Tag Archives: E-commerce

18May/23

U.K. Consumers Seek Greater Security Assurances When Buying Smart Home and Health Devices, Says New UL Solutions Study

May 18, 2023TechnologyAmbient intelligence, Articles, Computer security, Digital technology, E-commerce, Emerging technologies, Information and communications technology, Internet of things, Internet privacy, Privacy, Technology, Technology assessment, United Kingdomadmin

Eight out of ten (81%) people participating in a recent study of consumers in the United Kingdom (U.K.) said how a manufacturer protects against cyber-attacks and privacy invasions is important when purchasing a smart home, fitness or medical device. Commissioned by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, the study of consumer internet of things (IoT) buying habits suggests consumers are increasingly concerned about the security of their connected smart devices. Security is now of the same importance as other factors, like brand value or word-of-mouth recommendations, when making a purchase. Continue reading

12May/23

Pixalate Releases Q1 2023 Abandoned Mobile Apps Report: 107% YoY Increase in Abandoned Apps From Google & Apple Sharing Personal Data With Advertisers

May 12, 2023MobileApp Store, Apple Inc., Companies, Computing, CTV, E-commerce, Google Play, Google Play Store, IOS, ITunes, Mobile app, Online marketplaces, Softwareadmin

Pixalate, the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q1 2023 Abandoned Mobile Apps Report, analyzing apps from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store that have been “abandoned.” An app is considered abandoned if it has not been updated in the app store in at least two years. Continue reading

05May/23

Google Career Certificate for hackers

May 5, 2023Security.google, Computer network security, Computer security, Crime prevention, Cyber-security regulation, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, E-commerce, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, National security, Security engineering, United Statesadmin

Cyberattacks increased globally by 38% last year. Despite the urgency of this threat, there are currently more than 750,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. To help build a robust cybersecurity workforce and make it easier for people to join the field, this week we announced the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, the newest addition to our Google Career Certificates program. The Cybersecurity Certificate will prepare learners for entry-level jobs in cybersecurity in less than six months with no prior experience required — helping fill the growing number of open cyber roles.

25Apr/23

The current state of open banking regulation around the world.

April 25, 2023FinanceAustralia, Bank, Brazil, E-commerce, Economy, Finance, Financial markets, Financial technology, Mobile banking, Money, Open banking, Payment Services Directive, Payment systems, Personal financial management, Singapore, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

April 25, 2023 /Finance/ — Open banking is a financial services term for the practice of allowing third-party financial service providers to access customer data held by other financial institutions, through the use of application programming interfaces (APIs). The goal of open banking is to promote innovation and competition in the financial services industry by giving consumers more choices and control over their financial data. Continue reading →

19Jan/23

SecurityGen identifies the cybersecurity priorities for mobile operators in 2023

January 19, 2023SecurityComputer security, Crime prevention, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, E-commerce, Information governance, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Prevention, Security, Security engineering, Sigma Telecomadmin

SecurityGen, the award-winning global provider of security solutions and services for the telecoms industry, today announced its cybersecurity priorities for telecom operators in 2023. Continue reading

16Jan/23

Splitit, Alipay form partnership to power ‘Pay After Delivery’ installments on AliExpress

January 16, 2023FinanceAlibaba Group, AliExpress, Alipay, E-commerce, Economy, France, Germany, Mobile payments, Online marketplaces, Online payments, Retailing, Spain, Splitit Payments Limited, Taobaoadmin

Splitit Payments Limited (“Splitit” or the “Company”) (ASX:SPT, OTCQX:SPTTY), the only white-label service allowing customers to pay by installments using their existing credit on their payment card at checkout, announces that Splitit and Alipay have formed a partnership to power the ‘Pay After Delivery’ option for shoppers on AliExpress, a global eCommerce marketplace owned by the Alibaba Group. The service will initially launch in Germany, France and Spain, with plans to expand into other international markets. Continue reading

09Jan/23

77% of consumers feel anxious checking banking apps as cost-of-living challenges bite

January 9, 2023FinanceArticles, E-commerce, Mobile banking, Mobile contentadmin

Three in four Brits feel anxious when checking their mobile banking app and more than half want their banks to be more proactive in contacting them if they’re heading towards financial distress, according to new research released today. Continue reading

19Nov/22

Norton Encourages Online Shoppers to Stay Safe and Shop Smart This Holiday Season

November 19, 2022SecurityArticles, Buzzword, Christmas and holiday season, Christmas economics, Cyber Monday, E-commerce, Fraud, Human behavior, Identity theft, Marketing, Online shopping, Shoppingadmin

In advance of Cyber Monday, the busiest online shopping day of the year, Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN), encourages holiday shoppers to take steps to protect themselves from online fraud and identity theft – at its peak during the holidays – to bring back the joy of gifting. Continue reading

05Nov/22

New in Peach: Send ads to Netflix

November 5, 2022MediaAdvertising, Australia, Brazil, E-commerce, France, Germany, Italy, Los Gatos, California, Marketing, Mexico, Netflix, Online advertising, Peach, Spain, United Kingdom, World Wide Webadmin

Peach, the global market leader in video advertising workflow and delivery has announced support of Netflix’s new ad-supported service Basic with Ads.

To coincide with the launch of the service, Peach has launched new destinations enabling clients to deliver ads to Netflix across multiple territories including UK, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil with more to follow. Peach provides a connected advertising workflow, enabling clients to get their ads delivered to Netflix straight from the edit suite, while ensuring the highest possible quality, formatting and accuracy. Continue reading

01Nov/22

Online Holiday Shopping Frenzy: Study Shows 1 in 3 Americans Tend to Take More Risks When Shopping Online During Holiday Season

November 1, 2022SecurityArticles, Calendars, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, E-commerce, Norton, NortonLifeLock, Online shopping, Seasons, Shopping, Time, United Statesadmin

A global study from Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand1 of NortonLifeLock (NASDAQ: NLOK), sheds new light on the risks consumers will take this holiday shopping this season. According to the 2022 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Special Release – Holiday, conducted online in August 2022 among 1,000 U.S. adults 18+ by The Harris Poll, one in three American adults (34%) admit to taking more risks when online shopping during holiday season compared to other times of the year. Continue reading

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