About Melvin
Melvin Hipolito
Editor
Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin - Page 35
Surge in phishing attacks as cybercriminals exploit URLs & QR codes
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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malware
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mdm
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phishing
Phishing attacks exploiting URLs and QR codes have surged, with cybercriminals using AI and social engineering to target users via email and SMS, warns Proofpoint.
Borderless CS unveils AUD $5,000 flat fee for cybersecurity tests
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
Borderless CS launches a AUD $5,000 flat fee for end-to-end cybersecurity testing, simplifying costs for the first 50 organisations during September 2025.
AMD appoints Sunny Gandhi to lead APJ commercial channel growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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uc
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partner programmes
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collaboration
AMD has appointed Sunny Gandhi as Senior Director to lead commercial channel growth and operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.
Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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physical security
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genai
Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.
Australia's top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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marketing
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instagram
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social media
Australia's top food influencers earn up to AUD $18,401 per post as TikTok and Instagram redefine how Aussies discover meals and dining spots.
Phishing campaign uses fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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mfa
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cloud security
Proofpoint exposes phishing attacks using fake Microsoft apps to bypass MFA and hijack Microsoft 365 accounts, affecting thousands globally in 2025.
Proofpoint warns FIDO authentication can be bypassed by downgrade
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
Proofpoint warns of a potential vulnerability where FIDO authentication can be bypassed via downgrade attacks, exposing users to phishing risks despite advanced security.
Hungry Jack's boosts solar safety with Industrias audits
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Hungry Jack's partners with Industrias to audit solar systems across 470+ Australian restaurants, ensuring safety, efficiency and optimal performance annually.
LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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smart home
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clean technologies
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sustainability
LG launches new smart fridges in Europe, boasting up to 40% better energy efficiency and space-saving designs tailored to modern homes.
SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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dubai
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travel
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2026
SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.
Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nick Kempt has been appointed Director of Customer Success and Professional Services for Riverbed in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, leading AI-driven customer strategies.
Xero & Constant Contact launch free tool for smarter marketing
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Xero and Constant Contact have launched a free integration linking customer data to automate marketing, helping small businesses boost engagement and efficiency.
Flight Centre Corporate unifies global monitoring to cut cloud costs
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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global expansion
Flight Centre Corporate uses Datadog's platform to unify global monitoring, boosting system resilience and cutting cloud computing costs worldwide.
AfricAI launches to drive sovereign AI innovation across Africa
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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fintech
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AfricAI, a joint venture led from Nigeria, launches to develop and deploy sovereign AI solutions across Africa, starting with healthcare and public services.
Ping Identity unveils just-in-time privileged access platform
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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hyperscale
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pam
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cloud security
Ping Identity launches Just-in-time Privileged Access in its platform, enhancing cloud and on-premises security with unified access and passwordless authentication.
Max Bonpain joins Openmarkets as Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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fintech
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Max Bonpain has joined Openmarkets as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead growth and international expansion in wealth and finance sectors.
Rockwell & Applied Robotics partner to deploy OTTO AMRs
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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rockwell automation
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automation
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industrial automation
Rockwell Automation names Applied Robotics its first South Pacific partner to deploy OTTO Motors' autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing logistics.
Hireup launches national campaign for personalised aged care at home
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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online tools
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aged care
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healthcare
Hireup launches national campaign promoting personalised aged care at home, aiming to provide older Australians with choice, trust and independence.
Australians lose hours to admin as AI resistance slows progress
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
Nearly a quarter of Australians spend over 10 hours a week on admin tasks, with resistance to AI tools slowing efforts to boost productivity.
AWS & Code for Schools launch AI literacy for one million
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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genai
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ai
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skills shortage
AWS and Code for Schools launch an AI literacy programme to educate one million Australian K-12 students, teachers, and parents by 2026.