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Paul Fletcher highlights urgent need for 'tech-friendly' government
AI Security

Paul Fletcher highlights urgent need for 'tech-friendly' government

Paul Fletcher, Australia's Minister for Science and Arts, urges a tech-friendly government to foster digital progress, citing benefits in safety, commerce, and disaster response.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Power / Energy

Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney
Clean technologies

ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Data Protection

Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Government

Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance
Government

Luke Coleman appointed CEO of Communications Alliance

In an exciting and fresh appointment, Luke Coleman will be stepping into the role of CEO at Communications Alliance in September 2024.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Government stories

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024
Malware

Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security
EduTech

Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security

Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024
NEXTDC opens pioneering data centre in Darwin with Vocus
Unified Communications

NEXTDC opens pioneering data centre in Darwin with Vocus

NEXTDC, in partnership with the Northern Territory Government and Vocus, has launched a new data centre in Darwin, aimed at boosting regional tech capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
EduTech

Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024
Malware

Acronis report reveals 293% surge in email attacks H1 2024

Acronis' H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report reveals a 293% surge in email attacks and a 32% rise in ransomware, warning SMBs and MSPs of heightened cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024
Malware

Acronis reports 293% increase in email cyberattacks in H1 2024

Cybersecurity firm Acronis has identified a staggering 293% increase in email cyberattacks during the first half of 2024 compared to 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit CrowdStrike outage with fake support sites

Cybercriminals capitalised on a CrowdStrike Falcon outage by creating over 180 fake support websites, targeting 8.5 million affected devices worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments
Government

Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue
Supply Chain

CrowdStrike outage fuels rise in phishing scams, experts argue

Experts are warning of phishing scams exploiting the CrowdStrike Falcon disruption, urging vigilance against fake fixes targeting impacted systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Government stories

Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024
Cartech

Solar panel installations in England drop by 25% in early 2024

Solar panel installations in England plummeted to 63,000 in the first half of 2024, a 25% decrease from last year, but experts predict a rebound.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech
Large Language Models

Mixed reaction from the AI community on King's Speech

The King's Speech lacked the anticipated new AI Bill, sparking mixed reactions and highlighting the UK's focus on cyber security over comprehensive AI legislation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024