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Kaspersky Lab Sees Rise In Botnet Activity
April 27, 2018

Kaspersky Lab saw an increase in activity by both old and new botnets as well an increase in popularity of amplification distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first quarter of 2018. The company also noticed the return of long-lasting (multiday) DDoS attacks, according to its 2018 DDoS...

Retail
In-Store Kiosks A Sign Of QSR Innovation
April 27, 2018

There’s a rule of thumb at fast food and quick-serve restaurants (QSR): a seven-second reduction in customer wait time results in an average 1 percent gain in market share. Achieving those mission-critical seconds has never had more options, with the QSR industry in the midst...

International
US Government Could Scrutinize US/Chinese Tech Partnerships
April 27, 2018

The alliances between U.S. and Chinese companies in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) could receive greater scrutiny by the U.S. government, which could threaten practices that have long been the standard for technology companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Pretzel-Themed Clothing Is Coming (Thanks Auntie Anne)
April 27, 2018

There are many ways to celebrate a 30th birthday, and Auntie Annie’s — purveyor of hot pretzels at malls nationwide — has decided that instead of an ill-conceived tattoo or a wild new haircut, the company will instead be releasing a clothing line all their...

Retail
Starbucks Plans To Step Up Digital Marketing Efforts
April 27, 2018

Starbucks saw strong growth in its loyalty program and mobile transactions over its second fiscal quarter of 2018, the company announced ahead of its earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
DriveTime Used Car, Rolls Out Auction App
April 27, 2018

To simplify car auctions, DriveTime unveiled a new mobile app dubbed Buyonic. The app seeks to streamline, automate and reinvent the auction purchasing process, the company said in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Spendindie Plans To Be ‘Amazon’ For Mom-And-Pop Shops
April 27, 2018

The majority of American consumers report they want to shop local and boost businesses they feel strongly about in their home community. But the reality, according to Spendindie Founder and CEO Thad Beversdorf, is that wanting it and doing it are very different things. Get...

Retail
Six Hundred Four Rolls Out VR Sneaker Store
April 27, 2018

Bringing together virtual reality (VR) and eCommerce, Six Hundred Four recently opened a VR sneaker store. Through the virtual experience, eCommerce customers can “walk” around the company’s flagship store and add items to their shopping carts without having to use a headset, the company announced...

Retail
Quenching Indie Alcohol Merchants’ Thirst For Data
April 27, 2018

Bottoms up! Bottom lines, that is: With the right data and analytics, independent alcohol retailers could stop playing the guessing game and start seeing better sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...