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TikTok launches community-inspired effect capability
Unified Communications

TikTok launches community-inspired effect capability

TikTok has announced the launch of its Effect House feature to allow its users to create and share Community Effects.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2022
Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms
Google

Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms

The code aims to establish a self-regulatory framework to protect New Zealanders from online harm and harmful content.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021

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AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia
Email Security

AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia

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

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Balancing digital video demand and environmental sustainability in tech
Supply Chain

Balancing digital video demand and environmental sustainability in tech

The global tech community is addressing the environmental impact of video traffic on networks, according to Philippe Wetzel, CEO of VITEC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Let'sMOD's platform brings generative AI into social gaming
Gaming

Let'sMOD's platform brings generative AI into social gaming

Let'sMOD's new offering uses quantum techniques, which are set to disrupt social gaming with generative microgame AI.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023
New research finds Facebook lost ad market share in Q4 2022
Marketing Technologies

New research finds Facebook lost ad market share in Q4 2022

New research from digital intelligence platform Similarweb has found that Facebook lost ad market share in the fourth quarter of 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023
Malware

Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023

There are so many social media platforms for us to choose from— and the same is true for cybercriminals looking to deploy their next attack.

By Mark Gorrie • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Malware

Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams

New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Email Security

YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos

Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations
Social Media

TikTok's unveils plans to safeguard and diversify recommendations

TikTok has unveiled new details about the platform's work to safeguard and diversify its recommendation system.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
Security spotlight: 15 billion user names and passwords for sale
Cloud Access Security Broker

Security spotlight: 15 billion user names and passwords for sale

Breaches on the Dark Web, cyber-attacks by North Korea, TikTok ban concerns, an API vulnerability, and a leaky fitness platform database.

By Juan Lugo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
TikTok surpasses 40 million daily active users
Digital Entertainment

TikTok surpasses 40 million daily active users

TikTok has surged past 40 million daily active users, with new research revealing a majority of usage on Android and significant growth in the US market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020

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TikTok appoints Matt Mitolo as Head of Corporate Development
Partner Programmes

TikTok appoints Matt Mitolo as Head of Corporate Development

TikTok, a prospering digital platform, bolsters leadership team with five new appointments across business development, data, product tech and brand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022