GSA Releases Draft Requirements for Governmentwide E-commerce Pilot
Platform will allow agencies to quickly purchase commercial products without going through the government’s traditional procurement process. Keep Reading
Bicameral Bill Aims to Block Cyber Bot Grinches from Stealing Christmas
Bots are software programs that can automatically spot and snap up inventory offered for sale online. In a matter of seconds, third-party vendors can purchase hundreds of items. Keep Reading
Formjacking: Major Increase in Attacks on Online Retailers
Attacks on the websites of companies including Ticketmaster, British Airways, Feedify, and Newegg by a group called Magecart are the most notable examples. Keep Reading
Global State of Supply Chain Security: Evolving Threats
As E-Commerce Grows ‘Exponentially,’ CBP Issues New Security Strategy
Plan includes efforts to educate the public and trade community to ensure they understand their responsibilities as importers to comply with customs regulations. Keep Reading
GAO: CBP and ICE Could Improve Efforts to Address Risks in Counterfeit Goods Market
GAO purchased 47 items from third-party sellers, including cosmetics, travel mugs and phone chargers, on popular consumer websites, and found that 20 of them were counterfeit when tested. Keep Reading