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Australian researchers reveal gender bias in GenAI image creation

Australian researchers reveal gender bias in GenAI image creation

Images created by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tend to present male figures over women and a lack of ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 18 Sep 2024
AFP charges alleged NSW ‘mastermind’ of Ghost criminal messaging network

AFP charges alleged NSW ‘mastermind’ of Ghost criminal messaging network

Search warrants were executed across Australia as part of a global takedown operation against an encrypted, organised ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Google funds program to spot bushfires just 5 metres wide

Google funds program to spot bushfires just 5 metres wide

Google is set to invest $19 million in a 52-strong satellite constellation that can detect bushfires just 5 metres in ...

Adam Thorn Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Home Affairs to grant businesses cyber ‘safe harbour’ protections

Home Affairs to grant businesses cyber ‘safe harbour’ protections

Australian businesses are set to gain new “safe harbour” protections that would allow them to share the details of a ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Rhysida ransomware gang demands US$5.8m ransom for Seattle-Tacoma data

Rhysida ransomware gang demands US$5.8m ransom for Seattle-Tacoma data

Hackers demand 100 bitcoins within six days, or they will publish more than three terabytes of data, including passport ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Apple seeks to drop suit against spyware vendor NSO Group

Apple seeks to drop suit against spyware vendor NSO Group

The Cupertino-based company cites security risks to customers and Israeli government intervention as reasons to have its ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 17 Sep 2024
OpenAI to abandon non-profit status in corporate change-up

OpenAI to abandon non-profit status in corporate change-up

OpenAI appears to finally be doing away with its non-profit title after CEO Sam Altman announced the company would be ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Cyber Security NSW to cull jobs despite increasing cyber threat

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 ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Interview: David Wiseman – ‘I don’t think there’s any limit to what people would do to gather information’

Interview: David Wiseman – ‘I don’t think there’s any limit to what people would do to gather information’

Cyber Daily catches up with David Wiseman, vice president of secure communications at BlackBerry, for a chat about cyber ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 17 Sep 2024
Right to Disconnect legislation could be a challenge for the cyber security industry

Right to Disconnect legislation could be a challenge for the cyber security industry

New research reveals nearly half of security incidents happen outside of traditional work hours, driving an ever more ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 17 Sep 2024
TfL issues in-person password resets for its 30k staff

TfL issues in-person password resets for its 30k staff

Staff of London’s transport agency have been informed that they’re required to attend in-person password resets ...

Daniel Croft Mon, 16 Sep 2024
Claims of hacked US voter data likely misinformation, FBI warns

Claims of hacked US voter data likely misinformation, FBI warns

The FBI and CISA warn of attempts by malicious actors to “sow distrust” of the US electoral system.

David Hollingworth Mon, 16 Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks against educational organisations drop, but victims are paying more

Ransomware attacks against educational organisations drop, but victims are paying more

According to a new report, the education sector is paying more than ransomware operators initially demand in order to ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 16 Sep 2024
Health and government sectors reported the most data breaches in first half of 2024

Health and government sectors reported the most data breaches in first half of 2024

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released its latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report – and the ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 16 Sep 2024
The industry speaks: Privacy Act reforms – a good thing, or not enough?

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 ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 16 Sep 2024
Government use of AI under the microscope in new federal inquiry

Government use of AI under the microscope in new federal inquiry

The use of AI tools in government is set to be reviewed as part of a new federal inquiry to ensure that adequate ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 13 Sep 2024
China denies hacking the Pacific Islands Forum earlier this year

China denies hacking the Pacific Islands Forum earlier this year

According to reports by the ABC, Chinese state-backed hackers were detected in the Forum Secretariat’s network in ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Australian government touts new Scams Prevention Framework

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 ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Law firms critically underprepared for cyber threats

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
Mastercard acquires threat intelligence firm Recorded Future for US$2.6bn

Mastercard acquires threat intelligence firm Recorded Future for US$2.6bn

The financial services giant has said the acquisition will complement the company’s current suite of security services

David Hollingworth Fri, 13 Sep 2024