Charity stories

Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.

Cloudflare blocked 108.9 billion cyberattacks in a year, a 241% rise, targeting journalists and human rights groups via Project Galileo's global defence initiative.

KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.

Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.

Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.

As International Women's Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

Nominations are now open for Yahoo Academy 2025, set to take place in Sydney on April 8-9, aimed at empowering 30 media and marketing professionals.

Melbourne has been chosen as one of ten cities to receive a USD $10,000 grant from the Rimini Street Foundation as part of its USD $100,000 charitable initiative.

A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.

In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.

Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.

With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.

Michael Marcotte warns CIOs against over-reliance on AI in cybersecurity, highlighting a critical shortage in cyber skills that threatens corporate security.

STACK Infrastructure raised USD $840,000 during its annual Heroes of the Sea event in Astoria, Oregon, boosting lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million.

Charities are ramping up email security with DMARC adoption doubling in a year, yet less than 10% of .org domains have basic protections against cyber threats.

Parkerville Children and Youth Care transitions to RingCentral's unified communications-as-a-service platform, marking a significant phase in their digital transformation aimed at replacing all IT infrastructure hardware by 2024.

Under the helm of new CEO Katie Acheson, batyr launches 'OurHerd', an app empowering the mental health of young women through digital storytelling, this International Women's Day 2024.