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Tech

California’s ‘Kill Switch’ Bill Is One Step Away From Becoming Law

The legislation, which would require smartphone makers to include a preinstalled 'kill switch' on all smartphones sold in the state, has passed in the State Senate and now awaits the governor's signature.

By Laura Entis

Human Resources

Deter the Inside Job. 5 Ways to Avert Employee Theft and Fraud.

By Keith Mueller

Building a Business

How Would You Handle These 7 Situations? Would You Pass the ‘Diaper Test’?

By Gene Marks

Tech

Watch Out: Here’s Where Your Smartphone Is Most Likely to Get Stolen (Infographic)

By Laura Entis

Tech

Online Debit, Credit Fraud Will Soon Get Much Worse. Here’s Why.

Adoption of better safeguards in the physical world will drive criminals to electronic theft, argues payments validation entrepreneur.

By Rajesh Ramanand

Business Operations & Logistics

Crafts Chain Michaels Confirms Nearly 3 Million Credit Cards Compromised in Data Breach

A security hole allowed data thieves access to some customer card information but not names, addresses or PINs.

By Benjamin Kabin

Building a Business

The Smartphone ‘Kill Switch’ Is Coming, But You’ll Probably Have to Download It

Major manufacturers and wireless carriers have agreed to offer a free opt-in 'kill switch' for smartphones made after July 2015.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

Here’s One Big Reason Mobile Carriers Don’t Want a ‘Kill Switch’ on Smartphones

A new report shows how many billions of dollars companies such as Verizon and AT&T could lose each year if smartphone theft decreases.

By Jason Fell

Building a Business

7 Ways Your Employees Are Stealing From You

Is one of your employees augmenting their paycheck -- at your expense? Here are some ways they may do just that.

By Gene Marks

Tech

Better Late Than Never? Target Accelerating Program to Detect Credit-Card Fraud.

Target's chief financial officer said the retailer is fast-tracking chip-enabled smart cards, which could have been useful in preventing against the company's recent data breach.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

4 Ways to Maximize Your Loss Prevention Strategies

Ways to get the most from the theft prevention technology and techniques you're already using.

By Jennifer Goforth Gregory

Building a Business

6 Simple, Low-Tech Ways to Reduce Shoplifting

Lighting and personal greetings are among the low-tech ways you and can make your store less attractive to thieves.

By Jennifer Goforth Gregory

Building a Business

6 Tips to Reduce Employee Theft

One in every 40 employees steals from their employer. Make sure that your store isn't a target.

By Jennifer Goforth Gregory

Tech

Mobile Carriers Say No to Proposed ‘Kill Switch’ to Deter Smartphone Theft

A trade group representing companies including Verizon and AT&T has rejected the feature that would make mobile devices unusable if stolen.

By Jason Fell

Tech

5 Ways Tech Is Stopping Theft

Thieves' jobs just got harder with technologies tracking everything from store displays to people's faces.

By Jennifer Goforth Gregory

Business Operations & Logistics

4 Ways to Prevent Gift-Card Theft

Nearly 80 percent of retailers have been a victim of gift-card fraud. Don't let your store be the next victim.

By Jennifer Goforth Gregory

Building a Business

Disturbing Crime Trends Facing Retailers (Infographic)

A recent study by the National Retail Federation finds organized crime an ongoing threat.

By Linda Lacina

Tech

Lawmakers Push for ‘Kill Switch’ to Deter Smartphone Theft

A new coalition presses Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and others to make devices unusable if stolen.

By Jason Fell

Building a Business

5 Cutting Edge Ways to Combat Employee Theft

Keep your company's assets safe with these state-of-the-art technologies.

By John Patrick Pullen

Building a Business

3 Employee Mistakes That Cost Businesses Big Time

Managing employees comes with hidden costs. Find out how to protect yourself from situations that can emotionally and financially devastate a business.

By Susan Schreter