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UK banks face rising fraud losses as organised crime outpaces them

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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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.
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UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.
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Jamf report finds phishing & infostealers surge on Apple devices

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Jamf's Security 360 Report reveals a sharp rise in phishing and infostealers targeting Apple devices, urging organisations to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
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Silverpush unveils AI tool for brand safety on TikTok ads

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Silverpush launches AI-powered Silverpush Mirrors for TikTok, enhancing brand safety and campaign optimisation for advertisers on the platform.
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Newell Brands harnesses Adobe AI to boost content creation speed

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Newell Brands boosts content creation speed by up to 75% using Adobe AI tools across brands like Sharpie and Rubbermaid, enhancing marketing efficiency.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Norby, an AI-powered language robot supporting over 30 languages, was showcased by founder Adrian Mullan at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas.
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Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.
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Malicious memes: How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals exploit viral memes to spread malware and phishing attacks, using humour to bypass defences and target millions online in Australia and beyond.
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Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI

Fri, 16th May 2025
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A report finds UK public sector hampered by legacy tech and budget limits, delaying AI adoption and digital transformation despite rising citizen expectations.
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Alibaba releases VACE, an open-source AI video editor

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Alibaba launches Wan2.1-VACE, an open-source AI model combining video generation and editing, streamlining content creation for various media platforms.
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Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.
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Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.
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EU urges social media ad checks to tackle €4.3bn scam crisis

Thu, 15th May 2025
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EU member states urge social media firms to verify advertisers to curb a EUR €4.3bn investment scam crisis sweeping across Europe.
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Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
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Gen X influencers spark brand interest as social media booms

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Gen X influencers aged 45+ are gaining traction as brands invest in mid-life creators to engage diverse audiences across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Ofcom sets strict new online safety rules to protect children

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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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.
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Marketers face gap in UK consumer personalisation efforts

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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A report from SAP Emarsys reveals that only 44% of UK marketers believe their consumer campaigns are personalised, highlighting a gap in consumer expectations.
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Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.
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Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.