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Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Phishing

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
Gaming

APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI
Gaming

Brands urged to adopt multi-platform media strategies for ROI

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Canva integrates design tools with ChatGPT for seamless creativity
Artificial Intelligence

Canva integrates design tools with ChatGPT for seamless creativity

Canva now integrates its design tools directly within ChatGPT, enabling 700 million users to create and edit visuals through natural language prompts seamlessly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches
Malware

Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
RØDE Creator of the Year Awards return with USD $200,000 prize pool
Sandisk

RØDE Creator of the Year Awards return with USD $200,000 prize pool

RØDE announces the 2025 Creator of the Year Awards, offering over USD $200,000 in prizes to celebrate global digital content creators across major platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer
Robotics

Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer

Series appoints humanoid robot Uri as Chief Marketing Officer, harnessing AI and robotics to revolutionise marketing and student engagement in social networking.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Most social media debt advice misleading & unreliable, study finds
Facebook

Most social media debt advice misleading & unreliable, study finds

A study reveals most UK social media debt advice is misleading or unreliable, urging people to seek FCA-regulated, impartial financial guidance instead.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social

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

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping
eCommerce

New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK
Artificial Intelligence

Social media & AI drive riskier holiday shopping in the UK

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Brands boost influencer marketing as ad budgets shift in 2025
Customer Relationship Management

Brands boost influencer marketing as ad budgets shift in 2025

Brands are reallocating 50% of their ad budgets to influencer marketing in 2025, shifting focus from traditional ads to creator partnerships for better engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Data Protection

WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Gen Z shift sees brand loyalty give way to trend-driven trust
Customer Experience

Gen Z shift sees brand loyalty give way to trend-driven trust

Gen Z UK shoppers are prioritising viral trends and influencer promotion over traditional brand loyalty, reshaping consumer trust according to SAP Emarsys.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion
Gaming

Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion

Adobe forecasts US online holiday spending to reach a record USD $253.4 billion in 2025, up 5.3%, with mobile shopping and AI playing key roles.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids
YouTube

Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids

Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025