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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KPMG, PwC surveys find Australians are cautious about AI

Australian business leaders and citizens remain cautious about AI and its effects on cyber security and broader society, KPMG and PwC have found in recent surveys.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Qilin claims cyber attack on Volkswagen Group France

Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on the French subsidiary of major German carmaker Volkswagen, allegedly having stolen sensitive client, employee, and business ...

SECURITY • Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Personal data potentially exposed in Asahi ransomware attack

Japanese beer manufacturing giant Asahi has revealed that data was potentially compromised in the cyber attack it suffered last month.

SECURITY • Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Australian government to launch long-delayed licence and photo recognition platform

The federal government plans to launch a driver’s licence facial recognition program by the end of the year, allowing people to complete biometric checks using their ...

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 15 Oct 2025

CBA to be confronted by staff and union regarding AI plans

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) leaders will be confronted by members of the finance union and bank staff regarding AI and offshoring plans, after the bank ...

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Wed, 15 Oct 2025

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Government launches social media age ban education campaign

In preparation for the social media age ban, the Albanese government has launched a campaign to notify the Australian community of what the new restrictions will mean.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 14 Oct 2025

SA bans AI ads and robocalls for state elections

The South Australian government has introduced new legislation banning robocalls, robopolls, and AI generation in the context of state elections.

SECURITY • Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Russia considered a suspect in JLR cyber attack investigation

Investigations into the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) cyber attack have identified Russia as a potential suspect.

SECURITY • Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Exclusive: Brotherhood ransomware group claims cyber attack on WA trade supplier

Threat actors have allegedly breached a Western Australia-based trade supplier, claiming to have exfiltrated personal and company data.

SECURITY • Mon, 13 Oct 2025