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Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
EduTech

Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?
Encryption

New cyber security legislative package: How will it impact organisations?

Australia's government has unveiled a legislative package to enhance cyber security, impacting organisations through mandatory reporting and new device standards.

By Dan Pearce • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Australia mulls cyber law amid 23% rise in cyber attacks

Australia faces a 23% rise in cyber attacks, prompting calls for a new Cyber Security Act to bolster protection against escalating cybercrime threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Data Protection

Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

By Andrew Wilson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024

Global Stories

Legislation stories

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
Data Privacy

Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope

As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.

By Dr Martin J. Kraemer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Power / Energy

New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Marketing Technologies

AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms
Risk & Compliance

Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms

With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.

By Matt Loop • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Sysdig introduces AI Workload Security for enhanced cloud risk management
Virtualisation

Sysdig introduces AI Workload Security for enhanced cloud risk management

Sysdig unveils AI Workload Security to provide real-time cloud risk assessment, boosting visibility in AI infrastructures for swift response to threats and aiding regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends
Robotics

AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends

AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Ensuring security without compromising privacy
Data Protection

Ensuring security without compromising privacy

Amid rising concerns over data privacy, organisations are prioritising security without compromising individual privacy, leveraging a unified privacy-centred approach and secure technology to balance protection and compliance.

By George Moawad • 9 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Legislation stories

Survey highlights: 83% aware of GenAI, call for eco-transparency
Marketing Technologies

Survey highlights: 83% aware of GenAI, call for eco-transparency

A new survey reveals 83% of UK adults are familiar with GenAI tools like ChatGPT, yet concerns grow over their environmental impact, urging for transparency and regulation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
EduTech

How government support can bolster business cybersecurity

With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK's new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.

By Scott Kramer • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds
Data Protection

99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds

Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Artificial Intelligence

Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa

73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act
Generative AI

EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act

European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024