Instant Messaging (IM) stories

Snap locks 415,000 suspected under-16 Snapchat accounts in Australia and renews calls for stricter app store-level age checks.

WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.

Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.

Researchers warn a new ‘GhostPairing’ WhatsApp scam turns device linking into a stealth spy tool, hijacking chats via trusted contacts.

Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.

A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.

Varonis has acquired AI-driven email security firm SlashNext for up to USD $150 million, enhancing its threat detection across emails and messaging platforms.

Hornetsecurity unveils an AI Cyber Assistant within 365 Total Protection Plan 4 to boost Microsoft 365 security with automated email and Teams threat defence.

Despite instant messaging growth, 48% of IT leaders say email remains the top channel for vital business communications worldwide.

A recent TP Business Insights report reveals Generation Z is the toughest customer demographic to support, influenced by their unique online communication styles.

A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.

Grandstream expands its GCC6000 Series with the new GCC6010W and GCC6011, offering unified communication, networking, and security solutions for SMEs.

Twilio’s survey shows lagging adoption in conversational messaging, an untapped opportunity for brands in the Australian market.

Chat technology helps dispersed teams consolidate workflows, gain efficiencies, and enable people to work better together.

Malicious FMWhatsapp mod discovered spreading Triada mobile Trojan, leaving users vulnerable to illegal activity.

Brisbane-based IT company, Laminar Communications, has developed LamChat, a free messaging system and app that prioritizes privacy and security.

Hackers are using instant messaging app Telegram for remote control and distribution of malware, according to Check Point Research.

Beautiful system tapestries have created confusing labyrinths that people have to navigate just to get their job done, wasting time and energy.

The 'unsustainable' issue of NHS staff using consumer instant messaging services is actually much bigger than has been previously reported.

Orcon is set to revolutionise how Kiwis communicate, launching an instant messaging service to rival the likes of Whatsapp and iMessage.