been spreading online, has earned the hackers more than 705 bitcoin in five months, which has an estimated value...

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Today In Data: Digital Upgrades Where You’d Least Expect Them
Today In Data: Digital Upgrades Where You’d Least Expect Them
January 14, 2019  |  Today In Data

There are places where one would expect that technological innovations would play a big part in making things run better: banking, finance, payments and wearables...

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The ‘BreadBot’ Is Here, And Attempting Grocery Disruption
The ‘BreadBot’ Is Here, And Attempting Grocery Disruption
January 14, 2019  |  Retail

To provide an alternative to days-old bread that is baked off-site, startups are helping grocers bake bread within their own stores through interactive robots that...

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How Digital Marketplaces Within The Retail Ecosystem Are Gig Economy Portals
How Digital Marketplaces Within The Retail Ecosystem Are Gig Economy Portals
January 14, 2019  |  Retail

To take advantage of the freedom that the freelance lifestyle affords, workers with all sorts of talents and goals are tapping into the gig economy....

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Alibaba Debuts Partnership Program Dubbed A100
Alibaba Debuts Partnership Program Dubbed A100
January 14, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Alibaba Group announced over the weekend the launch of A100, a partnership program that offers a one-stop service to speed up companies’ digital transformations. Get...

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Super Heroic, Bringing “The Batman Effect” To Children’s Shoes
Super Heroic, Bringing “The Batman Effect” To Children’s Shoes
January 14, 2019  |  Retail

Before launching his own brand of specialty footwear for children, Super Heroic Founder Jason Mayden had a pretty solid gig in the shoe industry. He...

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Chico’s FAS Plans To Shutter 250 Stores
Chico’s FAS Plans To Shutter 250 Stores
January 14, 2019  |  Retail

To find ways to reduce costs and optimize its business, Chico’s FAS plans to study its operations and cut back on its store footprint. The...

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Shutdown Impacting FinTech Firms, Financial Regulations
Shutdown Impacting FinTech Firms, Financial Regulations
January 14, 2019  |  Regulation

Count the FinTech sector — and regulation of that sector — among those impacted by the government shutdown that has roiled Washington through the past...

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Deep Dive: How Seasonal Gig Workers Weather The Seasons
Deep Dive: How Seasonal Gig Workers Weather The Seasons
January 14, 2019  |  Disbursements

For millions of gig workers, the end of the 2018 holiday season means moving on from their seasonal ad hoc jobs to new employment opportunities....

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