Students under near constant surveillance at Exclusive Brethren-linked schools, insiders claim
18 July 2024
Allegations have surfaced that students, parents, and staff at the OneSchool Global (OSG) network, run by the Exclusive Brethren community, are subject to intense surveillance including outside school hours.
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Smartwatch Saves Swimmer from Rough Seas at Byron Bay
18 July 2024
Conditions worsened, and Shearman, a kilometre from the coastline, found himself in desperate need of help.
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Antitrust scrutiny has Microsoft ditching its OpenAI board observer seat
18 July 2024
In a surprising move to counteract increasing antitrust scrutiny from EU and US regulators, Microsoft has given up its observer seat on OpenAI's board. This comes amid increased vigilance by the regulators on the tech industry's investments in AI startups.
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Meta bands posts that target “Zionists”
18 July 2024
Update from Microsoft Policy Forum on their approach to "Zionist" as a proxy for hate speech.
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ASX cuts back on overpaid tech contractors
18 July 2024
This follows a series of complaints from insiders about the company's current staffing approach for ongoing tech projects, with some staff costing above-industry standard rates.
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Hollywood Legends’ Voices to Narrate Texts: ElevenLabs and CMG Worldwide Partnership
12 July 2024
ElevenLabs new artificial intelligence (AI) app is attempting to bring deceased Hollywood legends like Judy Garland, James Dean, and Burt Reynolds to life.
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Australian Government Partners with AWS on $2bn Classified Cloud Infrastructure Deal
12 July 2024
The TS Cloud is specially designed for Australian defence and national intelligence community agencies. They will use it to store, share and run detailed analysis of the country's classified data. This facility would increase Defence's communication networks' resilience and improve collaboration with the US.
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From Floppy to Flashy: Japan finally unhooks its floppy disk obsession
12 July 2024
This discontinuation comes 13 years after the last floppy disks were produced in the country.
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Meta threatens Australian again with a news ban
04 July 2024
The media bargaining war continues between Meta, the government and local media companies.
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WA man allegedly sets up fake free wi-fi networks at Australian airports
04 July 2024
Investigations began in April after airline staff reported a dubious wifi network.
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Did a robot just commit suicide?
04 July 2024
South Korean administrative officer robot throws itself down some stairs.
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Car Sales by Dealers in U.S. and Canada Disrupted in Cyberattacks
27 June 2024
Dealers said that in some cases they were reverting to writing contracts by hand, or asking customers to wait a few days to take delivery of their vehicles.
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Apple to delay launch of AI-powered features in Europe, blames EU tech rules
27 June 2024
Apple underscored its AI push earlier this month with new features and software enhancements for its iPhone and other devices to bolster sagging sales.
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Stolen test data and NHS numbers published by hospital hackers
27 June 2024
Cyber criminals have been trying to extort money from NHS provider Synnovis since they hacked the firm on 3 June.
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NDIA officials inappropriately cultivated by the Salesforce
27 June 2024
Evidence to a parliamentary committee shows NDIA officials did not declare thousands of dollars worth of gifts paid for by Salesforce, despite being required to detail receipts over $100.
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ACMA alleges Optus failed to protect its customer data
27 June 2024
Optus had at least three opportunities to identify and rectify this vulnerability before it got exploited.
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Three of Vietnam's five undersea internet cables are down
20 June 2024
Vietnam is connected to the global internet mainly via five undersea cables with a combined capacity of nearly 62 Tbps.
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US sues Adobe for hiding SaaS fees
20 June 2024
Adobe accused of deceiving consumers by hiding the early termination fee SaaS (Software as a Service) for its most popular subscription plan and making it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions.
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Apple and Meta Platforms face EU penalties
20 June 2024
"We need to ensure and safeguard a space for proper human control over the choices made by artificial intelligence programs. Human dignity itself depends on it."
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Pope Francis warns G7 members of AI risks
20 June 2024
"We need to ensure and safeguard a space for proper human control over the choices made by artificial intelligence programs. Human dignity itself depends on it."
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Apple Strikes AI deal with OpenAI
20 June 2024
Some of these AI features will be available in the American autumn as part of the next major software update to the iPhone, iPad and Mac.
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University of Canberra transitions to Windows 11
13 June 2024
The university has completed a pilot of 50 staff members and is now bringing the software update to 2500 members of staff.
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ChatGPT comes to iPhone
13 June 2024
Apple still remains overly reliant on sales of the iPhone and some analysts said any boost from the new AI features was unlikely to materialize in the short term.
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Australian tenancy database giant guilty of bad data management by the Information Watchdog
13 June 2024
The Real Estate Institute of Australia stressed the importance of tenant privacy. The complainant alleged that TICA disclosed their personal details to the first estate agent and retained their information longer than required.
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Australia's eSafety Commissioner drops case against X over stabbing videos
13 June 2024
In a statement on X, the firm's Global Government Affairs team said they were "heartened to see that freedom of speech has prevailed".
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Did Meta fire an employee over Gaza content?
13 June 2024
Allegedly, Meta fired an engineer for trying to help fix bugs causing the suppression of Palestinian Instagram posts.
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eSafety vs X case just got messier
06 June 2024
A rare legal manoeuvre adds Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) wins them the right to participate in Federal Court proceedings.
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Ticketek customers’ details ‘stolen’ in cyber incident
06 June 2024
The information hitherto indicates that this is a breach potentially affecting many Australians.
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UK data watchdog wants reassurances from Microsoft
30 May 2024
Microsoft's forthcoming Copilot+ PCs can screenshot your laptop every few seconds and store encrypted snapshots locally.
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Google finances cable system to directly link Perth to Africa
30 May 2024
Spanning from Kenya, zigzagging through several African nations, and concluding in the Google Cloud region in South Africa.
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Cybercriminal expose biometric data linked to police in India
30 May 2024
The incident demonstrates the heightened risk of biometric data leaked online and potential misuse.
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Are Zuckerberg and Musk the largest dictators?
30 May 2024
According to 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner - Philippines Rodrigo Duterte’s administration, “is a far smaller dictator compared to Mark Zuckerberg, and now let me throw in Elon Musk”.
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Telstra to cut 2800 jobs
21 May 2024
Telecommunications giant slashes jobs and implements measures to charge customers more.
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MediSecure data breach
21 May 2024
Scale of ransomware attack on electronic prescriptions provider remains unclear.
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Microsoft's Emissions Spike 29%
21 May 2024
Microsoft releases its 2024 Sustainability Report.
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Reddit partners with OpenAI
21 May 2024
Social media content feeds into AI-powered features.
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Misconfiguration caused Google Cloud deletion of UniSuper’s online account
16 May 2024
UniSuper fund members went a week with no access to their superannuation accounts.
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Musk's X Corp loses lawsuit against Israeli data-scraping company
16 May 2024
U.S. District Judge said using scraping tools is not inherently fraudulent, and giving social media companies free rein to decide how public data are used "risks the possible creation of information monopolies that would disserve the public interest."
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Apple apologises after piano crushing ad backlash
16 May 2024
The video was meant to demonstrate how creativity has been compressed into the latest iPad.
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Musk scores win in battle over church stabbing footage
16 May 2024
X had already taken all reasonable steps it could to block the clip from Australian viewers short of removing the footage from everyone globally.
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Stack Overflow and OpenAI partner
16 May 2024
More information from Stack Overflow will appear in ChatGPT, and Stack Overflow will use OpenAI models for its products.
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Zircodata cyber hack
09 May 2024
Hackers access 4,000 sensitive documents from Monash Medical Centre and the electronic profiles of 60,000 Melbourne Polytechnic students.
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New UNESCO report warns social media affects girls’ well-being, learning and career choices
09 May 2024
The report sheds light on how social media amplifies gender stereotypes, with negative effects on girls’ well-being, learning and career choices.
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TikTok's not for sale
03 May 2024
ByteDance has 9 months to divest Tik Tok in America or it will be blocked.
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New rules for Australian telcos
03 May 2024
Industry will also now be required to “provide work plans to the regulator following a major outage, to explain how an impacted telco will mitigate the risk of a similar outage in future”.
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Alphabet surpasses $3 trillion
03 May 2024
The recent announcement by Alphabet about offering dividends and a stock buyback highlights the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) for big tech companies.
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AFP traps alleged RAT developer
25 April 2024
An Australian man and a man based in the US will appear in court, following an international investigation into the creation and sale of a global Remote Access Trojan (RAT).
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Google fires employees involved in Israel protest
25 April 2024
Google has just fired 28 employees for protesting against Project Nimbus, a £1.2bn joint contract with Amazon to provide AI cloud services to the Israeli government.
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AI potential to boost Australian economy by $200 billion yearly
25 April 2024
An Australian man and a man based in the US will appear in court, following an international investigation into the creation and sale of a global Remote Access Trojan (RAT).
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X u-turns to comply with Brazil court
19 April 2024
According to a letter witnessed by Reuters, lawyers representing X assured the court that they would comply with all its rulings, as well as those issued by Brazil's top electoral court.
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Taxi Apps sues Uber for launching an unlawful war to crush Australian competition
19 April 2024
Allegedly, Uber arrived on Australia’s shores with a notorious plan to squash the competition, say lawyers. They accused Uber of launching its flagship service, UberX, illegal at the time in Australia, specifically to cripple GoCatch's growth.
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Apple plans financial gains with with AI-centric in-house processors
19 April 2024
As tech giants like Microsoft and Google push forward in AI, Apple is aiming to enhance its products with AI features.
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Microsoft’s free pass from government accountability
19 April 2024
Microsoft divulge in January that foreign government hackers had once again breached its systems.
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Study reveals AI tools hold biases against women and girls
19 April 2024
The study sheds light on the ethical responsibilities of tech companies and governments in developing and using AI without perpetuating stereotypes or violating human rights.
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Hoya halts production after cyber attack
12 April 2024
Japanese lens maker Hoya said the production of several of its products have stopped after system failure caused by a targeting of the company's servers.
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Google tech used in Israel’s genocide
12 April 2024
Amid criticisms and human rights concerns, Google is remaining silent over allegations that its technology was exploited in alleged mass murder campaigns.
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Diabetes WA telehealth service breached
12 April 2024
Diabetes WA has disclosed a data breach affecting people who engaged with its telehealth service.
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US government sues Apple over smartphone market monopoly
04 April 2024
The Department of Justice and 15 state governments accuse Apple of monopolising the smartphone market, leading to higher prices and limited innovation for consumers.
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Australia missing out in AI funding boom
04 April 2024
Market experts warn of a potential bubble in AI-related stocks, with data showing a decline in private market investments.
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Recent Phishing Attacks Target 100+ Organizations in Europe and U.S. with StrelaStealer Malware
28 March 2024
StrelaStealer malware is designed to steal email login data from popular email clients and send it to the attacker's server. This enables threat actors to access victims' email accounts for further malicious activities.
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Federal government reassures Australians that electoral systems are secure
28 March 2024
UK cyber security agency confirms Chinese threat groups targeted electoral systems. Australia reassures public that its electoral systems remain secure
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NSW Government Invests in Mobile Systems for Emergency Wi-Fi Connectivity
21 March 2024
The NSW government is investing in mobile systems to provide wi-fi connectivity to communities impacted by natural disasters. Customer service minister Jihad Dib made the commitment in June 2023.
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Study finds workplace AI, robots, and trackers negatively impact quality of life
21 March 2024
Analysing data from over 6,000 individuals, researchers found that increased use of AI-based software, surveillance devices, and robotics correlates with decreased health and well-being.
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Australian news media pursue payment from Meta for using their content to train AI
21 March 2024
Tech companies like Meta have been training their AI models with vast amounts of online data, including news sources. When questioned about this, a Meta spokesperson declined to comment, citing fair use allowances under US copyright law.
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Users outraged over US sale plan of Tiktok
21 March 2024
Critics argue the bill infringes on free speech and harms millions reliant on TikTok for business and communication.
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US Military Rushes Implementation of AI for Autonomous Weapons
21 March 2024
In Gaza, the Israeli military is utilising robots and remote-controlled dogs in the conflict, with drones and an AI system named The Gospel accelerating target identification and use of force.
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Meta pulls out of Australian news deal
07 March 2024
Albanese government and local media companies prepare for battle with Meta, who plans to cut $70 million yearly payouts to news publishers. Meta's refusal to negotiate new deals hits media giants hard, sparking government action.
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Superloop rejects Aussie Broadband opportunistic offer
07 March 2024
“The board of Superloop has, together with its retained financial and legal advisers, considered the offer and believes that the indicative proposal is opportunistic and fundamentally undervalues Superloop… The board does not intend to engage with ABB [Aussie Broadband] on the indicative proposal.”
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U.K. Home Office breached data protection rules using electronic monitoring devices on migrants
07 March 2024
In summer 2022 the Home Office began a pilot exercise in which about 600 asylum claimants arriving in the UK were fitted with electronic ankle tags enabling their movements to be monitored via GPS.
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Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and CEO Over Mission Deviation
07 March 2024
The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, claims a breach of contract and demands OpenAI's research and technology be made public, preventing financial gains from Microsoft. Musk alleges a shift from the initial non-profit focus to profit-making, betraying the essence of the startup co-founded by him.
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Three men charged in NSW over SMS phishing scam operation
29 February 2024
NSW Police have arrested three men in connection with an SMS phishing scam operation.
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X admits to taking down posts and accounts involving India farmers' protest
29 February 2024
X clarified that the removal was limited to India in compliance with the orders but emphasised its support for freedom of expression. The platform revealed it has legally challenged the government's actions.
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Apple warns Australian tech proposal risks privacy, surveillance
29 February 2024
Regulator aims to detect and remove harmful material but faces criticism for potential impact on encryption. Apple emphasises global consequences of mandatory scanning measures.
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Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness appointed as Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator by the Department of Home Affairs
29 February 2024
In her last role, McGuinness was the deputy director for Commonwealth integration (DDCI) at the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), where she was responsible for advising the US Defence Intelligence Agency’s director on strengthening collaboration and information-sharing between the Five Eyes nations.
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Do user counts equate to unique individuals?
29 February 2024
Digital technologies can foster or hinder social connection based on common issues and tensions.
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Air Canada BOT Defense-Blame not Fooling the Tribunal
22 February 2024
The airline tried to distance itself from the error by claiming the chatbot was responsible for its actions.
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Activision Blizzard Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Monopolisation of Call of Duty Competitions
22 February 2024
Activision, known for its popular first-person-shooter game Call of Duty, has been accused of imposing "draconian" contract provisions on teams and players, leading to the exclusion of those who did not comply with their demands.
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Maltese Authorities Arrest Man in Global Cybercrime Crackdown Targeting Australians
22 February 2024
AFP along with international agencies like the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Europol, collaborated to make the arrest.
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Unpaid bill shuts down parliament expense system in January
22 February 2024
An invoice for 2FA service was missed by the Department of Finance.
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Nvidia CEO Huang Relying on Others to Develop AI Infrastructure is not an Option
15 February 2024
Huang urged countries to activate their industries and prioritise the speedy development of AI infrastructure.
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NT Residents Warned of Crypto Investment Scams as Victim Loses $5m
15 February 2024
AFP have flagged the rise of large-scale human trafficking facilitated by fake job ads and online scam centers. These trafficked individuals are then exploited to carry out online fraud, including investment scams.
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Investigation Finds Public Servants Violated Code of Conduct in Robodebt Scheme
15 February 2024
Multiple individuals recommended for civil and criminal prosecution.
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Former CIA officer sentenced to 40 years for leaking classified hacking tools to Wikileaks
08 February 2024
Prosecutors argued that in 2016, stolen information was shared with Wikileaks.
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Europe Moves Closer to Landmark AI Rules as EU Countries Approve Proposal
08 February 2024
Proposed by the European Commission three years ago, these rules aim to establish a global standard for AI technology across a wide range of industries, from banking and retail to transportation and security. They also outline parameters for AI use in military and crime-related applications.
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Autistic 13-year-old boy encouraged by counter-terrorism police in his fixation on Islamic State
08 February 2024
An NDIS recipient with an IQ of 71, was reported to police by his parents because of his fixation with Islamic State.
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AI Deepfakes of Taylor Swift go Viral
08 February 2024
Popstar Taylor Swift, has fallen victim to explicit AI-generated images circulating on social media platforms.
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Google Unveils Groundbreaking AI Upgrade for Android, Raises Privacy Concerns
01 February 2024
The competition between Google, Apple, and Facebook just got more intense. Android users, brace yourselves for an incredible AI upgrade from Google that could revolutionise your smartphone experience.
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U.S. FTC Orders Major Tech Companies to Provide Information on AI Investments
01 February 2024
FTC Chair Lina M. Khan emphasised the importance of safeguarding competition: "Our study will investigate whether dominant companies' investments and partnerships risk obstructing innovation and fair competition, even as AI presents new opportunities."
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Federal Government Sanctions Russian Citizen for Medibank Cyber Attack
01 February 2024
These sanctions are the first of their kind to be used against a cyber threat actor since their enactment in December 2021.
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Italy's Privacy Watchdog Fines Trento City for AI Data Protection Breach
01 February 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in street surveillance projects compromised with inadequate anonymisation and incorrect data sharing.
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644 NDIS Users Left in the Dark about Leaked Medical Records 7 Months After HWL Ebsworth Hack
25 January 2024
Victims claim excessive information was requested without cause.
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EU Blocks Amazon Takeover of iRobot
25 January 2024
Regulators are concerned that if the deal goes through, Amazon could give preferential treatment to the Roomba, making it difficult for other vacuum manufacturers to compete.
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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Surpasses $1B in Assets in Just 4 Days
25 January 2024
The U.S. SEC approved multiple ETFs tracking the world's largest cryptocurrency last week, following years of regulatory obstacles.
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Delivery Firm's AI Chatbot Causes Controversy: Swears, Insults, and Mocks Customer
25 January 2024
The incident serves as a reminder of the potential pitfalls and limitations of relying solely on AI for customer service, emphasising the importance of human intervention and oversight.
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Scientists Determine: Majority of Internet Text is Poorly Translated AI Trash
25 January 2024
A new study reveals that a significant portion of online content has been badly translated, mostly by machine, in languages spoken in Africa and the Global South.
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Poor Security Posture leads to US Securities and Exchange Commission Hack
17 January 2024
The incident caused a temporary surge in the price of bitcoin before quickly dropping.
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Voice Actors Express Outrage over AI Deal that Sidelines Them
17 January 2024
Some have argued that the deal contradicts the union's previous efforts to protect voice actors from AI use.
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Microsoft overtook Apple as the world's most valuable stock in the world
17 January 2024
Microsoft Corp’s stock has been rallying in recent months thanks to its AI announcements.
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AI Models can Strategically Deceive their Users when Put Under Pressure
17 January 2024
The researchers defined strategic deception as "attempting to systematically cause a false belief in another entity in order to accomplish some outcome."
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