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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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data protection
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email security
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SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.
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Sendbird's new platform aims to cut business SMS costs by 30%
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Sendbird launches Business Messaging platform, a cost-efficient omnichannel communication solution for businesses, potentially reducing message-related expenses by 30%.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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LeapXpert reveals Maxen, a GenAI app to boost client communication
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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LeapXpert introduces GenAI application, Maxen, envisioned to revolutionise client communications and enhance the productivity of relationship managers, with the official launch set in March 2024.
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Aussies lose trust in traditional comms due to scam surge, study reveals
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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uc
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cloud services
A surge in scams targeting traditional communication channels such as SMS and email has caused Australians to lose faith in these methods, with in-app messaging emerging as the most trusted platform, according to a recent study.
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ScamBuster Thursday: Telstra launches new tactic to combat SMS scams
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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smartphones
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uc
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email security
Over 250,000 potential SMS and MMS scams have been reported in Australia, seeping through Telstra's hotline, with the highest number recorded on Thursdays.
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INTIX pioneers real-time marketing in event ticketing technology
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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social media
Event ticketing tech firm, INTIX, pioneers the use of real-time marketing to engage customers, promote additional offerings, and enhance event revenues during an event.
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Keeper Security introduces hardware key as sole 2FA method
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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encryption
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passwordless
Keeper Security boosts cybersecurity with new support for hardware security keys as the solitary Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) method to deter remote attacks.
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CBA & Vodafone collaborate to fight rising SMS scams in new venture
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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fintech
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phishing
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email security
CBA and Vodafone join forces to combat the surge in SMS scams, using real-time intelligence to safeguard customers.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt shift from traditional password methods
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Rising cybersecurity threats prompt a shift from traditional, vulnerable password methods to phishing-resistant authentication solutions.
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Dedoco unveils AI platform Ping to protect consumers from scams
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
Singapore-based Dedoco's AI platform, Ping, aims to protect consumers from online scams, enhancing trust and security in business communications.
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DocuSign integrates with WhatsApp, accelerating digital contract processes
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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encryption
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data privacy
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cloud services
DocuSign, global e-signature leader, has announced an integration with WhatsApp, aiming to enhance digital contract processes.
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Sydney firm Atomic.io shines in inaugural 2023 TMW 100 martech list
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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martech
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customers
Sydney-based martech firm Atomic.io secures No. 2 spot for Innovation in Web/Mobile Platforms in the inaugural TMW 100 list.
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Access4 launches new SMS service to fuel partner growth
Wed, 24th May 2023
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Access4, the UCaaS provider, has launched a new SMS service to fuel partner network growth and increase customer retention.
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Helping to win the battle to curb SMS and voice fraud
Tue, 2nd May 2023
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australians lost over $2 Billion to scams in 2021, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
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Telstra blocks over 225 million scam text messages since April
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Telstra's SMS scam filters has continued to block millions of scam messages, with a staggering 225 million blocked since April this year.
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The future of authentication: four trends to watch in 2023
Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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mfa
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
In a year of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, it should be no surprise that the digital landscape is fraught with cyberthreats.
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30 years of texting: from ‘Merry Christmas’ to hybrid experiences in-store and online
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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martech
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whatsapp
Shopping habits have changed since the beginning of the pandemic; the biggest trend of all is the rise of hybrid shopping.
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KnowBe4 identifies email and SMS security risks for APAC
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
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email
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sms
More than half of APAC office workers (59%) don't believe using their work email for personal activity is a security risk, according to a study by KnowBe4.
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Zoom unveils a load of new updates and features
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Zoom has unveiled a raft of new updates and features to its platform, including enhanced slide control, advanced polling, and attendance status.