Social Media stories - Page 17
UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
UK banks face rising fraud losses up to GBP £40 million as criminals outpace detection despite growing use of behaviour-based analytics and increased tech spending.
UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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martech
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cdp
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genai
UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.
Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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mdm
Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Silverpush unveils AI tool for brand safety on TikTok ads
Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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martech
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social media
Silverpush launches AI-powered Silverpush Mirrors for TikTok, enhancing brand safety and campaign optimisation for advertisers on the platform.
Newell Brands harnesses Adobe AI to boost content creation speed
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Newell Brands boosts content creation speed by up to 75% using Adobe AI tools across brands like Sharpie and Rubbermaid, enhancing marketing efficiency.
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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ai
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samsung
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cloud services
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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robots
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network infrastructure
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smart home
Norby, an AI-powered language robot supporting over 30 languages, was showcased by founder Adrian Mullan at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas.
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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ai
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e-commerce
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youtube
Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.
Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI
Fri, 16th May 2025
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
A report finds UK public sector hampered by legacy tech and budget limits, delaying AI adoption and digital transformation despite rising citizen expectations.
Alibaba releases VACE, an open-source AI video editor
Thu, 15th May 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
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software development
Alibaba launches Wan2.1-VACE, an open-source AI model combining video generation and editing, streamlining content creation for various media platforms.
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
Thu, 15th May 2025
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crypto
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defi
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social media
Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.
Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire
Thu, 15th May 2025
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martech
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ai
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cloud services
Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.
EU urges social media ad checks to tackle €4.3bn scam crisis
Thu, 15th May 2025
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social media
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fraud
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regulation
EU member states urge social media firms to verify advertisers to curb a EUR €4.3bn investment scam crisis sweeping across Europe.
Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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physical security
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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youtube
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facebook
Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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martech
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social media
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pornography
Ofcom introduces strict Online Safety Act rules by July, forcing UK tech firms to shield children from harmful content like self-harm, abuse, and risky challenges.
Marketers face gap in UK consumer personalisation efforts
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
A report from SAP Emarsys reveals that only 44% of UK marketers believe their consumer campaigns are personalised, highlighting a gap in consumer expectations.
Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.