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Halloween scams spike as 63% of festive spam found malicious

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Bitdefender reports a 63% rise in malicious Halloween spam, with scams posing as festive giveaways and retail offers to steal data or spread malware.
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Adobe brings Premiere tools to YouTube Shorts for mobile creators

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Adobe and YouTube partner to bring Premiere mobile editing tools to YouTube Shorts, enhancing short-form video creation for millions of creators globally.
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Adobe launches AI assistants & creative tools across platforms

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Adobe introduces AI assistants and new creative tools across its platforms, enhancing content creation with integrations from partners like OpenAI and Google.
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Online safety programme empowers youth to tackle digital scams

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Thirty-five young leaders will join the Online Safety IRL programme to combat digital scams and raise awareness among over five million Malaysians.
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Over one million students complete global cyber safety training

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Over one million students worldwide have completed KnowBe4's cyber security training, boosting digital safety awareness for teens aged 16 and above.
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Fellowship empowers Malaysians to combat AI-driven online scams

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A fellowship in Malaysia empowers 35 content creators and youth leaders to combat AI-driven scams, reaching over five million online users with digital safety messages.
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BookMyAdvert.com unveils UK's first self-serve TV ad platform

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BookMyAdvert.com launches UK's first self-serve TV ad platform, letting users book campaigns across major broadcasters and digital channels from 2p per view.
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Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge

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Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.
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Jessie Stephens & Froomes lead brand fit in talent index 2025

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Jessie Stephens tops Australian Talent Index 2025 for tech brand endorsements, while Froomes leads in telecommunications campaigns, reveals survey.
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Most social media debt advice misleading & unreliable, study finds

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A study reveals most UK social media debt advice is misleading or unreliable, urging people to seek FCA-regulated, impartial financial guidance instead.
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Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social

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Many young UK shoppers risk scams by using AI and social media for festive gifts, despite widespread concerns over online holiday shopping risks.
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Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK

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Norton reports UK millennials and Gen Z face rising holiday scam risks as 66% take risky steps, driven by growing use of social media and AI in shopping.
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New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

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New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.
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Global scam attempts jump 65% as banks tackle new fraud risks

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Global scam attempts have surged 65% over the past year, with smishing rising tenfold as banks worldwide battle increasing fraud risks.
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APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025

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Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.
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Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

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Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
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Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

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Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.
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Brands boost influencer marketing as ad budgets shift in 2025

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Brands are reallocating 50% of their ad budgets to influencer marketing in 2025, shifting focus from traditional ads to creator partnerships for better engagement.
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WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

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A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.
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Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI

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Circana's Future of Media report urges brands to adopt multi-platform strategies combining digital and traditional channels to boost engagement and ROI.