Work from Home (WFH) stories
In what most systems administrators may well imagine were the good old days, work was as much a place as an activity. Today, people work from anywhere. While this delivers advantages including flexibility, potentially better productivity and the promise of an improved work/life balance while attracting staff regardless of where they might live, it is not without its challenges. Security and access to company resources is more complex, while appropriate devices, connectivity and even workspaces must be considered.
DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff
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DNSFilter unveils DNS PreCheck to keep DNS security intact for roaming staff, blocking malicious domains across shifting Wi-Fi networks.
UK fraud overhaul plans GBP £30m Online Crime Centre
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fintech
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phishing
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email security
UK unveils expanded fraud strategy, pledging GBP £250m and a GBP £30m Online Crime Centre to target fast-moving online and overseas scams.
Ransomware dominates UK cyber incidents, data loss surges
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Ransomware drives over half of UK cyber incidents as data loss surges, with healthcare, retail and complex supply chains hardest hit.
iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud
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iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.
UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend
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UK transport and storage firms turn their backs on homeworking, with uptake plunging as other sectors stick with flexible work models.
iProov handles 1m daily checks as deepfake fraud soars
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mfa
iProov passes one million daily biometric checks as deepfake-driven fraud soars, forcing banks and governments to harden identity defences.
UK firms hit by surge in phishing tied to remote work
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digital transformation
UK firms report surge in phishing linked to remote and hybrid work, with 29% hit by incidents and attacks peaking in late 2025 searches.
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
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When cyber attacks slip through defences, recovery readiness - not just prevention - decides whether your organisation bends or breaks.
iProov tech earns top rating for injection attack defence
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surveillance
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physical security
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risk & compliance
iProov's Dynamic Liveness becomes first facial biometric to achieve Ingenium Level 4 and CEN/TS 18099 High rating for injection attacks.
Routes Healthcare boosts care operations with BPA tech
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lcnc
Routes Healthcare links Sage 200 and cloud systems via BPA tech to automate care, cut dev effort and strengthen continuity across the North.
SciLeads to create 60 remote roles in life sciences tech
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saas
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data analytics
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hybrid & remote work
Belfast tech firm SciLeads will create 60 fully remote roles over three years as it scales its life sciences market intelligence platform.
Trust unveils Seron Slim eco mouse for multi-device use
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hybrid & remote work
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clean technologies
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windows
Trust debuts Seron Slim eco mouse with recycled plastics, multi-device wireless, hyperscroll wheel and silent buttons for hybrid workers.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
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gaming
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manufacturing
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Canon sweeps 2026 print awards for imageFORCE, uniFLOW
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document management
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digital transformation
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encryption
Canon dominates Keypoint Intelligence's 2026 BLI awards, taking A3 Line of the Year for imageFORCE and a Pick Award for uniFLOW Online.
Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs
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gaming
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edge computing
Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
Workers get just 2-3 hours of real focus time a day
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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genai
New Hubstaff data shows workers average only 2-3 hours of true focus a day as meetings, app overload and AI tools fragment attention.
CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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fintech
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martech
BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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uc
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.