About Sean
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
Stories by Sean - Page 2
Australian firms face 5,000 malware attacks in August 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Australian firms faced over 5,000 malware attacks and 65,000 network attacks in August 2025, with threats largely consisting of known malware types, WatchGuard reveals.
Barracuda warns of rising phishing attacks with clever URL tricks
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firewalls
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Barracuda reveals over a million phishing attacks in early 2025 using clever URL tricks that evade security and deceive email users globally.
CHROs urged to prioritise cyber security amid AI in HR systems
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digital transformation
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hcm
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physical security
Gartner urges CHROs to prioritise cyber security as HR systems increasingly adopt AI, highlighting the risks of data breaches and the need for stronger digital oversight.
Ecommpay shortlisted in nine categories at 2025 Payments Awards
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fintech
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payment technologies
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open banking
Ecommpay is a finalist in nine categories at the 2025 Payments Awards, recognising its innovation and commitment to accessibility in payments globally.
FICO named top category leader for enterprise fraud solutions
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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erp
FICO has been named a category leader by Chartis Research for the fifth consecutive time in enterprise, payment fraud solutions and fraud platforms in 2025.
UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow
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clean technologies
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insurance
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climate change
UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.
Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme
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fintech
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e-learning
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licensing
Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK’s Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.
UK credit card balances rise as payment rates decrease in June
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bnpl
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payment technologies
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inflation
UK credit card balances climbed to an average GBP £1,885 in June as spending rose 4.6%, while payment rates fell, signalling financial strain for many households.
Ecommpay shortlisted for three Women in Tech Employer Awards
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fintech
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dei
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risk & compliance
Ecommpay is a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Women in Tech Employer Awards, celebrating its commitment to inclusivity and diversity in tech.
Ecommpay boosts The Money Platform with advanced open banking
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fintech
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payment technologies
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peer-to-peer lending
Ecommpay’s new open banking solution boosts The Money Platform’s flexibility and transparency, enabling millions of secure, low-cost peer-to-peer loan transactions.
JP Morgan’s API charges spark debate over banks’ data revenue
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fintech
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open banking
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financial services
JP Morgan's new fees for fintech API access spark debate, highlighting differences in US and European banking data revenue models under PSD2 rules.
Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods amid USD $23.8T boom
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digital transformation
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crypto
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data privacy
Ecommpay expands Asian payment methods, enabling merchants to tap into the USD $23.8 trillion Asia-Pacific digital payments boom by 2032.
Ecommpay brings real-time climate action to payment checkout
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Ecommpay integrates ekko's real-time carbon tracking and offsetting into its Hosted Payment Page, enabling eco-friendly checkout options for online shoppers.
Card fraud losses rise to EUR €1,578M across Europe in 2024
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payment technologies
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qr code
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financial institutions
Card fraud losses in Europe rose to EUR €1,578 million in 2024, with the UK leading both total and Card Not Present fraud losses amid evolving crime tactics.
Black Friday 2024 sees 3.1% growth as bounce rates increase
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cx
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martech
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bnpl
Black Friday 2024 saw a 3.1% growth in eCommerce sales as bounce rates rose 3.8%, with specialist retailers outperforming multi-category stores overall.
Ecommpay wins top innovation prize at Financial Services Forum
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fintech
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payment technologies
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devices
Ecommpay won the Special Judges Award at the Financial Services Forum 2025 for its innovative Payouts via Hosted Payment Page solution enhancing secure payments globally.
Australian agriculture powers SME resilience as broader growth steadies
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productivity
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digitisation
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financial results
Australian SMEs show steady performance in Q2 2025, with agriculture leading growth despite challenges like US tariffs and reduced workforce.
Layercake & Broadcast Solutions partner to boost cloud workflows
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partner programmes
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rpa
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systems integration
Layercake and Broadcast Solutions have partnered to integrate cloud-native Streamcake automation, boosting broadcast workflows and media production scalability.
Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Canadian tech job postings have dropped 19% since early 2020, reflecting a post-pandemic slowdown influenced by AI and broader economic trends.
Draganfly eyes key role in Canada’s USD $2 billion Ukraine aid
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drones
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ai
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uav
Draganfly positions itself to support Canada’s USD $2 billion military aid to Ukraine with advanced drones and electronic warfare technologies worth over USD $220 million.