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AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation

AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
AI Security

Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Safari users at heightened risk from new fullscreen BitM attack
Cloud Access Security Broker

Safari users at heightened risk from new fullscreen BitM attack

New research reveals Safari users face heightened risk from advanced Fullscreen Browser-in-the-Middle attacks due to unfixable API flaws undetected by current security tools.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate
IoT Security

Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate

DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Google DeepMind unveils major generative AI updates for creators
Generative AI

Google DeepMind unveils major generative AI updates for creators

Google DeepMind unveils generative AI models Veo 3, Imagen 4, Lyria 2 and Flow, enhancing video, image, music and filmmaking for creators.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption
Generative AI

Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores
EduTech

Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores

Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
Data Privacy

Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges

International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security
Data Protection

Lasso launches automated Red Teaming for GenAI security

Lasso has unveiled an automated Red Teaming solution aimed at fortifying the security of Generative AI apps by simulating real-world cyber-attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns
Cybersecurity

Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns

A study by Fire on the Hill reveals that 25% of journalists are now active on Bluesky, signalling a shift away from X amid concerns over platform policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election
Data Analytics

Social media & influencers reshape narrative ahead of election

Social media election chatter in Australia surges 20% with cost of living top concern amid mixed sentiment for major parties ahead of 2025 vote.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity
Generative AI

UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity

A recent survey reveals that while 70% of UK respondents have embraced AI in daily life, only 44% utilise it in the workplace, lagging behind global averages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
Data Privacy

AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm

A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news
Artificial Intelligence

Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news

The TruthTell Hackathon, organised by the India Cellular & Electronics Association, has awarded INR 10 lakhs to five innovative teams tackling misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
Marketing Technologies

Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections

A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
AI shaping brand visibility shifts to credibility economy
Marketing Technologies

AI shaping brand visibility shifts to credibility economy

A new report reveals that AI platforms now heavily rely on earned media for brand visibility, reshaping how Australian businesses are discovered.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Live and Interactive: The tech-driven future of digital storytelling
Customer Experience

Live and Interactive: The tech-driven future of digital storytelling

As storytelling evolves in the digital age, brands must adapt to interactive formats like live blogs to engage audiences and foster deeper connections.

By Naomi Owusu • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025