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Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest

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Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.
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Study finds AI-generated code far buggier than human work

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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AI-written code introduces 1.7 times more bugs than human work, a CodeRabbit study warns, with security and performance flaws surging.
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CoachHub launches global AI coaching tool AIMY for tailored professional growth

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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CoachHub has launched AIMY, a global AI coaching tool providing tailored, continuous professional development for employees at all levels worldwide.
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Genetec unveils cloud-based Operations Center for security teams

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Genetec has launched Operations Center, a cloud-based solution to enhance security teams' task management and collaboration.
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Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends

Tue, 7th May 2024
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The Digital 2024: April Statshot reveals a booming global engagement in gaming, with an unexpected lag in participation from Australia's robust industry.
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Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.
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What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.
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$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Physical credit card fraud is on the decline as online fraud takes its place, according to new statistics from the Australian Payments Network.
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1, 2, 3, No! - Don't get lost in questionable numbers...

Wed, 30th Jul 2014
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In a world obsessed with numbers, Carol Rozwell cautions against blindly trusting statistics without understanding their context and actionability.
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Second US$10 bn quarter for Google

Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.
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Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report

Sat, 1st May 2010
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The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.