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Black Friday & Cyber Monday see rise in 'false positives', warns SEON

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales lead to rise in 'false positives', warns SEON, complicating transactions for merchants.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Online shopping

Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers

Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023

Ransomware

CybeReady highlights five key defences against Black Friday cybercrime surge

CybeReady, an innovator in security awareness training, offers five key initiatives to bolster defences against a predicted rise in Black Friday cybercrime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Customer Experience

Australia predicts record Black Friday sales amidst economic challenges

Australia prepares for its biggest ever Black Friday sales, with retailers' discount offers expected to surpass previous years, according to a study by Fiverr.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Customer Experience

Why retailers need to embrace modern observability to thrive this holiday season

Today, the retail industry faces new macroeconomic challenges, with the rapid increase in energy costs, high inflation, and supply chain disruptions.

By Kris Day • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Pixis with Hari Valiyath

Hari Valiyath, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pixis, joins us today to tell us more about Pixis and some of his thoughts on AI.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Malware

Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats

Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Email Security

AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia

Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Partner Programmes

Expert Paul Waddy warns of risks in Black Friday reliance

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may not be profitable for all online retailers, warns eCommerce expert Paul Waddy. Businesses at risk of losing profits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Distributed Denial of Service

Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers

Retailers face historic security challenges as cybercriminals launch 5.4 million DDoS attacks in H1 2021, warns NETSCOUT.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

Why eCommerce needs DDoS protection for Cyber Monday

DDoS attacks can cripple an organisation, a network or even a country and recent attacks have been larger and more complex than ever.

By Dorean Kass • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Monday stories

Marketing Technologies

Australian retailers jeopardise online shopper safety with poor cybersecurity

Australian retailers expose online shoppers to potential email fraud due to inadequate cybersecurity measures, reveals Proofpoint report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

eCommerce

Mangopay introduces FX solution to transform platform currency conversions

Mangopay launches a new foreign exchange (FX) solution for platforms to streamline currency conversions and boost cross-border ecommerce.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Digital Transformation

Rise in 'bad bot' cyber attacks threatening Australia's retail industry

Australia's retail industry is under threat from a surge in 'bad bot' cyber attacks, with a 118% YoY increase recorded.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Cybersecurity

Norton declares Cyber Safety Sunday to safeguard online shopping

Norton proclaims 'Cyber Safety Sunday' to promote online safety measures amid anticipated increase in holiday cyber attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Data Analytics

UK's festive online spending to surge in 2023, Adobe reports

UK's online spending is set to balloon in the 2023 holiday season with shoppers projected to expend £24.1bn, says Adobe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Australian retailers boost holiday discounts to combat rising living costs

Australian retailers are planning to offer bigger discounts this holiday season, with 44% expecting an increase in sales, according to a survey by Fiverr.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023

EduTech

UK shoppers expected to be cautious in upcoming holiday season

UK consumers expected to keep a tight rein on their wallets this festive season despite falling inflation rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023