Pogo, a NYC-based provider of an AI research platform empowered by purchase-verified consumer data, raised $32M in funding. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. #Pogo #AIResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #ConsumerData

Discover how #AgenticAI is transforming #CPG marketing workflows, enabling media optimization & accelerating time to market through synthetic #ConsumerData in this interview with @theCube: ow.ly/BfHF50Z6osE @glcoudpartners #GoogleCloudNext

Two-Thirds of Americans Play Video Games Weekly, ESA Reports soapcrush.world/post/two-thi… #videogames #gaming #ESA #gamingstatistics #entertainment #consumerdata #digitalentertainment A new Entertainment Software Association report reveals that 212.3 million Americans aged 5-90 p…

𝗙𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻, 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀. Japan’s child population has reached a record low, pointing to long-term shifts in household structure, spending patterns, and future category demand. #dataSpring #MarketResearch #ConsumerData #B2B #MRX

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No internet for 5 days on JioFiber! Local team won't fix rain-damaged antenna unless I pay for equipment never provided, telling me to track down old staff myself. Absolute negligence. @JioCare @reliancejio @ConsumerData fix this! No: 918667969683 Ticket: SR000036ZV9Z

Watching Kurashiru 299A.TYO as an underfollowed Japan small-cap. The market appears to frame it as a recipe app. I think the more relevant framework is: consumer intent → grocery purchase behavior → receipt rewards → retail media → CPG marketing data Kurashiru owns an interesting pre-purchase touchpoint: what people plan to cook and buy. That matters because most POS / ID-POS data businesses are stronger after the purchase. Kurashiru may have leverage before the purchase. With LINE Yahoo / PayPay ecosystem optionality and the company’s AI Supply Chain OS direction, the story could evolve from “recipe app” to “retail media consumer data platform.” For now, I see it as a near-term re-rating candidate rather than a proven long-term compounder. The setup becomes more interesting if capital rotates from large-cap AI / semiconductor names into underfollowed Japan small-cap growth. Key question: does the market start to re-rate this from app company to retail media / CPG data infrastructure? #JapanStocks #TSEGrowth #RetailMedia #SmallCaps #CPG #ConsumerData

🇬🇷 Alleged customer and loyalty-program dataset linked to Greek retailer “kotsovolos.gr” has surfaced on underground forums. According to the threat actor’s claims, the dataset allegedly contains approximately 476,000 records associated with: • Customer profiles • Orders and purchase activity • Loyalty program information • Support ticket interactions The post advertises access to structured datasets containing: • Full names • Email addresses • Phone numbers • Billing/shipping addresses • Birth dates • Marketing preferences • Loyalty status • Total spending history • Preferred currencies/languages • Customer segmentation metadata • Support ticket content If authentic, this type of dataset is significantly more valuable than simple credential leaks because it enables: • Advanced social engineering • Targeted phishing • Fraud profiling • Identity correlation • Behavioral analysis • Loyalty/rewards abuse • Financial scam personalization Retail and e-commerce ecosystems remain among the most consistently targeted sectors globally because they centralize: • Payment-related metadata • Consumer identity information • Purchase behavior analytics • Marketing datasets • Support systems • Third-party logistics integrations One important detail in this alleged leak is the inclusion of: • Customer support tickets • Purchase history • Marketing preference data These fields dramatically increase the operational value of stolen datasets for threat actors because they allow attackers to craft highly convincing impersonation campaigns. For example: • Fake delivery notifications • Loyalty reward scams • Refund fraud • Invoice impersonation • Customer support phishing • Warranty-extension scams become substantially more effective when attackers possess historical transaction context. Another increasingly important trend is the monetization of “consumer intelligence datasets.” Modern underground markets no longer value only: • Passwords or • Credit cards. Instead, attackers increasingly seek: • Behavioral profiles • Spending patterns • Customer segmentation data • Marketing metadata • Loyalty ecosystems • CRM exports because these datasets support: • Fraud operations • AI-assisted phishing • Synthetic identity creation • Large-scale social engineering campaigns European organizations face additional pressure because GDPR exposure from these incidents can become severe when: • Purchase behavior • Consumer profiling • Support communications • Contact metadata • Marketing consent records are involved. Retail organizations should continuously review: • CRM security posture • Third-party SaaS integrations • Loyalty platform exposure • Customer support tooling • API security • Cloud storage exposure • Data retention policies • Marketing platform access controls • Privileged account monitoring because attackers increasingly target: • Misconfigured APIs • SaaS integrations • Support systems • Marketing automation tools • Third-party plugins rather than the primary storefront infrastructure itself. The broader European retail sector continues to experience increasing pressure from: • Credential theft groups • Initial access brokers • Infostealer malware campaigns • Supply-chain compromises • Cloud misconfigurations • Ransomware operators especially where customer ecosystems contain high-quality behavioral and transactional data. At this stage, the underground forum claims remain unverified and should be treated cautiously until independently validated. #DDW #Greece #CyberSecurity #DarkWeb #DataLeak #RetailSecurity #EcommerceSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #GDPR #ConsumerData #LoyaltyProgram #FraudPrevention

Federal and state scrutiny of surveillance pricing is accelerating, especially where companies use #consumerdata, #AI-enabled #pricing tools and opaque fee disclosures. In a @cci_compliance article, #consumerprotection attys Kwamina Williford and Benjamin Genn and congressional investigations attys Christopher Armstrong and Ashley Chavous examine the enforcement, legislative and oversight trends shaping this fast-moving risk area and offer guidance for #companies looking to stay ahead of pricing-related scrutiny. Read now: bit.ly/4dzMzS9

Some cars are bigger targets than others, but theft risk is also shaped by where and how people park. Our new data shows which vehicles are stolen most, where theft rates are highest, and why overnight parking habits matter. Swipe through for the biggest takeaways. #AutoTheft #CarSafety #VehicleSecurity #CarOwners #RoadSafety #ConsumerData #SafetyTips #AutoInsights

Some cars are bigger targets than others, but theft risk is also shaped by where and how people park. Our new data shows which vehicles are stolen most, where theft rates are highest, and why overnight parking habits matter. Swipe through for the biggest takeaways. #AutoTheft #CarSafety #VehicleSecurity #CarOwners #RoadSafety #ConsumerData #SafetyTips #AutoInsights

Samsung Ads SEA partners with Eyeota to boost CTV targeting 📺📊 The collaboration enables more precise audience targeting across Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines. #advertising #platform #consumerdata marketech-apac.com/samsung-a…

🇺🇸 A threat actor is advertising an alleged breach involving Peet’s Coffee, claiming approximately 115,000 customer records were compromised and partially released on underground forums. According to the post, the allegedly exposed dataset includes: • First and last names • Email addresses • Phone numbers • Full physical addresses • ZIP/postal codes • Additional customer profile information The actor also claims: • A partial leak sample (“5k”) has been released publicly • The full dataset is being distributed in restricted underground sections • The database size is approximately 120 MB If authentic, this type of consumer dataset creates substantial risk for: • Phishing and brand impersonation campaigns • SMS-based fraud (smishing) • Loyalty/rewards account takeover attempts • Identity correlation and profiling • Targeted scam operations • Consumer fraud and spam campaigns Retail and hospitality brands remain highly targeted because they often maintain: • Large customer loyalty databases • Mobile app accounts • Stored payment relationships • Marketing and CRM systems • High-volume consumer contact data The exposure of combined identity and contact information can significantly increase the effectiveness of: • Social engineering attacks • Fake delivery/payment scams • Gift card fraud • Credential stuffing attempts • Customer support impersonation At this stage, the authenticity of the claims remains unverified. However, organizations should treat underground breach claims seriously and rapidly assess: • Signs of unauthorized access • Customer database exposure • Third-party vendor compromise • Credential abuse activity • Dark web redistribution patterns Potentially affected users should: • Be cautious of phishing emails or SMS messages referencing orders, rewards, or promotions • Avoid reusing passwords across services • Enable MFA where available • Monitor accounts for suspicious activity • Watch for identity fraud attempts leveraging leaked contact data This incident also reflects the continued trend of cybercriminals targeting: • Consumer-facing brands • Retail loyalty ecosystems • CRM databases • Marketing infrastructure • E-commerce customer records #DDW #Intelligence #CyberSecurity #DarkWeb #DataLeak #RetailSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #OSINT #PeetsCoffee #ConsumerData

California’s @AGRobBonta won a $12.75M settlement with @GM/@OnStar for allegedly selling #consumerdata without consent. #consumerprotection Read the complaint here: bit.ly/4dAZ2Ff

Digital wallets offer trackable spending, unlike cash. Banks and retailers know your habits, from family size to grocery frequency. Deviations in your usual patterns reveal where else you shop. #DigitalPrivacy #ConsumerData

🇺🇸 #USA Consumer & Supplement Industry Breach Alert NutraBio (nutrabio.com), a US-based sports nutrition and dietary supplement manufacturer, has allegedly been listed on a cybercrime forum following claims of a 93GB corporate and customer data leak. According to the post, the threat actor claims the compromise involved: • Exploitation of an SAP vulnerability in the ERP environment • Stolen administrative credentials without MFA enforcement • Lateral movement using Cobalt Strike • Full compromise of internal SharePoint and e-commerce systems The exposed data may include: • Customer names, emails, phone numbers, and addresses • Payment and credit card authorization data • Internal financial records and accounting documents • Employee HR and payroll information • Executive email archives and communications • Proprietary supplement formulations and recipes • Laboratory reports and quality control documents • Vendor contracts and legal agreements • Customer complaint and adverse reaction reports • Database connection strings and API keys The dataset appears to relate to NutraBio’s customer operations, manufacturing processes, laboratory testing, corporate communications, and internal product development environments. If authentic, potential risks may include: • Exposure of customer financial and personal information • Identity theft and targeted phishing attacks • Intellectual property theft involving supplement formulations • Corporate espionage targeting manufacturing processes • Legal and regulatory exposure tied to product testing data • Supply chain compromise attempts involving vendors and partners The post also references internal emails, formulation discussions, laboratory analysis documents, and customer complaint records allegedly tied to supplement production and quality assurance operations. The authenticity of the claims and the scope of the alleged compromise have not yet been independently verified. #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #USA #InfoSec #DataLeak #Privacy #BreachAlert #SupplyChain #ConsumerData

25 people told us exactly what they think about AI tools. We paid each one $5. $125 paid. 25 honest opinions. Zero sugarcoating. The results are on Dorea Brain — free to read: dorea.io/brain #AI #PaidSurvey #Dorea #ConsumerData

@DanSmithNJ sits down with keynote speaker @ggradler, Deputy Director of the CFPB, at #cdiaconnect2026 for a fireside chat on the evolving regulatory landscape, CFPB priorities, consumer data, fraud initiatives, and what’s ahead for the industry. #CFPB #ConsumerData #IndustryChat

Officially kicking off #CDIAConnect2026 Heather Russell, Board Chair of CDIA, said it best: “When consumers have access to opportunities, communities thrive, the economy thrives, and the country thrives.” Looking forward to conversations and collaboration ahead! #consumerdata

Kuwait’s $35B retail market is changing: 70% shoppers research online Strict consumer protection laws enforce transparency Data-driven brands see up to 30% higher retention Retail success now depends on insight, not inventory. statswork.com/contact-us/ #KuwaitRetail #ConsumerData