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In light of the major data breach it suffered in July, Disney has announced that it is moving away from the cloud-based team communication platform Slack.
Daniel Croft • Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Law firms critically underprepared for cyber threats
Australian law firms are critically underprepared to defend themselves against cyber threats, according to a new report.
Daniel Croft • Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Op-Ed: Australia v Musk – Musk labels Australia a fascist nation following new anti-misinformation laws
The tech giant gets to name-calling as Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones calls the free-speech absolutist’s response “crackpot stuff”.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 13 Sep 2024
The industry and academics speak: Is banning kids from social media a workable solution?
Cyber security professionals, privacy experts, and academics speak out on the Australian government’s proposed ban on kids accessing social media and other platforms.
David Hollingworth • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
Op-Ed: With social media, you can’t fence the ocean
Labor’s proposed age-based social media bans will simply not work – and as a parent and professional in the space, here’s why.
Jacqueline Jayne, independent cyber security expert and online safety specialist • Wed, 11 Sep 2024
The politicians speak: Should we ban kids under 16 from using social media?
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government back an age-based ban on children accessing social media, here’s what other politicians are saying about the ...
David Hollingworth • Tue, 10 Sep 2024
Albanese backs 16 as his preferred social media age limit
The Australian government will be presented with legislation proposing an age limit on access to social media and “other relevant digital platforms”.
Telegram founder vows to tackle ‘illicit activities’ following French arrest
Pavel Durov acknowledges criminal elements on Telegram and announces changes to moderation on the platform.
David Hollingworth • Mon, 09 Sep 2024
US Navy investigation reveals illegal Starlink Wi-Fi plot aboard combat vessel
The enlisted crew of the littoral combat ship USS Manchester maintained an illegal onboard Wi-Fi network for months before it was discovered by civilian technicians.
David Hollingworth • Thu, 05 Sep 2024
The convergence of IT and physical security
Opinion: The symbiotic relationship between information technology (IT) and physical security has evolved dramatically during the past 10 years, writes Genetec’s William ...
William Glasson • Tue, 03 Sep 2024
The industry speaks: International Women in Cyber Day 2024
Women in cyber talk about the importance of workplace diversity and the opportunities for a great career in a growing and important field.
David Hollingworth • Fri, 30 Aug 2024
ChatGPT user flagged for ‘sexting’ the AI, issued warning by OpenAI
A ChatGPT user has been issued a warning by the generative AI chatbot’s developer, OpenAI, after they had been flagged for “sexting” with the software.
Daniel Croft • Fri, 30 Aug 2024
Uber faces €290m fine for EU data protection breach
Uber is facing a €290 million (roughly AU$477 million) fine after it breached European data protection law by transferring personal data from the EU to the US.
Daniel Croft • Tue, 27 Aug 2024