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Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe
2 days ago
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Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta
This month
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
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Influencers reshape Southeast Asian eCommerce market
Last month
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digital marketing
A new report reveals that influencer marketing is crucial for eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia, significantly impacting consumer behaviour in Singapore.
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Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.
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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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personalisation
AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.
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Sydney's Tap aims to revolutionise US ad industry with AI
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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google
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facebook
Sydney ad-tech startup Tap launches AI-driven platform in the US, aiming to streamline the fragmented media buying process and reshape the ad industry.
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Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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instagram
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.
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Bitdefender warns of fake GTA VI beta ads spreading malware
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
Bitdefender has uncovered a cyber campaign exploiting the hype around GTA VI, using fake Facebook ads to distribute malware disguised as a game beta installer.
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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.
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Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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instagram
A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.
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OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
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Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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Chatbot market set to surge, projecting USD $4.9 billion growth by 2033, fuelled by customer engagement focus and widespread industrial adoption.
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Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.
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IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customers
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workplace
IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.
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IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women’s economic empowerment
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.
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VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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email security
Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.
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WhatsApp tops as preferred social media app in Singapore
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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meltwater
WhatsApp claims the crown as Singapore's favourite social media app, with over 27% preference among users, according to the Digital 2024: Singapore report by Meltwater and We Are Social.