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Enhanced customer experience platform with Zoom AI-powered innovations

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Zoom launches innovative AI-powered customer service tools to enhance the customer experience and build meaningful relationships.
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How WhatsApp makes money explained

Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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How does WhatsApp, the messaging giant, generate revenue? We explore its diverse streams, from business services to digital payments.
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Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds

Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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Rhreat actors are going after victims' cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.
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New tools for Zoho Desk revealed for global market

Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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These developments have been put in place to help customer service agents to improve engagement and deliver better customer experiences.
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30 years of texting: from 'Merry Christmas' to hybrid experiences in-store and online

Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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Shopping habits have changed since the beginning of the pandemic; the biggest trend of all is the rise of hybrid shopping.
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FedEx Express announces WhatsApp integration in AMEA region

Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is enhancing its services with delivery notifications and personalised options now available on WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp and QR codes the next scam threat - report

Thu, 26th May 2022
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KnowBe4 has warned it expects to see an increase in QR Codes and the WhatsApp chat platform being used for phishing and other scams.
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ServiceNow and Twilio introduce new messaging service

Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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ServiceNow has announced the ServiceNow Messaging Service to help organisations drive better service experiences from issue to resolution. .
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User error causes six hour outage on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Following a six-hour outage on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, bringing millions of digital lives to a halt, criticism of the company has been widespread.
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WhatsApp security vulnerability could have exploited two billions users

Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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Security vulnerability in WhatsApp's image filter function could have affected over two billion users worldwide. Users advised to update their apps.
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Kaspersky uncovers malicious version of Whatsapp mod

Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.
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Encrypted chat apps doubling as illegal marketplaces

Mon, 17th May 2021
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Encrypted chat apps are doubling as illegal marketplaces as criminals utilise them to sell illegal goods without fear of content moderation.
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New wormable Android malware discovered through auto-replies in WhatsApp

Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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Check Point Research has discovered new malware on Google's Play Store that could spread through WhatsApp messages.
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Zendesk launches messaging solution with advanced capabilities

Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
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Zendesk launches messaging solution for enterprise customers to bring simplicity to the enterprise software space.
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Users pay with personal data - Kaspersky on WhatsApp move to share data with Facebook

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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WhatsApp's new terms and conditions, which allow data sharing with Facebook, have sparked criticism among users.
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Zendesk, WhatsApp enter partnership to expand customer service offerings

Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Zendesk partners with WhatsApp to enhance CRM solutions, enabling businesses to provide real-time support through WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
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Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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book is taking a leap beyond all things social networking – and into smart video calling devices as it tries to take WhatsApp beyond the smartphone.
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WhatsApp users warned to change voicemail PINs

Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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Attackers are allegedly gaining access to users' WhatsApp accounts by using the default voicemail PIN to access voice authentication codes.
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Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms

Sun, 6th May 2018
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Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.
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Queensland Premier bans Ministerial use of private email & messaging apps

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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The Queensland Government has forbidden its ministers from using their own private email and messaging accounts for ministerial business.