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Sefiani unveils Surfacd to track brands in AI search

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Sefiani launches Surfacd, a tool that lets brands track and optimise how AI search engines present them versus rivals across key queries.
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AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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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.
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Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine's match

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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From swipes to sparks, low-latency data centres, clouds and interconnection hubs quietly power your Valentine's match worldwide.
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CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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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.
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McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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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.
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ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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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.
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Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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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.
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Optimistic trans-Tasman SMEs face widening service gap

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Trans-Tasman small firms are upbeat and boosting tech and marketing, yet consumers report patchy service and missing digital basics.
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Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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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.
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Fluent Cargo, Sea Sentinel AI team to cut port risk

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Fluent Cargo links Sea Sentinel AI to give Australian shippers early alerts on strikes, storms and congestion threatening port operations.
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AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
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Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Sydney Mardi Gras has overhauled its festival app with Safety Circles, a Fan Wall and Strobe tools to boost safety and connection.
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LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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LoopMe plugs 23m Australian audience profiles into Evorra's marketplace, enabling AI-powered segment building and activation across channels.
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Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
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Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
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Exclusive: How email still reigns supreme for small business marketing

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Constant Contact doubles down on AI-driven tools while keeping email the core link between small businesses and their customers.
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myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
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Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.
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Dark web 'fraud superstore' struggles with AI checks

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Dark web 'fraud superstores' expand slick services but LexisNexis research finds AI liveness and deepfake checks still foil many scams.
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Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.