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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Clean technologies

Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia

Black Friday, now a vital part of the retail scene in Australia and New Zealand, is set for record sales in 2024 as consumers seek big savings amid rising costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Phishing

Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers

As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Customer Experience

Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients

Yuno now offers Mastercard's Click to Pay, a secure checkout solution aimed at reducing cart abandonment and enhancing the eCommerce experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Malware

Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 2024

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a significant rise in phishing attacks, accounting for 46% of incidents, amid increased cyber threats and ransomware activity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Payment Technologies

Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales

As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Cybersecurity

Black Friday boosts internet traffic in NZ & Australia

As Black Friday approaches, internet traffic in New Zealand surged by 9% while Australia anticipates a 2.7% rise in spending this year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Phishing

Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals

As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Malware

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

HiTRUST focuses on balancing security with user experience

HiTRUST highlights the need for a balance between online security and user experience in digital payments, as businesses face increasing pressures in this sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Exploring the role & impact of bots in eCommerce

In a new article, Shira Itzhaki from Forter examines the dual role of bots in eCommerce, highlighting the challenge of distinguishing harmful from helpful bots.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Unified Communications

United Cellars wins at Asia eCommerce Awards 2024 for innovative CX

United Cellars has been honoured at the Asia eCommerce Awards 2024 for leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences with SmartOSC's support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Supply Chain

UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals

With inflation rising, 54% of British consumers plan to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for their average Christmas budget of GBP £352.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australian shoppers value seamless online & in-store experiences

A new report reveals that 89% of Australian shoppers prioritise seamless online and in-store experiences, highlighting a significant trend in consumer behaviour.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Online shopping stories

Artificial Intelligence

Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress

A report reveals Australians dedicate 540 million hours to holiday prep, with many turning to AI to help manage the stress of planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Customer Experience

Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams

Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024