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Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
Gaming

Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats

Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Malware

Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025
YouTube

KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025

KOMI Group has announced a remarkable 45% rise in annual turnover, bolstered by a 77% surge in Q4 revenues, as the Manchester-based digital media firm plans US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle
Marketing Technologies

YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Hands-on Review: HoverAir X1 drone
Drones

Hands-on Review: HoverAir X1 drone

The HoverAir X1 drone boasts impressive autonomous flying features and delivers smooth 2.7K video quality, perfect for novices.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Hands-on Review: Google TV Streamer 4K
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Google TV Streamer 4K

The Google TV Streamer 4K, promises seamless streaming and smart home integration, appealing to both tech enthusiasts and novices alike.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
LiveRamp enhances AI with new Perplexity, Chalice deals
Customer Experience

LiveRamp enhances AI with new Perplexity, Chalice deals

LiveRamp has unveiled new AI capabilities via partnerships with Perplexity and Chalice, aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness and consumer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (Xbox Series X)

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Xbox Series X breathes new life into the 2010 classic with impressive graphics and refined gameplay, despite small flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Email Security

Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline
Marketing Technologies

YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline

YouTube and Amazon dominate the ad landscape, gaining top spots in Kantar's Media Reactions 2024 report, while X, formerly Twitter, faces a major decline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution

Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
Ransomware

Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly

Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana
AR, VR & Metaverse

Social platforms key for brands to drive growth, says Circana

Circana's new report reveals social eCommerce as a key driver in accelerating consumer purchases, emphasising the importance of data and personalised experiences for brands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

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Blend AI opens US office to bolster ecommerce solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Blend AI opens US office to bolster ecommerce solutions

Blend AI, an Australian adtech firm, has launched its first US office in Austin, seeking to enhance its presence in the burgeoning ecommerce market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Techcombank leads in Vietnamese banking brand equity rise
Unified Communications

Techcombank leads in Vietnamese banking brand equity rise

Techcombank's Brand Equity Index has surged by 68% in Q4 2024, now leading Vietnam's banking sector, fuelled by innovative marketing and community engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Rachel Conlan to keynote at AusCryptoCon in Sydney
Blockchain

Rachel Conlan to keynote at AusCryptoCon in Sydney

Rachel Conlan, Global CMO at Binance, will headline AusCryptoCon in Sydney, welcoming 10,000 crypto enthusiasts.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Oct 2024
Influencers reshape Southeast Asian eCommerce market
YouTube

Influencers reshape Southeast Asian eCommerce market

A new report reveals that influencer marketing is crucial for eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia, significantly impacting consumer behaviour in Singapore.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024