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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud
Firewalls

Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Gaming

Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks
Firewalls

ReliaQuest warns of BaoLoader surge & trust attacks

ReliaQuest warns BaoLoader and trust-based lures are surging, as attackers ditch zero-days for social engineering and valid certificates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence
Malware

Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence

Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Tanium named Leader in Gartner 2026 endpoint report
Endpoint Protection

Tanium named Leader in Gartner 2026 endpoint report

Tanium named Leader in Gartner's first 2026 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, scoring highest for Completeness of Vision.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud
Data Protection

Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud

Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google's Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push
Crypto

Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push

Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Marketing Technologies

Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security
Data Protection

Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security

Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to add privacy-preserving biometrics and fight AI-driven deepfakes and account takeover attacks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers
Mobile Device Management

Microsoft patches zero-day, kills legacy Windows drivers

Microsoft's first 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes an exploited DWM zero-day, strips decades-old modem drivers and tackles Secure Boot risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD
High Performance Computing

OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD

OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

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UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code
Firewalls

UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India
Gaming

Oppo brings AI-rich ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India

Oppo rolls out AI-heavy ColourOS 16 to Reno15 phones in India, adding Gemini, cross-device sharing and six years of support promises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ
Storage

Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ

Outdoor Outlook launches in New Zealand, giving trampers and other outdoor lovers personalised, colour-coded weather-based activity tips.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Agnes AI tops 5m users, launches open-source SEA LLM
Open source

Agnes AI tops 5m users, launches open-source SEA LLM

Singapore's Agnes AI hits 5m users in six months and open-sources its SEA-focused 8B-language model to cut reliance on foreign tech stacks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
Firewalls

Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics

Suprema debuts twin BioStar access platforms and flagship AI facial terminal at Intersec 2026, targeting high-security, high-traffic sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Hexnode XDR launch unites endpoint security & UEM
Endpoint Protection

Hexnode XDR launch unites endpoint security & UEM

Hexnode unveils Hexnode XDR, unifying endpoint security and UEM in a single console as Indian firms face surging cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi film backs Malaysian champions & network
Mobile Device Management

CelcomDigi film backs Malaysian champions & network

CelcomDigi spotlights rising Malaysian champions in a new film tying ambition and sporting success to its nationwide network reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026