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AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study
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AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine’s match
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From swipes to sparks, low-latency data centres, clouds and interconnection hubs quietly power your Valentine’s match worldwide.
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
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Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams
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McAfee warns Australians AI-powered romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine’s Day, with one in seven victims losing an average AUD $780.
Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.
ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
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Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
Shirofune adds Reddit Ads to its omnichannel ad suite
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Shirofune has integrated Reddit Ads into its automation platform, letting marketers manage and optimize Reddit alongside other digital channels.
AI-fuelled romance scams spread beyond dating apps
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AI-driven romance scams now cost UK victims GBP £20.5 million, spreading from dating sites to everyday apps and evading bank checks.
Romance scam losses exceed £106m as Valentine’s Day approaches
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UK romance scam losses top GBP £106m as organised fraudsters exploit Valentine’s surge, with average victims losing more than GBP £11,000.
OSINT tools speed up probes into tax & benefit fraud
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Open source intelligence tools are helping investigators rapidly uncover tax and benefit fraud by exposing inconsistencies in online data.
Experts warn of rising Valentine’s Day cyber scams
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Cyber experts warn Valentine’s Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.
Optimistic trans-Tasman SMEs face widening service gap
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Trans-Tasman small firms are upbeat and boosting tech and marketing, yet consumers report patchy service and missing digital basics.
Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne
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Fujifilm brings its Creator Summit to Melbourne with podcasters Toni and Ryan, Jord Hammond and 20+ sessions spanning photo, film and social.
Stress rising for New Zealand’s small business owners
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Stress is surging for New Zealand’s small business owners, with nearly half considering closing as rising costs and tax shocks take their toll.
Shirofune adds Reddit Ads to unify US campaign tools
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Shirofune has integrated Reddit Ads into its automation platform, letting US marketers manage Reddit alongside major digital channels.
Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death
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Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.
Fluent Cargo, Sea Sentinel AI team to cut port risk
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Fluent Cargo links Sea Sentinel AI to give Australian shippers early alerts on strikes, storms and congestion threatening port operations.
Parents warned over secretive online ‘Com’ networks
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Parents are being urged to spot warning signs their children are being drawn into secretive online ‘Com’ networks linked to abuse.
UK consumers step up cross-checking as AI use grows
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UK consumers are embracing AI tools but trust is splintering, with most cross-checking search, social and brand sites before deciding.
AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud
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AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.