Cyber Monday stories - Page 2

AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.

Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.

Black Friday 2024 saw a surge in sale-related searches, with conversion rates tripling, but retailers risk losing customers if sites aren't optimised for deal queries.

Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.

Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.

This Black Friday, retailers are set to leverage AI and unified customer data to transform seasonal sales spikes into year-round competitive advantages.

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

Elephant Room has launched the BFCM Benchmark Performance Index to help retailers optimise spend and campaign timing during the key Q4 sales period.

Job and financial scams are rising in Australia and New Zealand as cost-of-living pressures drive more consumers into risky online offers, warns Trend Micro.

Consumers spent USD $88.7 billion online in October 2025, up 8.2% year-on-year, as AI-powered shopping and mobile sales continue to surge.

Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.

Retailers are boosting observability investments to manage AI-driven complexity and reduce costly digital outages, with median losses at USD $1 million per hour.

Robosen launches Disney MINI Robots featuring Toy Story and WALL-E, offering programmable, interactive toys in Australia and New Zealand from AUD $199.

BFCM 2025 demands tech-savvy strategies; brands using AI, personalisation, and data-driven insights will outperform those relying on broad discounts.

Retailers must embrace technology and end-to-end planning to meet soaring consumer demands and excel in the 2025 peak shopping season.

ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.

Generative AI boosts US retail web traffic by 4,700% year-on-year as shoppers increasingly use AI tools for research and recommendations, Adobe reveals.

Adobe has reported that online spending in the US for the 2024 holiday season hit USD $241.4 billion, an 8.7% rise, driven by a record in mobile transactions.

This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.