Daniel Croft

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Born in the heart of Western Sydney, Daniel Croft is a passionate journalist with an understanding for and experience writing in the technology space. Having studied at Macquarie University, he joined Momentum Media in 2022, writing across a number of publications including Australian Aviation, Cyber Security Connect and Defence Connect. Outside of writing, Daniel has a keen interest in music, and spends his time playing in bands around Sydney.

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HBF Health Insurance deploys its first AI agent to members

Major Australian health insurance provider HBF has announced the launch of its first generative AI agent, which will provide members with conversational search options.

SECURITY • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Japanese and UK banks look to OpenAI as Anthropic denies Mythos access

OpenAI has extended offers to access its GPT-5.5 model to banks in Japan and the UK, as financial institutions from both nations still await access to Anthropic Mythos.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

ASIC posts tips on using AI for financial purposes

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released new tips for AI users who utilise the technology for financial issues and advice.

SECURITY • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Westpac finds AI subscriptions have skyrocketed

New data from big four bank Westpac has revealed that Australians are increasingly subscribing to AI tools, reflecting a change in how people operate and work daily.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

ShinyHunters allegedly behind Carnival Cruise Line cyber attack

The confirmed cyber incident impacting Carnival Cruise Line was reportedly the action of infamous threat group ShinyHunters.

SECURITY • Fri, 29 May 2026

Exclusive: Victorian retail logistics firm allegedly breached by DragonForce

Threat actors have claimed a cyber incident impacting a Victoria-based logistics firm, claiming to have stolen over half a terabyte of data.

SECURITY • Thu, 28 May 2026

Carnival Cruise Line confirms cyber incident that compromised personal data

Major cruise ship operator Carnival Corp has revealed that it suffered a cyber incident, leading to the exposure of personal data.

SECURITY • Thu, 28 May 2026

Altman says AI won’t create a job apocalypse

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has walked back on previous comments about AI’s impact on the human workforce, now stating that AI is unlikely to cause a global “jobs apocalypse”

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Wed, 27 May 2026

CBA begins testing of new companion AI that provides financial advice

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is continuing its AI push with the testing of a new AI companion within its banking app.