Whatsapp stories - Page 2
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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malware
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application security
A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.
UK airlines turn to agentic AI & WhatsApp to cut queues
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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UK airlines are deploying agentic AI and WhatsApp chatbots to cut airport queues, ease staff strain and manage growing border disruption.
M2M Data Connect unveils AI travel eSIM via messaging
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
M2M Data Connect launches AI-powered travel eSIM that buyers can activate in under a minute directly via WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.
Infobip named top RCS for Business vendor by Juniper
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Infobip tops Juniper RCS for Business 2026 leaderboard, hailed as leading Established Leader on reach, innovation and operator ties.
AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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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.
Newo raises USD $25m to scale AI reception platform
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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saas
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uc
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digital transformation
Newo raises USD $25m to grow AI voice agents that answer calls for small businesses, after revenue doubled late 2025 amid rising demand.
Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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ransomware
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mdm
Cloaking dominates PropellerAds' 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.
Infobip boosts WhatsApp marketing ROI with new API tools
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Infobip upgrades its WhatsApp Marketing Messages API with optimisation tools that lift delivery rates and boost ROI by over 60%.
Most Britons lack plans for digital assets after death
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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mfa
Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.
Britons now thank AI & satnavs more than colleagues
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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ai
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agentic ai
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siri
Britons now say thanks more often to AI chatbots and satnavs than to colleagues, as new research reveals a growing 'digital manners' trend.
8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
8x8 reports triple-digit growth in AI voice and messaging for CX, as contact centres scale automation beyond pilots across channels.
CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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malware
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manufacturing
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crypto
CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.
Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
Shadow AI tool Clawdbot quietly spreads across workplaces, alarming security teams as staff grant it broad access on unmanaged devices.
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.
WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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encryption
WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high‑risk users.
Keyloop to buy Motortech.ai to boost dealer AI tools
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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Keyloop moves to acquire Motortech.ai, aiming to embed its AIME conversational agent across Fusion tools used by car dealers worldwide.
Infobip backs RCS, WhatsApp to cut UK returns costs
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Infobip urges UK retailers to use RCS and WhatsApp to cut returns disruption as annual costs are forecast to top GBP £27 billion.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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malware
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uc
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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.
Simwood debuts on-net AI agents for carriers, MSPs
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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Simwood launches on-net conversational AI agents for carriers and MSPs, embedding voice and WhatsApp bots directly into UCaaS networks.
SALESmanago boosts WhatsApp & AI-led eCommerce tools
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
SALESmanago upgrades its eCommerce platform with richer WhatsApp journeys and AI-led recommendations, targeting smarter real-time engagement.