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Workday breach exposes business contact data via CRM attack
Workday has confirmed a breach via a third-party CRM platform, exposing business contact info through social engineering but no core customer data was compromised.

If you’re working on complex projects at work, this $15 app makes them easier
TL;DR: Turn complex projects into simple tasks with a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Pro, now only $15. Managing complex projects gets easier when you have the right tools in place. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and calendar reminders, having dedicated software built for planning and execution can save time and reduce mistakes. Microsoft Project Professional 2021 is a desktop app for Windows that helps you map out tasks, assign responsibilities, and track progress in a centralized way, and a lifetime license is only $14.97 on sale (reg. $249.99). Project Pro helps you build out schedules, create timelines, and adjust workloads using built-in tools designed to keep everything organized. It’s useful for people who manage everything from small business projects to large-scale operations and includes automation features that take care of repetitive work like adjusting dates or redistributing resources. There’s no subscription involved. You pay once and own the software for life. The license includes updates and customer support and is compatible with Office 2021 and Office LTSC. Project Pro also supports features like multiple timeline views, pre-built templates, and time tracking, so you can monitor how hours are spent across different types of work. If your team uses Project Online or Project Server, this version can sync with those tools as well. During this limited-time sale, you can get Microsoft Project Pro 2021 for only $14.97. No coupon needed. Microsoft Project 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for WindowsSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

AI-driven phishing & ransomware surge in first half of 2025
Acronis reports a 70% rise in ransomware victims in H1 2025, with AI-driven phishing attacks surging, especially targeting managed service providers.

MoneyMe partners with SEON to boost fraud prevention in lending
MoneyMe partners with SEON to enhance fraud prevention in auto loans, credit cards and personal lending amid rising digital fraud risks in Australia.

Person in critical condition after Hamilton assault
They arrived at hospital this evening with an apparent stab wound.

Celebrity judge Frank Caprio dies aged 88
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".

Bridgerton isn't a romance, it's a workplace drama - Shonda Rhimes
The creator of one of the biggest shows on Netflix explains how her vision for the drama came about.

Live: Bay of Plenty v Southland – NPC round four
Follow live coverage as Bay of Plenty host Southland at Rotorua International Stadium in round four of the National Provincial Championship.

Person in critical condition after apparent stabbing in Hamilton
Police are making inquiries at a property to establish what happened.

Fact-checked: The claims and counterclaims around teacher pay
Stuff takes a look at some of the claims and counterclaims surrounding secondary school teachers’ pay.

Bill to ban protesting outside private homes passes first reading
But Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori opposed the bill.

Another Silver Fern on the move but not to Australia
She’s one of the top shooting talents in the country and despite changing teams, she’s staying in New Zealand.

Wellington school runs fund-raiser to win holiday at ‘White Lotus’ resort
The first prize in Clyde Quay School’s fund-raiser is a 6-night stay in a luxury resort in Thailand. Last year, it was Taylor Swift tickets in London or Vancouver.

Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws
Transcend has launched AI tools providing strict controls on data training and deletion, helping firms meet growing global privacy regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.

Camunda named Strong Performer for orchestration in Forrester Wave
Camunda has been named a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave for digital process automation, praised for its orchestration and support of key process standards.