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Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
Data Analytics

Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes

Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Crypto

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
Black Friday set to rival Boxing Day in NZ & Australia
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
Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
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
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
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
Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients
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
Rise in phishing attacks observed from August to October 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
Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
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
Black Friday boosts internet traffic in NZ & Australia
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
Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals
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
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
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

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Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
Malware

Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)

As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Gap grows between AI adoption by Aussie brands & demand
Customer Experience

Gap grows between AI adoption by Aussie brands & demand

A new report reveals a stark divide between Australian consumer expectations for AI adoption and current brand implementation, as 80% demand full integration by year-end.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
Email Security

Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk

As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australians turning to AI to ease holiday planning stress
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
Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
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
Black Friday deals: Segway-Ninebot slashes prices on e-scooters
Online shopping

Black Friday deals: Segway-Ninebot slashes prices on e-scooters

Segway-Ninebot is offering substantial Black Friday discounts on eKickScooter models, with the MAX G2 reduced by AUD $700 to AUD $999.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024