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Most under-16s still using social media despite ban

Parents are bearing most of the burden, as 78% of under-16s in Australia are still accessing social media covered by the ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Robotics

NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews

The bank is formalising its AI push with specialist in-house skills to build and test systems safely for customer use.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs

Many fear losing access to news, learning and friendships online, even as 47% of young Australians back tighter under-16 social media rules.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Gaming

Digital 2024 Statshot shows Aussies lag in global gaming trends

The Digital 2024: April Statshot reveals a booming global engagement in gaming, with an unexpected lag in participation from Australia's robust industry.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Global Stories

Statistics stories

Data Protection

Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children

A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate

A smaller band of operators is driving most incidents, leaving companies facing fewer but more organised ransomware gangs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

DevOps

DevOps incidents jump 21% as downtime hits 9,255 hours

Longer outages at developer tools now threaten release schedules and productivity, with GitProtect estimating more than USD $740,000 in losses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Malware

Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest

Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

DevOps

Study finds AI-generated code far buggier than human work

AI-written code introduces 1.7 times more bugs than human work, a CodeRabbit study warns, with security and performance flaws surging.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

CoachHub launches global AI coaching tool AIMY for tailored professional growth

CoachHub has launched AIMY, a global AI coaching tool providing tailored, continuous professional development for employees at all levels worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Genetec unveils cloud-based Operations Center for security teams

Genetec has launched Operations Center, a cloud-based solution to enhance security teams' task management and collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Data Analytics

Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start

Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.

By Patrick Bangert and Andrew Kirk • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024