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Apple issues Black Friday NZ shopping teaser
Apple

Apple issues Black Friday NZ shopping teaser

While Apple has yet to reveal the exact products up for discount, the company's website shows iPads with green smart covers and Apple EarPods.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2013

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Online shopping: Mobile traffic soars but consumers still prefer to buy via desktop - Contentsquare report
Marketing Technologies

Online shopping: Mobile traffic soars but consumers still prefer to buy via desktop - Contentsquare report

Consumers may be turning to their mobiles to browse online stores, but desktop still rules the roost when it comes to making actual purchases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Distributed Denial of Service

Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend

Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers
Supply Chain

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
Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Phishing

Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season

Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
eCommerce

Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?

Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fastly?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fastly?

Fastly's area vice president Derek Rast and technical evangelist for APAC Stephen Gillies discuss Fastly's offerings and the need for modern security solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Marketing Technologies

Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites

Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Retailers, don't be left in the dark by technology this Black Friday
Marketing Technologies

Retailers, don't be left in the dark by technology this Black Friday

As Black Friday opens the holiday shopping floodgates, Australian retailers must bolster their tech to prevent site downtime and boost customer satisfaction.

By Simon Horrocks • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017