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20i launches Twentie AI assistant for unlimited hosting help
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (447+ words) Managed hosting provider 20i has launched Twentie, an account-aware web hosting assistant embedded into its hosting platform with unlimited use. The company said Twentie sits inside the hosting environment and draws on live account data and performance metrics. 20i positioned the product…...
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (581+ words) WhatsApp has introduced a new "Strict Account Settings" mode that locks accounts into more restrictive privacy and security options for people at higher risk of targeted cyber attacks. The feature adds what WhatsApp describes as a lockdown-style setting. The company…...
Canada’s AI push hinges on data centres & clean power
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (329+ words) Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its AI strategy. 2025 saw a lot of positive momentum and now in 2026, we need to take the next steps in shifting the strategy from theory to application. Success requires urgent action and collaboration…...
Phishing campaign exploits RMM tools for stealthy access
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (498+ words) KnowBe4 Threat Labs has detailed a phishing campaign that uses stolen credentials and legitimate remote monitoring and management software to gain persistent access to corporate systems. The group said attackers start with emails that mimic routine workplace messages, then shift quickly…...
One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (633+ words) One NZ reported higher mobile data use over the Christmas and New Year period, alongside a rise in satellite-to-mobile messaging as customers travelled to more remote parts of New Zealand. On the mobile network, data use increased 17.4% between 8pm on 31 December…...
New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi
1+ week, 2+ day ago (596+ words) Wireless Broadband Alliance has published a security framework for organisations planning Private 5G deployments alongside existing Wi-Fi and IT systems. The report, titled "Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks", sets out a unified approach based on Zero Trust. It describes shared policies…...
One NZ begins phased 3G shutdown, starting Dunedin
1+ week, 4+ day ago (673+ words) One NZ has begun the phased shutdown of its 3G mobile network, starting in Dunedin, as the company reallocates spectrum to support wider use of 4G and 5G services across New Zealand. The move follows several years of network preparation and customer outreach…...
Proofpoint warns of surge in Microsoft device code phishing
3+ week, 1+ day ago (914+ words) Cyber security firm Proofpoint has reported a marked increase in Microsoft 365 account takeovers through the abuse of Microsoft's OAuth device code authorisation flow, in a pattern now seen across both financially motivated criminals and state-aligned groups. The technique exploits a…...
Name.com extends domain tools to Netlify, Vercel, more
3+ week, 2+ day ago (629+ words) Name.com has struck new integration deals with cloud platforms Bolt, Netlify, Replit and Vercel, embedding domain search and registration directly into their development environments. The arrangements extend an existing relationship with Netlify and add new links with Bolt, Replit…...
Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8
3+ week, 2+ day ago (902+ words) Global Wi-Fi deployments are set for a sharp expansion through 2026, with industry group Wireless Broadband Alliance forecasting rapid uptake of Wi-Fi 7, early prototypes of Wi-Fi 8 and wider use of new spectrum bands and satellite links. The alliance outlined ten trends…...