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Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram

Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.
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ServiceNow and Twilio introduce new messaging service

Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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ServiceNow has announced the ServiceNow Messaging Service to help organisations drive better service experiences from issue to resolution. .
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - A breakdown of Twilio Flex

Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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In this interview, we speak to Twilio Flex director of product marketing Tim Richter, who will discuss one of the company's critical APIs, Twilio Flex.
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Scam messages on the rise, organisations must take action

Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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More than half of consumers lose trust in organisations after receiving scam messages, according to a global study from Callsign.
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8x8 adds new business messaging features to Microsoft Teams

Tue, 11th May 2021
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8x8 has announced its new 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams app has now added SMS, MMS, and fax capabilities to extend the teams experience for users.
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AFP arrests two men with ties to Australian SMS phishing scheme

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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Two men have been arrested for their roles in an SMS phishing scheme that conned Australians out of money and identities.
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HubSpot boosts SMS marketing capabilities with MessageMedia

Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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HubSpot partners with MessageMedia to add targeted SMS capabilities to its CRM platform, providing marketers with personalised cross-channel campaigns.
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It's not in the post: How an SMS document platform can streamline the contact centre

Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Switching from traditional mail to an SMS document platform can save contact centres time and money, cutting costs by as much as AUD $275,000 monthly.
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Soprano Design updates enterprise messaging platform

Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Soprano Design has revamped its Soprano Connect platform, introducing RCS support, enabling businesses and governments to improve mobile interactions.
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Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows

Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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Aussie Infosec pros report highest phishing-led ransomware rates, underpinning urgent need for cyber education.
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How SMS became the trusted mode of customer communications

Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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About 90 percent of text messages are read within three minutes of receipt and we're seven times more likely to respond to a text than an email.
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Soprano Design to launch new digital and social channels

Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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Soprano Design to launch new digital channels, blending enterprise and social messaging. Soprano Connect to be available globally, boosting interaction.
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Extreme phishing: The rise of SMS scams & SMiShing around the globe

Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Like phishing, SMiShing are scams that encourage users to urgently click on a link or respond directly with their personal and sensitive details.
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Surging demand among businesses for more interactive enterprise messaging

Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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Ovum's survey explored the rapidly-evolving business-to-consumer communications market with some interesting findings.
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Fake myGov email & SMS scam asks for pics of passports, driver licences

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Security watchdog Stay Safe Online has issued a critical alert to Australians, warning them of a fake email and SMS scam purporting to be from myGov.
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To speed up crisis response - just get texting, says Soprano

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Australian software design firm, Soprano Design, has added its crisis management tool, RapidAlert, to the Mobile Enterprise Messaging Suite (MEMS).
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Proofpoint discovers SMS phishing app targeting Chinese language users

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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A mobile malware masquerading as a point-of-sale management app is targeting users in China & Mandarin-speaking regions, Proofpoint recently reported.
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Mission complete: CLX Communications fully aquires Mblox

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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CLX communications acquired Mblox in May of this year, but it was only two days ago that it gained access to 100% of the shares it has in the company.
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New SMS channel launched by Zendesk

Fri, 13th May 2016
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A new offering allows businesses to connect via SMS to effectively communicate with increasingly mobile customers.
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Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.