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Qld invests $15m to launch free new cyber solution for small businesses
Queensland-based small businesses are set to benefit from a new investment that will unlock free new cyber security ...
CSIRO picks up new CISO
Jamie Rossato steps into the chief information security officer role at Australia’s national science agency.
‘No humans harmed’: Dead bodies spotted in Melbourne mayor’s AI-generated park photos
Melbourne’s mayor has promised to create a number of parks if re-elected next month; however, the AI-generated mock-up ...
Telegram banned on Ukraine government and military devices
Ukraine has banned Telegram on government, defence and critical infrastructure devices due to concerns about national ...
NSW to roll out portable emergency Wi-Fi units for emergency response
New Cells on Wheels units and Starlink connectivity are part of a $5 million investment in disaster response ...
Industry responds to Home Affairs new ‘safe harbour’ business protections
The federal government has announced that it will be introducing new legislation designed to bolster protections for ...
Cyber Security NSW to cull jobs despite increasing cyber threat
Despite reports that cyber threats are only on the rise, the NSW government is culling a number of cyber security ...
The industry speaks: Privacy Act reforms – a good thing, or not enough?
Hear what industry leaders have to say about the long-awaited updates to Australia’s Privacy Act revealed last week by ...
Australian government touts new Scams Prevention Framework
Draft legislation could see banks, telcos, and social media platforms fined up to $50 million for non-compliance with ...
OAIC applauds reforms to Australia’s Privacy Act
The privacy regulator has welcomed the strengthening of its powers to protect individuals and the opportunity to develop ...
Doxxing could lead to a 7-year jail term, according to new laws
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is set to introduce anti-doxxing legislation as Communications Minister Michelle Rowland ...
Telcos, banks, and social media platforms could face $50m fines under new Scam Code Act
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has done the media rounds selling the government’s tough new stance on fighting ...
Government explores AI regulation legislation, plans for ‘mandatory’ guardrails
The Australian government has announced plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) safety legislation to manage the ...