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Adobe names Lucius DiPhillips CIO to drive AI focus

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.
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Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to lead AI product push

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
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Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
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One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.
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Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.
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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
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PayPal partners with Liverpool FC to launch fan reward scheme

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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PayPal becomes Liverpool FC's official digital payments partner, launching PayPal+ loyalty scheme for fans to earn rewards on matchday purchases.
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
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AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.
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Oracle launches global Exadata service for AI & analytics

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Oracle launches Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, enabling scalable AI workloads and analytics with global data residency compliance.
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Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Binance has appointed fintech veteran Matt Poblocki as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region's digital asset market.
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Young Australians drive cautious online spending & demand value

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Young Australians prioritise cautious online spending by favouring debit cards and demanding value, shaping evolving payment and delivery preferences in eCommerce.
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce 3 to accelerate enterprise AI adoption

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 to help enterprises scale AI adoption with enhanced control, interoperability, and real-time hybrid workforce insights.
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Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.
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Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.
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Cloudflare & Anthropic team up to power secure AI app links

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Cloudflare partners with Anthropic to enable secure, real-time AI integrations with SaaS giants like Atlassian, Stripe, and PayPal using its new MCP toolkit.
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Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
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Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.