QR code stories
PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million
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PayPal brings payment links into Canva for 265 million users, letting creators, entrepreneurs and small firms sell from designs with QR codes and checkouts.
Paysafe launches crypto deposits for US iGaming brands
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gaming
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crypto
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Paysafe and MoonPay bring crypto deposits to US iGaming, letting operators accept stablecoins and digital assets through a single gateway integration.
Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks
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data protection
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Firewalla's app 1.68 update brings AmneziaWG VPN, helping users bypass blocked connections while adding tighter device controls and a refreshed interface.
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
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ROC moves into physical access control with Face1 biometric reader, combining identity checks, video analytics and legacy system integration.
OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes
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physical security
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genai
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OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.
Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter
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Siemens expands SENTRON circuit protection and unveils a refurbished SIRIUS soft starter built for circularity and lower CO2 emissions.
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in EU crackdown
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European authorities and tech firms have disrupted Tycoon 2FA, a major phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts.
HIROH unveils quantum-ready encrypted phone platform
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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mdm
HIROH debuts a quantum-ready, end-to-end encrypted phone platform, bundling secure calls and messaging into its premium HIROH Phone.
NCC warns ransomware risk persists despite January dip
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Ransomware cases dipped 17% in January, but NCC warns the threat remains high as Qilin targets critical sectors and tactics evolve.
Connected packaging becomes boardroom imperative in 2026
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Connected packaging sheds its fad status as record executive backing, rising budgets and compliance pressures push it firmly into the boardroom.
Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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iot security
Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
BPC named tech leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix ranking
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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paas
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crypto
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fintech
BPC has been named a technology leader in QKS Group's 2025 SPARK Matrix for merchant payment platforms, recognising SmartVista's breadth.
AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
Lydian app brings crypto payments to Clover merchants
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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martech
Lydian app lets Clover merchants accept crypto from 300+ digital assets at checkout while still being settled in local fiat currency.
EntrySign expands US visitor management for security
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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digital transformation
EntrySign steps up US rollout of its digital visitor management platform as organisations seek tighter on-site security and oversight.
Digital billboards to power USD $54.6bn OOH boom
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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digital signage
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surveillance
Digital billboards are set to drive OOH ad spend to USD $54.6bn by 2025, as programmatic trading and data tools fuel rapid DOOH growth.
McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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mfa
QR codes in HTML, bogus Teams callbacks and fake Facebook windows are among new email scams sidestepping traditional security tools.
Miro debuts Engage to transform AI-powered workshops
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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uc
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devops
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data analytics
Miro launches Engage, an in-canvas tool that blends live polls with AI summaries to keep workshop input and follow-up work in one space.
UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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mdm
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.