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• Three Aussie startups that raised $25.8 million this week January 16, 2026 2:51 am SmartCompany We may only be a couple of weeks into January, but the Australian startup funding tap is already starting to trickle. This week saw $25.85 raised across startups in deceased estate management and fitness spaces, while we also report on an exclusive raise …
• DeadLock Ransomware Uses Polygon Smart Contracts for Evasion January 16, 2026 2:38 am Crypto Economy TL;DR DeadLock ransomware uses Polygon smart contracts to hide proxy server addresses. The technique mimics previous Ethereum-based attacks used by North Korean hackers. The malware changes IP addresses regularly to avoid detection by security systems. A …
• Vietnam, Singapore promote cooperation in cybersecurity, digital transformation January 16, 2026 2:30 am Vietnam Pictorial The two ministers agreed to enhance cooperation in training and capacity-building for specialised forces in digital transformation, cybersecurity and personal data protection.   Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang (R) and Singapore’s …
• South Korea, NATO Discuss Joint Responses to Shared Security Challenges January 16, 2026 2:24 am KBS World Photo : YONHAP News South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) discussed responses to shared security challenges at the 15th ROK-NATO Policy Consultation. Seoul’s foreign ministry said Friday that the annual meeting had taken place in …
• S. Korea, NATO discuss joint efforts to address common security challenges January 16, 2026 2:22 am Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have discussed joint efforts to address common security challenges amid geopolitical uncertainties, the foreign ministry said Friday. The regular policy dialogue took …
• Youth Peace Forum 2026 wraps up on third day January 16, 2026 2:17 am Global New Light Of Myanmar January 16, 2026 Myanmar News Agency 22 The Youth Peace Forum 2026 continued into its third day yesterday at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Centre I (MICC I) in Nay Pyi Taw. The Youth Peace Forum 2026 was attended by member of the …
• Businesses adding ‘small acts of kindness’ to the agenda January 16, 2026 2:16 am Irish Examiner MANY companies see value in supporting local charities. They know that giving corporate donations, sponsoring community groups and hosting fundraising events and activities in the workplace boost their brand’s reputation. But some companies go a step …
• Automobili Lamborghini named “Top Employer Italy” for the thirteenth consecutive year January 16, 2026 2:15 am I News Cayman The Sant’Agata Bolognese-based company has demonstrated its commitment and ongoing focus on its people since 2014 Sant’Agata Bolognese, 15 January 2026 – Automobili Lamborghini has been awarded the Top Employer Italy certification for the thirteenth …
• Nozomi Networks Unveils First Private OT Cybersecurity Assistant January 16, 2026 2:09 am Business Scoop Press Release – Nozomi Networks Vantage IQ empowers security teams and CISOs with tailored data and board-ready insights, driven by AI designed for the needs of OT/IoT environments Sydney – January 16, 2026 – Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT, IoT, and …
• Idaho school districts affected by PowerSchool data breach file lawsuit January 16, 2026 2:09 am KTVB 7 - Idaho A data breach at Idaho's widely used school system has led to a class-action lawsuit, alleging PowerSchool failed to protect sensitive student and staff information. BOISE, Idaho — A major data breach involving a school computer system widely used …
• Morocco struggles to attract startup funding as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE dominate MENA investment January 16, 2026 2:00 am Hespress Moroccan startups ended 2025 with minimal funding, as investors concentrated their capital in a few established markets in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a report by Wamda. December proved particularly difficult, with Moroccan startups …
• At CES, it was all about robotics, from AI to security January 16, 2026 1:58 am IT Brew - New York That android better be paranoid. This year’s CES was heavy on the robots, from ice cream makers to sparring partners to more adult fare. As with any new technology, there are concerns over security, and for the devices that producers hope will see …
• Indian Bank Wins Twin Prestigious Awards for Technology, Digital Innovation & IT Risk Management January 16, 2026 1:56 am Equity Bulls Indian Bank once again reaffirmed its leadership in technology-driven banking by securing multiple prestigious national-level awards, recognising its excellence in digital innovation, cybersecurity, and IT risk management. At the 21st Annual Banking IT …
• Warehouse automation startup Mytra snags $120M in funding January 16, 2026 1:55 am SiliconANGLE Supply chain robotics and infrastructure startup Mytra Inc. says it’s going to supercharge warehousing efficiency after closing on a bumper $120 million funding round today. The company is the creator of an innovative automated storage and retrieval system …
• OpenAI quietly launches ChatGPT Translate with support for 25 languages January 16, 2026 1:55 am SiliconANGLE OpenAI Group PBC today launched ChatGPT Translate, a free translation service hosted on a standalone web page. The rollout wasn’t accompanied by an announcement, which hints that the service may be a prototype. In July 2024, OpenAI launched a search engine …