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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

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Claroty predicts increased focus on OT cybersecurity by 2025
Firewalls

Claroty predicts increased focus on OT cybersecurity by 2025

Claroty's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 reveal imminent threats to critical infrastructure, with a push for stronger legislative reforms and security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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

Stories from Other Regions

Legislation stories

Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues
Malware

Bill to criminalise stalking delayed as debate continues

New Zealand's proposed law to criminalise stalking and cyberstalking faces delays, as experts warn citizens to take proactive steps to secure their digital privacy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
High repair costs deter electronics repair, fuels e-waste
Clean technologies

High repair costs deter electronics repair, fuels e-waste

New research from Trojan Electronics reveals that 56% of consumers avoid repairing devices due to high costs, exacerbating the UK's e-waste crisis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
UK considers ban on under-16s using social media
Social Media

UK considers ban on under-16s using social media

Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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