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Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades

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Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.
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Gen warns of soaring online scams targeting Kiwis in Q4

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New Zealand faces a 271% jump in fake shop scams as criminals exploit routine clicks, QR scans and DIY guides to trick online shoppers.
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UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge

2 days ago
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Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
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AI arms race to reshape Australia’s cyber defences by 2026

2 days ago
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AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia’s cyber security landscape by 2026.
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Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report

2 days ago
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device security
Physical security data is shifting from siloed cost centre to strategic asset, reshaping IT, AI adoption and cross‑functional decision-making.
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UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

Last week
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device security
The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Last week
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device security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Ant backs Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol push

Last week
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device security
Ant backs Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
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Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security

Last week
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device security
Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to add privacy-preserving biometrics and fight AI-driven deepfakes and account takeover attacks.
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Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

Last week
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device security
Microsoft’s first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.
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Hexnode XDR launch unites endpoint security & UEM

Last week
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device security
Hexnode unveils Hexnode XDR, unifying endpoint security and UEM in a single console as Indian firms face surging cyber threats.
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CelcomDigi film backs Malaysian champions & network

Last week
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device security
CelcomDigi spotlights rising Malaysian champions in a new film tying ambition and sporting success to its nationwide network reach.
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Punkt unveils MC03 privacy-first smartphone with Proton

Last week
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device security
Punkt launches MC03 minimalist smartphone with Proton, promising dual secure environments and subscription-based privacy for users.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Last week
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device security
Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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AI-driven ‘Truman Show’ trading scam hits app stores

Last week
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device security
AI-powered ‘Truman Show’ scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims’ digital identities.
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Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

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device security
Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
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SOTI tips AI & automation to transform Aussie mobility

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device security
SOTI predicts AI, automation and on-device intelligence will overhaul how Australian retailers, logistics and healthcare manage mobility by 2026.
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CommScope, TI boost secure boot for industrial devices

This month
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device security
CommScope launches PRiSM-based secure boot signing for TI AM6x chips, aiming to simplify compliance with tightening industrial cyber rules.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

This month
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device security
Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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LG unveils ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops with AI

This month
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device security
LG is debuting ultra-light Aerominum gram laptops at CES 2026, pairing tougher metallic designs with dual on-device and cloud AI tools.