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Recorded Future warns of rising Magecart attacks & exploits
Malware

Recorded Future warns of rising Magecart attacks & exploits

Online checkout systems face greater risk as attackers increasingly hide skimming code inside trusted payment tools and services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

WP Engine opens Smart Search AI to all WordPress sites

Search on WordPress sites could get sharper results as WP Engine widens its semantic tool beyond hosting customers, aiming to lift conversions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Nuvei agrees to buy Payoneer for USD $2.75 billion
Fintech

Nuvei agrees to buy Payoneer for USD $2.75 billion

The combined group would process more than USD $500 billion a year, giving merchants broader cross-border payment tools across 190 markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Kinsta adds free Bot Protection to WordPress sites
Software-as-a-Service

Kinsta adds free Bot Protection to WordPress sites

Rising bot traffic is inflating server costs for WordPress operators, prompting Kinsta to bundle controls into its dashboard at no extra charge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Mailchimp launches Analytics AI & expands integrations
Data Protection

Mailchimp launches Analytics AI & expands integrations

Paid Mailchimp users worldwide can now query campaign performance in plain language as the platform adds Analytics AI and broader app links.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing
Crypto

Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing

The new tools could let merchants sell inside AI apps and bill for token use in real time, while tightening fraud checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
AI referrals convert nearly three times better than search
Marketing Technologies

AI referrals convert nearly three times better than search

Brands may need to rethink search spending as AI-driven visits from ChatGPT and similar tools convert almost three times better than Google traffic.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Virtual Private Networks

eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth
Crypto

Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth

Paynt acquires Canadian payments firm E-xact to boost North American growth, targeting a further US acquisition by late 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

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Ecommpay launches self-serve payments for UK small firms
Fintech

Ecommpay launches self-serve payments for UK small firms

UK online merchants with under EUR 2 million revenue can now access a no-code checkout with no monthly fee, aimed at easing payments costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Sign Customiser powers USD $75m in global sign sales
Software-as-a-Service

Sign Customiser powers USD $75m in global sign sales

Australian-built Sign Customiser says its online design and pricing tools have powered more than USD $75m in global sign sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Asendia launches SendNow for Australian SME exporters
Marketing Technologies

Asendia launches SendNow for Australian SME exporters

Asendia launches SendNow in Australia, giving SME online sellers self-service access to global shipping with no minimum parcel volumes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Asendia launches SendNow for Australian SME exporters
Marketing Technologies

Asendia launches SendNow for Australian SME exporters

Asendia unveils SendNow, a plug-in shipping platform to help Australian SME online sellers export up to 500 parcels a month worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform
Software-as-a-Service

Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform

Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
E-commerce retailers face tougher compliance as sector matures
Marketing Technologies

E-commerce retailers face tougher compliance as sector matures

Australia's booming eCommerce sector faces tougher compliance with new advisory services helping retailers navigate complex financial and regulatory demands through 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to drive global AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to drive global AI growth

SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to lead global expansion and enhance AI-driven customer engagement on its platform used by 3,600 firms worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade
Fintech

PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade

PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025