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Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks
Firewalls

Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks

Users on censored or restricted networks can now hide VPN traffic more effectively as Firewalla’s beta app adds AmneziaWG support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth
Firewalls

Saiga phishing kit returns to bypass multifactor auth

Session cookie theft lets attackers slip past multifactor checks, putting enterprise email accounts at risk even after login.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge
Multi-factor authentication

Microsoft reports 8.3bn phishing threats as QR codes surge

QR code phishing climbed sharply in the quarter, exposing email users to more mobile-led credential theft despite disruption of major infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Firewalls

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks

Businesses faced a sharp rise in image-based scams as QR code phishing jumped 146% in the first quarter, Microsoft said.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Ecommpay expands BridgerPay partnership across Asia
Crypto

Ecommpay expands BridgerPay partnership across Asia

Merchants in the UK, EU and South East Asia will gain broader local payment options as the six-year tie-up adds Ecommpay services via BridgerPay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services

Attackers are leaning on trusted web services and familiar brands to slip past filters, with phishing and spam still dominating inbox threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million
Software-as-a-Service

PayPal brings payment links to Canva's 265 million

Creators and small businesses can now take payments inside Canva, reaching its 265 million users through PayPal-hosted checkout links and QR codes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
Crypto

Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds

Wallet use has cemented Asia-Pacific's lead in digital payments, with Hong Kong and Thailand now shifting towards instant bank transfers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

The new reader lets sites add biometric checks and live threat detection without replacing existing doors, zoning or permission systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes
Physical Security

OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes

OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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KnowBe4 expands Asia push amid rising email threats
Data Protection

KnowBe4 expands Asia push amid rising email threats

Rising email fraud is driving KnowBe4's regional expansion, as security chiefs warn that AI-made attacks are targeting Asia's businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom
Digital Transformation

PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom

A tougher fee regime is pushing the payments firm to offer SMEs more services, from POS and broadband to bookkeeping, beyond EFTPOS.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand
Gaming

Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand

A nationwide promotion is putting game characters on supermarket shelves, as buyers in New Zealand can win Xbox prizes from special Fanta packs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Zeller launches Terminal 1x to cut Aussie merchant costs
Digital Transformation

Zeller launches Terminal 1x to cut Aussie merchant costs

Australian small businesses could trim fixed payments and software costs with Zeller's AUD $199 Terminal 1x, pitched against Square and Tyro.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Sun PhuQuoc taps 2C2P to boost Asian payment options
Crypto

Sun PhuQuoc taps 2C2P to boost Asian payment options

Sun PhuQuoc Airways partners 2C2P and M-PAY to add cards, wallets and QR options, preparing for wider Asian cross-border sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Evri expands locker network with Tesco & MFG trial
Customer Experience

Evri expands locker network with Tesco & MFG trial

Evri trials parcel lockers at Tesco stores and rolls out 500 units at Motor Fuel Group forecourts, boosting its UK out-of-home network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Bloq.it & Evri launch 1,000 smart lockers across UK
Smart Cities

Bloq.it & Evri launch 1,000 smart lockers across UK

Bloq.it and Evri will roll out 1,000 smart lockers and returns units across the UK, targeting soaring eCommerce returns worth GBP £4.2 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026