Global inflation and the continuation of a pandemic weren’t enough to keep Americans from shopping in 2021. According to The Guardian, retail sales were 18% higher in November 2021 than they were in November 2020. And while online shopping isn’t going anywhere, people will always enjoy combing the aisles and showrooms of their favorite…
The National Retail Federation’s NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show is back and headed to New York City’s Javits Centers on January 16. C&K Systems is excited to participate in NRF 2022 and we hope to see you there. If you’re still on the fence about attending, here are five reasons why we think you show…
If you own or run a small business, don’t fall into the trap of thinking cyberattacks only happen to large corporations with billions of dollars in capital. The truth is that cybercriminals focus their sights on small- to medium-sized companies that they believe lack the resources or manpower to adequately protect themselves. Effective cybersecurity solutions…
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Brick-and-mortar retail stores are on the rise, with Forbes reporting sales increases of nearly 7 percent in 2020. Online shopping isn’t going anywhere, but as the country continues to move forward from the pandemic, people are looking to get out of the house and be with each other again while doing what they love. And…
The rise of the hybrid workplace means that employees utilize devices like smartphones and tablets from offices located in their homes. This increased reliance on such personal devices and sometimes the absence of security tools means that there’s always the threat of digital security breaches and the potential exposure of sensitive data. This is why…
Retailers are increasingly becoming prime targets for ransomware attacks. This type of malware restricts your system’s access until you pay a ransom, usually in bitcoin. The average ransom demand soared 851% last year, according to one recent survey. What is Ransomware? A typical ransomware attack consists of compromise either by remote access, phishing emails, or…
With the recent news of ransomware, data breaches, and compromises, phishing attacks continue to wreak havoc on businesses, both small and large, quietly. Phishing attempts continue to be as big of a threat as they’ve ever been, despite being one of the oldest tricks in the book. The 2021 State of the Phish report is…
Busy retail business owners are more connected than ever, and as a result, cyber security is of the utmost importance. This year has been no exception when it comes to seeing an increase in cybercrime, cyber attacks, and data breaches. Furthermore, as these recent breaches have underlined, cyber attacks are becoming more common and sophisticated,…
This year’s initiative highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity and encourages individuals and organizations to take necessary measures to stay safe and secure in an increasingly connected world. September 20, 2021 – – MURRELLS INLET, SC. C&K Systems, a leading provider of managed services and retail technology solutions, announced that it has become an official…
