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Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
Supply Chain

Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using

AI chatbots are now steering B2B software buyers, making proprietary data and earned media more vital to how brands are found and trusted.

By Monique Camenzuli • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children
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 • Thu, 21st May 2026
Ransomware attacks near record as groups consolidate
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 • Wed, 13th May 2026
DevOps incidents jump 21% as downtime hits 9,255 hours
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
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
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

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Young Australians back esports in Olympics, survey finds
Gaming

Young Australians back esports in Olympics, survey finds

Support for esports Olympic inclusion is far higher among Australians aged 18 to 24 than older adults, according to a Logitech G survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
London sees sharp rise in personalised scam attempts
Phishing

London sees sharp rise in personalised scam attempts

Nearly six in ten Londoners have seen more scam attempts in the past year, with social media fraud and AI-made ruses fuelling concern.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Most under-16s still using social media despite ban
Gaming

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 • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Credas says digital identity pass rates rise to 89.3%
Fintech

Credas says digital identity pass rates rise to 89.3%

Credas says digital identity checks are more decisive, with manual referrals falling to 3%-4% a year as identity fraud stays a concern.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews
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
Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs
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
Survey finds sharp rise in online abuse of US women
Data Protection

Survey finds sharp rise in online abuse of US women

Online abuse of US women has surged, with over a quarter reporting harassment and LGBTQ+ and non-white women facing the highest risks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance
Data Analytics

Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance

From actuarial roots to claims leadership, one insurance executive calls for tech that serves empathy and urges women to build bold networks.

By Liz Latter • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
One in four US women face rising tide of online abuse
Data Protection

One in four US women face rising tide of online abuse

More than one in four US women report online abuse, with LGBTQ+ and non-white women hardest hit amid rising fears over data-fuelled harassment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech
Data Analytics

Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech

From French novels to data models, one woman charts an unlikely journey into big tech and urges others to embrace unexpected STEM paths.

By Dr Caterina Constantinescu • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps
Data Protection

AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps

Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Study finds 'Are you sure?' rarely improves AI replies
Risk & Compliance

Study finds 'Are you sure?' rarely improves AI replies

New TELUS Digital research finds asking AI assistants “Are you sure?” seldom boosts accuracy and can even make correct answers worse.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026