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The new 'World Cybercrime Index’ is an effort to identify and rank the global epicentres of cybercrime.
Japan to link with AUKUS effort
Japan is set to enhance its defence technology collaboration with Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States through its participation in the AUKUS pact's second pillar.
Merger reforms detailed
Tech investors have rejected the government’s planned merger reforms, saying they could kill off start-ups.
Security change coming
A significant reshuffle of Australia's national security leadership is on the horizon.
Spreadsheet error slammed
A basic tech failure has prompted calls for an overhaul of the $70 billion government procurement system.
US and UK make AI deal
The US and UK have reached a new level of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and collaboration.
Robo-vision jumbled
Australian researchers have developed new technology that scrambles images fed to robots in a bid to enhance security.
Automated concern raised
The Federal Government has received warnings over its use of AI decision-making.
Bank-backed tech firm faces issues
Plutora may have to shutter its local operations, despite a $46 million investment from Macquarie Capital.
Canva buys pro firm
Canva, the Australian graphic design giant, is buying Serif, a professional design software company based in Nottingham, England.
CSIRO seeks local AI
CSIRO says Australia is in a perfect position to harness AI for its technological future.
Google dumping Chrome data
Google has commenced a massive data purge following legal action over Chrome piracy concerns.
Uber admits snooping
Uber has defended its use of spyware to obtain confidential information on a former competitor in the Australian market.
Assurance sought in Assange case
Julian Assange has won a temporary reprieve in his ongoing extradition battle.
ASD joins cyber deal
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Microsoft have embarked on a $5 billion threat sharing partnership.
Disinformation generation tested
Experts say many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation.
EU aims at tech control
The European Commission has launched investigations against tech giants under its Digital Markets Act.
Hacks back North Korean nukes
A UNreport says North Korea’s cyberattacks have brought in US$3 billion to fund nuclear weapons endeavours.