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Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Australians are increasingly focusing on social media, with a noteworthy preference for TikTok, as traditional media consumption declines, according to a new report by Meltwater and We Are Social.
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'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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Taylor Swift victim of AI-generated explicit images: a wake-up call

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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AI-generated explicit images of pop star Taylor Swift cause uproar, marking a chilling illustration of the technology's misuse and intensifying ethical concerns over AI regulation.
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Global social media users surpass 5 billion mark, reports Digital 2024

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Global social media users sail past the 5 billion mark, making up 62.3% of the population, as Digital 2024 report unveils commercial platforms' strong year-on-year growth.
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Rise in Drainer-as-a-Service attacks lead to high-profile breaches

Fri, 19th Jan 2024
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The rise in Drainer-as-a-Service (DaaS) cyber crimes indicates growing threats to social media accounts and cryptocurrency safety, including high-profile breaches.
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Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Amid growing cyber scams, Norton introduces its leading scam detection app, Norton Genie, developed in collaboration with Emmy award-winning creator, Dan Levy, to help users identify and avoid online scams.
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Marketing analytics software sector riding high on AI & ML adoption

Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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The global marketing analytics market is bolstered by increased adoption across sectors such as retail and manufacturing for improved AI and ML processes.
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Emplifi recognised as significant vendor in Forrester's Social Suite Landscape

Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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Customer engagement platform, Emplifi, has been recognised as a noteworthy vendor in Forrester's Q4 2023 Social Suite Landscape, reflecting the rising importance of social suite solutions.
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Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.
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Mobile banking malware threat surges globally, says Zimperium report

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Global mobile banking malware threats significantly rise, with 1,800 banking apps targeted in 2023, says Zimperium report.
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Australia set to launch new online safety regulations in 2023

Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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online safety
Australia plans to implement a comprehensive set of online safety regulations from December 2023; smaller businesses face compliance challenges.
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Content creators earn $700m across social media platforms in 2023

Sat, 16th Dec 2023
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Top 50 social media content creators turned digital influence into $700m in 2023, a study reveals.
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8x8's new tool 'Sales Assist' empowers retailers and enhances shopping experience

Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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8x8 unveils 'Sales Assist', a new tool designed to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline the retail experience.
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Generative AI's rapid adoption set to revolutionise various applications by end 2023

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Report predicts pivotal shift in GenAI adoption by 2023, revolutionising varied applications and driving unprecedented growth.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Adobe predicts 2024 dominant creative trends in new report

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Adobe's 2024 Creative Trends Report reveals four key themes set to influence digital content, including photography and social media.
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Deposco unveils top eCommerce & retail trends for 2024

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Deposco Europe's Will Lovatt predicts 'zero consumer' behaviour, eCommerce growth, social media impact and tech advancements will dominate 2024 retail trends.
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SMEs slow to adopt AI despite recognising future impact

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Despite 44% of Australian SMEs foreseeing AI's impact on their sector within five years, only 19% currently use AI tools.
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AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.