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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge
Email Security

Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge

Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024
Malware

Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024

Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows
Cloud Access Security Broker

Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows

New research unveils that while 41% of men use AI for online dating, there's growing concern over authenticity, with 40% of Australians encountering fake profiles and 25% chatted with a potential partner who turned out to be a fraudster.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security

This Valentine's Day, Cequence Security's alarming research reveals an increase in scamming activity on dating apps, with fraudsters posing as romantic prospects to exploit users financially.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams
Cybersecurity

'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
BLUETTI Readies to Ignite A Romantic Valentine's Day
Power / Energy

BLUETTI Readies to Ignite A Romantic Valentine's Day

BLUETTI has rolled out loads of savings on a wide selection of solar generators for Valentine's Day to bolster the sweet celebration with someone special.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023
What's the Valentine's Day secret to a love interconnection?
DataCentre infrastructure

What's the Valentine's Day secret to a love interconnection?

Equinix unveils trailblazing tech for lovestruck souls to forge connections and cure the sting of 'what could have been' this Valentine's Day.

By Phil Schwarzmann • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

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Valentine's drives sharp rise in UK eCommerce orders
Customer Experience

Valentine's drives sharp rise in UK eCommerce orders

Valentine's Day drove a surge in UK online orders, with early-week volumes more than doubling as delivery timing trumped last-minute buys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams
Multi-factor authentication

UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams

UK retailers like M&S and Harrods face soaring AI-driven phishing and vishing scams, with phone attacks rising 449% and losses hitting hundreds of millions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Australians embrace AI to write heartfelt messages in greeting cards
Artificial Intelligence

Australians embrace AI to write heartfelt messages in greeting cards

Australians increasingly use AI to craft heartfelt messages in greeting cards for occasions like birthdays and baby showers, easing pressure to find the right words.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
From holidays to shopping sprees: How commercial events fuel mobile app growth
Valentine's Day

From holidays to shopping sprees: How commercial events fuel mobile app growth

Commercial events like Valentine's Day and Christmas boost mobile app installs and engagement across dating, entertainment and food delivery sectors.

By Ender Ozcan • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Valentine's Day spend rises 69% despite budget concerns
eCommerce

Valentine's Day spend rises 69% despite budget concerns

Valentine's Day spending in the UK surged by 69.2% in 2025, driven by a rise in budget-friendly gifting and a growing trend for locally crafted presents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Australians urged to beware AI romance scams' deception
Valentine's Day

Australians urged to beware AI romance scams' deception

As Valentine's Day approaches, experts warn Australians to remain cautious of AI-assisted romance scams, causing significant loss, with AUD $35 million reported in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Amber Technology unveils Valentine's Day gift guide for 2025
Digital Entertainment

Amber Technology unveils Valentine's Day gift guide for 2025

Amber Technology has unveiled its Valentine's Day gift guide, showcasing audio products from JBL and the Philips NeoPix projector for home entertainment lovers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Over 40% of UK to shop for Valentine's Day gifts, finds Airtime Rewards
Customer Experience

Over 40% of UK to shop for Valentine's Day gifts, finds Airtime Rewards

This Valentine's Day approaches, 42% of UK consumers will buy gifts, 38% will celebrate, and 52% will send cards, indicating potential opportunities for retailers amidst scepticism of the occasion, reveals Airtime Rewards survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Singaporeans admit to digital stalking in Kaspersky survey
Surveillance

Singaporeans admit to digital stalking in Kaspersky survey

A shocking 42% of Singaporeans admit to employing stalkerware on their partners, according to Kaspersky's global survey on digital abuse and stalking.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey
Fintech

40% of UK consumers to buy Valentine's gifts, says Airtime Rewards survey

Valentine's Day still attractive to UK consumers: 40% plan to spend on gifts and 42% intend to go shopping, despite 62% choosing not to observe, according to Airtime Rewards research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024