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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

As Black Friday nears, experts warn consumers of sophisticated AI-driven scams, urging caution as losses from fraud continue to escalate.

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.

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

Nearly half of UK shoppers abandon online purchases over payment security fears, according to new research ahead of the Black Friday shopping event.