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Hack Friday : Black Friday cybercrime is unstoppable.

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Hack Friday : Black Friday cybercrime is unstoppable.

By Tal Kopan

11/28/14 8:06 AM EST

This holiday shopping season, kicking off with post-Thanksgiving deals, millions of Americans will almost certainly have their credit or debit card information stolen by overseas hackers.

Just like last year.

Twelve months after data from 40 million cards were stolen from Target, beginning a year of escalating hacks of retailers’ payment card systems, not much has changed beyond awareness.

The absence of federal action reflects the difficulty of improving cybersecurity. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree on the goal of improving the security of the nation’s networks, but disputes over even small details can sidetrack progress. Congressional action has been bogged down in side fights, and industry-led changes have been slow and narrow. Executive action, and power, on the issue is limited, and most administration efforts have been designed to encourage retailers to take extra precautions against theft, rather than apply new regulations.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2014/11/black-friday-cybercrime-113192.html#ixzz3KOb2m6zP

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Wishing you and yours a very … HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
Wishing you and yours a very …HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Ridgewood OPEN for business on
black FRIDAY! Shop & Dine with the best!
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 All welcome to attend -Ridgewood Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 8:00am, Chamber Office
27 Chestnut Street, elevator to 1st floor.
201-445-2600
Come and meet the Board of Directors
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MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW for dinner!
bring the entire family…s
ing…dance…listen to the music
Downtown for the Holidays
will be here before you know it.
Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5, 2014
Why don’t you plan to have a
table on E. Ridgewood Ave.?
for more details:info@ridgewoodchamber.com
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SHOP SMALL BUSINESS
Saturday, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2014
is a national day to encourage people
to shop at small businesses.
Call your American Express for the following:
Shop Small logos, printable customizable signage, suggested social media and email templates,
extra resources for qualifying small businesses that accept American Express Cards.
for more details -americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small.
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To all Chamber members -notice from the Village Managers Office…
The Village will begin enforcing some of the Village ordinances pertaining to the CBD.
In particular, mentioned was signage (example neon “OPEN” signs), and sidewalk café issues.  There will also be written warnings to any store owner who was not in compliance. Warnings would give store owners a specific period of time to correct the violation.
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The Chamber is proud to welcome the following
businesses to Ridgewood.
Check Chamber website for locations and information

Empire Today
www.empiretoday.com

Legal Nurse LLC
nursecacciola@gmail.com

Ara Khorozia, Esq.
arakhorozian@yahoo.com

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Kilwins Ridgewood-11/21/14-11/27/14
buy any large Caramel Corn, get 50% off 14oz Brittle!
have to mention you saw this on Chamber website!
11/28/14-12/4/14
Fudge and Hot Chocolate-
Buy a slice of Fudge, get one FREE 12oz. Hot Chocolate!
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ENODIA offer on November 29, 2014
interactive studio classes at ENODIA Center for Balance
help you learn to relax your mind!
info@EnodiaCenter.com
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THE TRAVEL CENTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS
purchase your
American Express Gift Cards and Gift Cheques
50 E. Ridgewood Ave., 201-447-3311 X222
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PlanetSwirl introducing
Mara’s Café & Bakery-full range of Bakery Goods!
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JAMBOREE 2015 AUDITONS ARE ON…
“UNDER THE STARS
get ready for the big performance
February 4, 5 6th…
get to know so many fun and wonderful neighbors,
all for the kids.
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