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AI's impact on cybersecurity for the Australian federal election

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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As the Australian federal election nears, concerns grow over AI-driven cyber threats and misinformation risking election integrity and political campaign security.
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Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.
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US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.
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Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.
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Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.
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Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
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Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.
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Multinational CIOs called on to address digital geopolitics

Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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Technology governance issues arising from global politics have led to digital geopolitics becoming a concern for multinational CIOs, says Gartner.
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Trump social media ban too little, too late

Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Social media's suspension of Trump does little to combat online misinformation, says Reset Australia's Chris Cooper.
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How NZ Labour crushed the National Party on Facebook

Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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National Party's broad, varied Facebook campaign may have contributed to their election loss, says digital marketing expert.
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Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
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Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z

Wed, 20th Mar 2019
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Flashpoint's Aaron Shraberg says economic tensions between the US, China, and North Korea are influencing risk management decisions in APAC.
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Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies

Fri, 15th Mar 2019
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As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.
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SA Labor promises $35 million Adelaide internet investment if re-elected

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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South Australian Labor Government promises Australia's fastest internet if re-elected, investing $35m in new infrastructure.
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Four reasons why your company should get political on social media

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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It's now an expectation of consumers that brands will weigh in current events and politics, and share their values.
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Dotcom calls out John Banks in open letter

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Kim Dotcom rebuts John Banks' claims in a forthright open letter, challenging the former MP to a public interview showdown.
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Election App: Left or Right - How will you swipe?

Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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The app doesn't tell you who the policy belongs to, but at the end will suggest which party would be best suited to you, based on which way you swiped.
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America's Right-Wing Revival

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.
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America under the gun

Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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America is chocka block with firearms. Since 1960, more than a million Americans have died from firearm homicides.