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UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.
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Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.
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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
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Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
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Why retailers need to prepare for a rise in AI-generated complaints

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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AI is making it easier for consumers to file well-crafted complaints, posing new challenges for retailers to manage rising digital grievances effectively.
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Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.
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Five key marketing trends to shape fashion & beauty in 2025

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Taboola reveals five marketing trends shaping fashion and beauty in 2025: authenticity, social commerce, inclusivity, AR, and sustainability drive consumer choices.
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MiQ integrates Lifesight data to boost Sigma ad platform insights

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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MiQ has partnered with Lifesight to integrate location data into its Sigma platform, enhancing audience targeting and measurement across multiple advertising channels in JAPAC.
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8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
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Online scams trap one third of victims in Australia, New Zealand

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Research shows one third of online users in Australia and New Zealand fall victim to scams, often only realising after financial losses occur.
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Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.
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Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.
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Cyber scams soar in New Zealand as AI & crypto drive threats

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Cyber scams in New Zealand have surged 77,721% amid rising AI use and crypto fraud, with sextortion and phishing attacks also sharply increasing in Q2 2025.
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In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Tech stocks soar in 2024, with AI tools aiding investors in navigating market risks amid record concentration in top US shares.
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Adobe brings new AI tools & workflow upgrades to Photoshop

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Adobe updates Photoshop across desktop, web and mobile with new AI tools like Harmonize and Generative Upscale to boost creative workflows and editing ease.
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Kiwis embrace AI in travel but trust & caution remain high

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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A Booking.com report reveals 81% of New Zealanders are excited about AI in travel, yet only 3% fully trust it, showing cautious optimism prevails.
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Siren & Flashpoint partner to boost intelligence investigations

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Siren and Flashpoint have teamed up to enhance investigations with integrated intelligence, aiding security teams against rising hybrid and cyber threats worldwide.
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Bitdefender boosts creator security as scams top USD $1 trillion

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Bitdefender expands its Security for Creators to cover Facebook, Instagram and YouTube amid USD $1 trillion losses from rising online scams targeting digital creators.
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Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
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New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.