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New phishing method leveraging iCloud, PayPal, Google Docs
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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scams
Named “Phishing Scams 3.0”, this method involves attackers using actual legitimate services to execute their attack.
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Aussie shopping habits may leave online buyers at risk
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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cybersecurity
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paypal
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online shopping
Online shopping used to mean sitting at the computer, however Australians are now shopping anytime, anywhere, and are at risk of distraction.
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Akamai research finds PayPal security measures utilised in new phishing scam
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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New research from Akamai has found that a new threat actor is parasitising benign WordPress sites to execute an extensive PayPal phishing scam.
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The fintech fraud epidemic: Banks aren’t getting worse, fraudsters are just getting better
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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Fintech fraud is growing rapidly. As society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the unfortunate truth of the matter is it also becomes more vulnerable to cybercrime.
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PayPal deepens partnership with Google Cloud to support growth
Wed, 19th May 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Under this expanded relationship, Google Cloud will provide both infrastructure and analytics capabilities to support PayPal’s growth, helping the company process transactional data at huge scale.
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Microsoft, Facebook and PayPal most impersonated brands during phishing attacks
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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microsoft
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phishing
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Microsoft has maintained its position as the brand most often found in phishing emails, followed by Facebook and PayPal.
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PPRO accelerates growth in APAC with new addition to leadership team
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
"Phua's appointment marks the strategic importance of the Asia Pacific region to the company."
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PayPal phishing scam uses 'safety' features to trick people
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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phishing
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cybersecurity
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These scams use safety features to steal victims’ confidential data, and are ‘brandjacking’ trusted names in the industry to conduct their attacks.
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Melbourne-headquartered ISV startup secures $US5.5 million in Series A funding round
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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payment gateways
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commerce systems
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startup
Bluedot innovation, a location services company, says the funding will allow them to double their headcount in Melbourne and San Francisco.
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PayPal teams up with WooCommerce and Xero to deliver online business toolkit
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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commerce systems
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accounting systems
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payment gateways
Business in a Box gives small businesses tools to design and manage an online store, accept payments, and get an overview of the business’ cash flow.
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Phishing scammers target PayPal in very well crafted attack, Proofpoint finds
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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phishing
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email security
Scammers are finding increasingly cunning ways to capitalise on the reach and popularity of the world’s global brands. This time PayPal is the target.
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Aussie businesses & consumers at odds about mobile payment tech
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Australian businesses aren't matching customer expectations when it comes to mobile transactions, a new study from PayPal Australia has found.
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Xero and Paypal join forces to speed up payday
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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accounting systems
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commerce systems
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it automation
"Sometimes it feels like you have to go above and beyond to get your invoices paid,"
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Reckon forms tactical partnership with PayPal
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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accounting systems
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Reckon has teamed up with digital payments company PayPal to unlock payment options for SMEs.
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Kim Dotcom's Mega deal falls through
Wed, 6th May 2015
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
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paypal
"The share sale deed entered into between TRS and the Mega shareholders will terminate, and the proposed acquisition of Mega will not proceed."
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PayPal stops processing Mega payments; NZX listing still on
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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encryption
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
PayPal has ceased processing payments for Mega, the storage and encryption firm looking to join the New Zealand stock market via a reverse listing.
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Massive cyber attack sends eBay into disarray
Thu, 22nd May 2014
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cybersecurity
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
eBay is asking users to change their passwords because of a cyberattack that compromised a database containing encrypted passwords and other non-financial data.
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Drury drives Xero's US expansion with Microsoft, HP and Paypal stalwarts
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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microsoft
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accounting systems
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commerce systems
Xero Limited has bolstered its Board and US management team with the appointment of a new Board Chairman, adding a further US based Director, and esta
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PayPal cuts over 500 jobs
Wed, 31st Oct 2012
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project management
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Electronics payment company enforces layoffs as part of an effort to streamline the business.
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Tech startups sought for accelerator program
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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microsoft
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Mentoring, cash and bonuses from Microsoft, PayPal and others available for up to 10 SMBs.
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Banking blockade stumps WikiLeaks
Thu, 27th Oct 2011
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
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paypal
Document publishing site struggling for cash as payment facilitators continue to refuse service.
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Rumour: Next Xbox 360 dashboard update to add PayPal support
Wed, 11th May 2011
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microsoft
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gaming
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commerce systems
In the wake of the PlayStation Network debacle, a rumoured Xbox 360 dashboard update could see Microsoft offer Xbox LIVE users another payment method.
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