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Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director
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PAYSTRAX has appointed Tom Suter as Regional Sales Director for the UK, aiming to boost its expansion across the UK and European markets.

Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics
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Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.

PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.

RapidCanvas secures USD $16 million to advance AI solutions
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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RapidCanvas has secured USD $16 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aimed at addressing the global shortage of data scientists and engineers.

Aussie online shoppers face fraud risks amid festive sales
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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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.

Shoppers warned of cyber risks during holiday deals
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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As the holiday shopping season approach, shoppers face rising cyber threats, with experts urging secure payment methods to protect sensitive data.

Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

DigiCert appoints Lakshmi Hanspal as Chief Trust Officer
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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DigiCert has appointed Lakshmi Hanspal as its new Chief Trust Officer, focusing on digital trust strategies from its Sunnyvale office.
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Auctane appoints Ciubotariu as CTO & Lombardi as CFO
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Auctane has appointed Nick Ciubotariu as Chief Technology Officer and Sal Lombardi as Chief Financial Officer to drive its growth and innovation.

Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Customer experience drives sustainable financial growth, risking AUD $87 billion if ignored. Digital banks leverage automation for seamless service.

Aspire quintupled its compliance & IT security teams
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Aspire’s compliance and IT security teams have grown fivefold in 24 months, bolstered by strategic hires to fuel global expansion and enhance regulatory adherence.

Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.

Juniper Networks unveils Ops4AI lab to boost AI workloads
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Juniper Networks unveils Ops4AI, the first multivendor lab to enhance AI workload performance, collaborating with Nvidia, Broadcom, Intel, and WEKA.

Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.

97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.

Ecommpay introduces PayPal subscription feature for merchants
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Ecommpay launches a new feature allowing merchants to collect recurring PayPal payments, enhancing subscription-based business models like meal kits and pay TV.

BigCommerce partners with Ecommpay to enhance payment solutions
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Ecommpay partners with BigCommerce to deliver advanced payment solutions across the UK and EMEA, minimising costs and boosting efficiency for merchants.

UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.

Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.