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AISA warns Australia’s cyber workforce shortage demands urgent diversity push

AISA warns Australia’s cyber workforce shortage demands urgent diversity push

Australia’s peak cyber security body has warned the nation faces a deepening cyber capability crisis unless governments ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 27 May 2026
‘Moderation cannot be an afterthought’: What to know before you post an AI-generated Albo meme

‘Moderation cannot be an afterthought’: What to know before you post an AI-generated Albo meme

Although recreating an Australian politician’s likeness is not “automatically illegal”, takedown orders, penalties under ...

Carlos Tse Tue, 26 May 2026
Report: Most Australians have ‘fractured awareness’ of digital privacy

Report: Most Australians have ‘fractured awareness’ of digital privacy

A first-of-its-kind research by Monash University has revealed that Aussies suspect their data is being misused, but not ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 11 May 2026
FOI docs reveal information commissioner’s concerns over Age Assurance Technology Trial

FOI docs reveal information commissioner’s concerns over Age Assurance Technology Trial

Electronic Frontiers Australia chair says: “These FOI documents validate EFA’s position and its strong concerns about ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Social media giants face eSafety investigation over age ban compliance issues

Social media giants face eSafety investigation over age ban compliance issues

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube all fall foul of the eSafety Commissioner’s first Social Media ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Porn shop: Aussies turn to potentially risky VPNs following introduction of age verification requirements

Porn shop: Aussies turn to potentially risky VPNs following introduction of age verification requirements

As adult sites and other services begin asking Australian users to prove their age, virtual private network applications ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 16 Mar 2026
NZ firms say staff AI misuse is a key cyber risk

NZ firms say staff AI misuse is a key cyber risk

AI is proving to be a major concern for businesses in New Zealand, with companies reporting that staff misuse of the ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Kinetic IT appoints new CEO to drive national growth

Kinetic IT appoints new CEO to drive national growth

Kinetic IT has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Dean Langenbach.

Bethany Alvaro Fri, 13 Mar 2026
UK MPs reject Australia-style social media ban

UK MPs reject Australia-style social media ban

UK MPs have voted against following Australia in the implementation of a social media ban for people under 16.

Daniel Croft Wed, 11 Mar 2026
The industry speaks: International Women’s Day 2026

The industry speaks: International Women’s Day 2026

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Give to gain”. Here’s what the industry’s best, from at home and abroad, ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Plugged in, turned on, and exposed: How sex tech is becoming the latest cyber security frontline

Plugged in, turned on, and exposed: How sex tech is becoming the latest cyber security frontline

Bluetooth-connected sex toys may offer a way to maintain intimacy over long distances, but they may also let hackers ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Cyber preparedness critical as brokers face rising attack risk

Cyber preparedness critical as brokers face rising attack risk

Brokers are being urged to treat cyber security as a core business priority, with a growing number of sectors being ...

Daniel Croft Thu, 05 Mar 2026
AI growth drives Woolworths to have separate executives for InfoSec, physical security

AI growth drives Woolworths to have separate executives for InfoSec, physical security

Woolworths is moving away from a centralised security executive following the departure of its chief security officer, ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 16 Feb 2026