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Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Malware

Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety

Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania
Firewalls

HAT signs exclusive Tailscale distribution deal in Oceania

Businesses across Oceania will gain a local route to Tailscale as HAT backs demand for simpler secure access across cloud and hybrid estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government
Data Protection

BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government

Most respondents still trust consumer chat apps for sensitive work, despite widespread confusion over what encryption does not protect.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages
Data Protection

Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages

European firms can now keep password data in Amsterdam, easing GDPR worries as Passpack adds local-language support for six markets by May 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves

Sensitive prompts and documents will stay out of model training as ExpressVPN enters AI software with an enclave-based service for Pro subscribers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks
Unified Communications

Rapid7 warns of cellular IoT hardware attack risks

Rapid7 warns that hands-on attacks against cellular IoT hardware can pivot through trusted modules to breach cloud and backend systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Splashtop & SysAid partner to streamline remote support
Data Protection

Splashtop & SysAid partner to streamline remote support

SysAid bakes Splashtop remote support into its service desk, letting IT teams launch secure sessions directly from AI-driven tickets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Radware unveils cloud Web DDoS defence for SSL traffic
Firewalls

Radware unveils cloud Web DDoS defence for SSL traffic

Radware launches cloud Web DDoS defence that blocks encrypted layer 7 attacks without forcing customers to share SSL certificates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
Data Protection

Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse

Generative AI is fuelling a sharp rise in intimate image abuse, outpacing weak platform responses and patchy global legal protections.

By Theodora Skeadas • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform
Data Protection

HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform

HIROH debuts a quantum-ready, end-to-end encrypted phone platform, bundling secure calls and messaging into its premium HIROH Phone.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW
Document Management

Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW

Canon dominates Keypoint Intelligence's 2026 BLI awards, taking A3 Line of the Year for imageFORCE and a Pick Award for uniFLOW Online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security
Data Protection

Netwrix warns identity will anchor future AI security

Identity systems will become the linchpin of AI-era cyber defence as misconfigured automation opens new paths to sensitive data, Netwrix warns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Data Protection

WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users

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

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
VaynerX rolls out Keeper to tighten password security
Digital Transformation

VaynerX rolls out Keeper to tighten password security

VaynerX is deploying Keeper's enterprise password manager to centralise credentials and curb risks from password reuse and phishing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises
Firewalls

Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises

Cloudbrink adds Safe AI controls to its zero trust platform, securing hybrid enterprise use of AI agents and browser-based AI services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

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ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI
Data Protection

ExpressVPN launches privacy-first AI platform ExpressAI

Users can now query AI without prompts or files being exposed, as ExpressVPN moves beyond virtual private networks into confidential computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push
Data Protection

Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push

Splashtop taps Australian distributor Leader to push secure remote access and autonomous endpoint management for hybrid workforces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026