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Retailers cut Valentine's discounts as browsing rises

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Online Valentine's discounts shrink as shoppers browse earlier, research more and spread spending beyond traditional romantic gifts.
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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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Australians embrace AI to write heartfelt messages in greeting cards

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Australians increasingly use AI to craft heartfelt messages in greeting cards for occasions like birthdays and baby showers, easing pressure to find the right words.
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Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.
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Australians urged to beware AI romance scams' deception

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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As Valentine's Day approaches, experts warn Australians to remain cautious of AI-assisted romance scams, causing significant loss, with AUD $35 million reported in 2023.
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Amber Technology unveils Valentine's Day gift guide for 2025

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Amber Technology has unveiled its Valentine's Day gift guide, showcasing audio products from JBL and the Philips NeoPix projector for home entertainment lovers.
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Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.
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Aussies struggle to identify AI in love scams, McAfee study shows

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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New research unveils that while 41% of men use AI for online dating, there's growing concern over authenticity, with 40% of Australians encountering fake profiles and 25% chatted with a potential partner who turned out to be a fraudster.
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Rise in Valentine's Day scamming on dating apps, warns Cequence Security

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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This Valentine's Day, Cequence Security's alarming research reveals an increase in scamming activity on dating apps, with fraudsters posing as romantic prospects to exploit users financially.
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'Love cost dearly' warns CBA over Valentine's Day romance scams

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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As Valentine's Day nears, Commonwealth Bank Australia warns against a spike in romance scams, with women shown to be most at risk, losing double the amount compared to men in 2022.
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BLUETTI Readies to Ignite A Romantic Valentine's Day

Mon, 6th Feb 2023
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BLUETTI has rolled out loads of savings on a wide selection of solar generators for Valentine's Day to bolster the sweet celebration with someone special.
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Apple spreads the pink love in time for Valentine's Day

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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The tech giant highlights the iPhone 7, the iPad Pro, and the Apple Watch, designed for 'all the ways they move'. LOLS.
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Too lazy to go buy a card? Facebook makes sending Valentine's Cards easy

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Valentine's is proving to be a popular event for Facebook users, with the social media network seeing a spike in declarations of L.O.V.E.
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Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine's Day

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
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Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten 'Love Mojis'. Yes, you read that right.
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Netflix and pepperoni - lazy man's guide to Valentine's Day

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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We've put together some wonderfully cheesy, hopelessly soppy films to get you in the the mood this Valentine's as you stuff your face with Cheezels.
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5 apps to help you win Valentine's day

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Single or taken, we've put together some handy apps you should download to help you get through Valentine's Day relatively unscathed.
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Valentines beware: scams are targeting you

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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Beware of Valentine's Day scams targeting lovebirds, warns antivirus provider Bitdefender. Fake offers and phishing attempts are on the rise.
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Tech gifts for your partner on Valentine's Day

Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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If you are lucky enough not to be single, Valentine's Day this weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the love you have for your significant other.
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Top 10 Valentine's Day movies...

Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day film? Here are the top 10 romantic movies, from timeless classics to modern heart-grippers, for every kind of viewer.