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MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%
Encryption

MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%

MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Safeguard Global to tackle AI & HR risks in LinkedIn Live event
Human Capital Management

Safeguard Global to tackle AI & HR risks in LinkedIn Live event

Safeguard Global will host a LinkedIn Live event on International HR Day addressing global workforce risks amid rising AI adoption in human resources.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
Digital Entertainment

LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators

LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains

Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats
Firewalls

Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats

Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution

Adobe launches public beta of Content Authenticity app, helping digital creators secure attribution and embed verified identity in their work for free.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Data Protection

Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill

Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
LinkedIn upgrades Campaign Manager with new marketing tools
Customer Experience

LinkedIn upgrades Campaign Manager with new marketing tools

LinkedIn has upgraded its Campaign Manager with new features like Media Planner and Ads Duplication, aimed at enhancing marketing efficiency and insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers
Malware

New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers

Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Survey reveals changing workplace norms post-pandemic
Human Capital Management

Survey reveals changing workplace norms post-pandemic

Deel's latest report reveals changing workplace etiquette trends, with 73% advocating for flexible work and 66% preferring shorter job tenures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
Malware

UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats

The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases
LinkedIn

AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, concerns over gender bias in AI-driven advertising escalate, revealing entrenched stereotypes in digital campaigns.

By Zoe Gadd • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage
Human Capital Management

AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage

LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025

A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
UK B2B marketers face pressure to show campaign ROI
Data Analytics

UK B2B marketers face pressure to show campaign ROI

UK B2B marketers face mounting pressure to justify campaign effectiveness, with over half reporting monthly scrutiny from C-suite executives, LinkedIn research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians
Artificial Intelligence

LinkedIn reveals new job-matching tool for Australians

LinkedIn's research reveals that 59% of Australians are eyeing new jobs in 2025, yet 51% face ghosting from employers amid a challenging market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
LinkedIn unveils AI tools to transform HR & sales roles
Generative AI

LinkedIn unveils AI tools to transform HR & sales roles

A recent LinkedIn study reveals that 10% of new job roles in 2024 are those that didn't exist in 2000, signalling a significant workforce transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024