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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Major UK bank to launch over 1,000 new AI roles

Major UK bank Lloyds Banking Group has announced a push to increase its AI roles by 1,000, as the company plans to hire an additional 300 staff to account for the growth

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Wed, 24 Jun 2026

CPA warns against using AI tools and ‘finfluencer’ advice when tax time comes

CPA Australia has issued a warning for tax time, advising that those seeking financial advice should avoid turning to finance influencers and AI tools.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Wed, 24 Jun 2026

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ASD says it will retire the Essential Eight within next 2 years

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has announced plans to retire the Essential Eight guidance framework, replacing it with something that is more fit for purpose ...

SECURITY • Wed, 24 Jun 2026

NAB launches new integrated frontline responders hub

Australian big four bank NAB has announced the formation of a hub for frontline responders dealing with cyber security, physical security, fraud, scams and payments.

SECURITY • Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Exclusive: Aussie banking details swept up in alleged bet365 breach

A threat actor has claimed to be selling a large amount of customer data belonging to UK-based betting service bet365, having listed a database containing over 100 ...

SECURITY • Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Scattered Spider members plead guilty to 2024 TfL cyber attack

Two cyber criminals have confessed to their responsibility for the Transport for London (TfL) cyber attack in 2024, an incident that resulted in £29 million in loss and ...

SECURITY • Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Suncorp trials agentic AI in insurance claims processing

Major Queensland-based bank Suncorp has said that by as early as this month, it will be implementing AI agents into its insurance claim processing systems.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Mon, 22 Jun 2026

Exclusive: Victorian RV dealer suffers alleged cyber attack

Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a Victoria-based RV dealer, allegedly having stolen data.

SECURITY • Mon, 22 Jun 2026

APRA orders banks to brace for future geopolitical shocks

APRA has told lenders to lift their game on geopolitical risk, warning that awareness of global tensions must now be backed by concrete planning.

SECURITY • Mon, 22 Jun 2026