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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals
Marketing Technologies

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Instant, promising smoother, more direct ChatGPT conversations, fewer refusals and improved accuracy on web-sourced facts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Data Protection

WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users

WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware
Firewalls

LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware

Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
WhatsApp API flaw exposes 3.5 billion users to major privacy risk
Encryption

WhatsApp API flaw exposes 3.5 billion users to major privacy risk

A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security
Unified Communications

Varonis acquires SlashNext for up to USD $150 million to boost AI email security

Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365
Unified Communications

Hornetsecurity launches AI cyber assistant for Microsoft 365

Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Email still vital for business despite messaging app surge
Email Security

Email still vital for business despite messaging app surge

Despite instant messaging growth, 48% of IT leaders say email remains the top channel for vital business communications worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences
Customer Experience

Generation Z challenges brands with digital preferences

A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
Customer Experience

TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication

A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Grandstream releases two new models in GCC6000 Series
Cloud Services

Grandstream releases two new models in GCC6000 Series

Grandstream expands its GCC6000 Series with the new GCC6010W and GCC6011, offering unified communication, networking, and security solutions for SMEs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Australian shoppers want real-time interaction with brands
Fintech

Australian shoppers want real-time interaction with brands

Twilio's survey shows lagging adoption in conversational messaging, an untapped opportunity for brands in the Australian market.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Zoom expands its platform by adding Zoom Team Chat feature
Unified Communications

Zoom expands its platform by adding Zoom Team Chat feature

Chat technology helps dispersed teams consolidate workflows, gain efficiencies, and enable people to work better together.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2022
Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod
Application Security

Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod

Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Aug 2021
Why Laminar Communications is all-a-chatter about messaging app LamChat
Application Performance Monitoring

Why Laminar Communications is all-a-chatter about messaging app LamChat

Brisbane-based IT company, Laminar Communications, has developed LamChat, a free messaging system and app that prioritizes privacy and security.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
Messaging app used to control and distribute malware
Malware

Messaging app used to control and distribute malware

Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021

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Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks
Surveillance

Snap locks 415,000 teen accounts, urges app store age checks

Snap locks 415,000 suspected under-16 Snapchat accounts in Australia and renews calls for stricter app store-level age checks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia
Phishing

Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025