Black Friday stories

Salesforce shares surprising Black Friday trends and insights
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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online shopping
Salesforce has released its latest digital commerce data based on the spending data of 1.5 billion shoppers during the Black Friday period.

The festive season sees online scams soar, finds Bitdefender
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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security software
Bitdefender looked at global spam volumes from October 26 to November 9, uncovering spam campaigns and phishing scams.

Online shopping: Mobile traffic soars but consumers still prefer to buy via desktop - Contentsquare report
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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martech
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seo
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marketing
Consumers may be turning to their mobiles to browse online stores, but desktop still rules the roost when it comes to making actual purchases.

Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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There were a record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend, with companies facing a flood of DDoS attacks, according to new research from IT security provider, Link11.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday set to represent historic security challenges for retailers
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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ddos
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inventory management systems
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cybercriminals
Cybercriminals continue to take advantage of increased online interactions and transactions, launching a staggering 5.4 million DDoS attacks from January to June 2021.

Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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email security
Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.

Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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marketing
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sales
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online shopping
Which sales events should your business focus its marketing on? Join Similarweb for this morning session on 21 October and get a $20 Uber Eats voucher for breakfast!

Black Friday alert: Financial botnets targeting eCommerce apparel sites
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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online shopping
Black Friday is arguably the most anticipated retail sales period in the world, when brands offer consumers the largest discounts and promotional offers.

Retailers, don’t be left in the dark by technology this Black Friday
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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ai
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martech
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iot
Australian retailers face higher online cart abandonment than anywhere in the world.

Apple issues Black Friday NZ shopping teaser
Tue, 26th Nov 2013
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technology gifts
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ipad
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.