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Hackers Aim Phishing Attacks At New Retail Brands

As big companies like eBay and Target bolster their defenses following attacks from hackers, experts say that cybercriminals are also targeting other e-commerce and retail firms that could be vulnerable to phishing attacks intended to steal credit-card and other personal data. The targets include China’s largest e-commerce company, Alibaba, which is preparing to launch a U.S. IPO soon. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) — an industry,