Cyber Monday stories - Page 1
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
2 days ago
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wise
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savings
This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.
Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales
Last week
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Searchspring reports a staggering 11 billion search requests processed in November, with 1.75 million per minute on Black Friday, marking a 55% rise year-on-year.
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Last month
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endpoint protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.
eCommerce faces cybercrime losses of GBP £2.02m per hour
Last month
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Research from Cequence Security warns eCommerce firms could lose GBP £2.02 million per hour to cybercrime during December's holiday shopping season.
Peak performance in peak season: Leveraging EMM solutions for seamless operations
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data protection
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
As the busy festive season heats up, logistics firms are turning to EMM solutions to enhance workforce efficiency and ensure seamless operations.
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
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cx
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martech
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whatsapp
Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.
Positive economic forecast boosts holiday spending hopes
Last month
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data analytics
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online shopping
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holiday season
Circana forecasts a positive economic environment for 2025, prompting consumers to embrace 'retail therapy' during the upcoming holiday season.
Black Friday evolves into key November event in Australia
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cx
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martech
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inflation
Australia's Black Friday has transformed into 'Black November', with a 15% increase in spending, reflecting a shift in consumer habits and enhanced retail strategies.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
NICE CXone platform sees 80% increase in interactions
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uc
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digital engagement
NICE's CXone MPower platform saw an 80% rise in automated customer interactions over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, reflecting a growing reliance on automation.
Cyber Monday 2024 online sales surge to USD $13.3 billion
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
Adobe has announced that online spending soared to USD $13.3 billion during Cyber Monday 2024, reflecting a 7.3% rise from last year.
AI fraud networks exploit UK shoppers amid festive season
Last month
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online fraud
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fraud prevention
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identity verification
AI-driven fraud threatens to undermine Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, with UK scams costing victims over GBP £11.5 million last year.
Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai
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.
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
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av
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.
Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.
NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.
AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.
UK shoppers plan record Black Friday spend, survey reveals
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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.
New Relic report: Observability quadruples retail ROI
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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ai
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ecommerce
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cloud services
New Relic's latest report reveals that investing in observability solutions can deliver a fourfold return for retail businesses by enhancing customer interactions.
UK shoppers struggle with tech issues on Black Friday deals
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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shopping
New research by HONOR reveals UK shoppers face technology challenges during Black Friday, with 1 in 3 experiencing device freezes while bargain hunting.