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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.