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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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kinetic IT appoints new CEO to drive national growth
Kinetic IT has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Dean Langenbach.
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.
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...