DCO’s 2nd International Digital Cooperation Forum Advances Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI

Kuwait City, State of Kuwait// – The second edition of the International Digital Cooperation Forum (IDCF) 2026 concluded in Kuwait, having taken place from 4–5 February at Jumeirah Messilah Hotel, bringing together leading figures and stakeholders from regional and international digital ecosystems under the theme “Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.”

Kaspersky Detected Fivefold Surge in QR Code Phishing Attacks in the Second Half of 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa// — Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has reported a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46,969 in August 2025 to 249,723 in November 2025 – a more than fivefold growth – as cybercriminals increasingly exploit QR codes, a trend that will likely continue in 2026.