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Retailers launch cybercrime info sharing center

May 14, 2014 /

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Some of the country’s largest retailers are banding together in hopes of protecting consumers’ personal and financial information from hackers and thieves.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association, along with several top retailers ranging from Gap Inc. to Walgreen Co., on Wednesday launched an intelligence sharing center focused on the prevention of cybercrimes against retailers.

According to RILA, the center will allow retailers to share information about data breaches and potential threats and also inform members of law enforcement and industry analysts.

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