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Hugging Face used to spread Android trojan TrustBastion

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Cybercriminals abused Hugging Face to host rapidly mutating TrustBastion Android malware stealing credentials across Asia-Pacific.
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Babeltext unveils MC-ML-AI to turn chats into actions

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Babeltext debuts MC-ML-AI, a standard to turn multilingual, multichannel customer chats into completed bookings, transactions and cases.
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Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.
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Babeltext bridges language gaps for Shopify's global merchants

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Babeltext enables Shopify merchants to communicate in 195 languages via AI-powered messaging, easing global sales and boosting customer confidence.
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Babeltext aims to bring accessible AI to billions via messaging

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Sydney-based Babeltext is expanding AI access to over 6.9 billion mobile users by enabling seamless, multilingual interactions via messaging apps and basic phones.
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Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
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Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.
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Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.
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Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
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Squire Technologies launches Mirus, a game-changer in mobile communication

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Squire Technologies introduces Mirus, an innovative messaging platform set to transform mobile and enterprise communication.
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Demand for Australian brands grows in China despite tension

Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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67% of China's cross-border online shoppers expecting to increase their online spending for western and Australian goods in the coming year.
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Wise partners with Tencent to provide international money transfers through Weixin

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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Tencent Financial Technology and Wise are teaming up to allow international money transfers to China through Weixin, the Chinese version of WeChat.
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WeChat Pay sizes up Oceania merchants to boost growth opportunities

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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The company says it will commit more resources to help business in Australia and New Zealand transform their businesses.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Veeam?

Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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Veeam's senior global technologist speaks on the great shift to a digital economy and organizations' investments in digital platforms.
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AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus

Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.
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Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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DaigouSales.com allows Australian brands to sell directly into China via locally based Chinese WeChat users who buy on behalf of their friends.
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WeChat & Alipay - overtaking EFTPOS? Asia speeds ahead with digital payments

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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New Zealand's EFTPOS system used to be world leading, but new technologies like WeChat pay and Alipay have left us behind.
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WeChat becomes fastest growing social application...

Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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WeChat sees a 379% increase in users between Q2 and Q4 2013, making it the top growing social app, says GlobalWebIndex report.