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Muji Temporarily Suspends E-Commerce Operations Following Cybersecurity Incident at Vendor

Popular retailer Muji has temporarily shut down its online shopping platform following a cybersecurity breach at one of its key suppliers. The incident underscores the persistent vulnerabilities in retail supply chains and the cascading effects of third-party security failures. Industry analysts suggest this event reflects broader cybersecurity challenges facing global retailers.

Retail Operations Disrupted by Supply Chain Security Breach

The Japanese retail company Muji has reportedly suspended its online sales operations following a cybersecurity incident affecting one of its suppliers, according to reports from Bloomberg. The temporary shutdown demonstrates how security vulnerabilities within supply chain partners can directly impact major retailers’ digital commerce capabilities. Sources indicate that the company took precautionary measures to protect customer data and prevent potential fraud.

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Authors File Class Action Against Salesforce Over AI Training Data

Salesforce faces a proposed class action lawsuit from authors claiming the company used pirated books to train its AI software. The case adds to mounting legal challenges against tech firms over AI training practices.

Legal Challenge Over AI Training Materials

Cloud computing giant Salesforce is facing a proposed class action lawsuit from two authors who allege the company used thousands of copyrighted books without permission to train its artificial intelligence systems, according to reports filed this week.