During the pandemic, businesses and consumers saw firsthand what happens when infrastructure fails. In 2019, the global critical infrastructure protection (CIP) market size was valued at $96.30 billion. It is predicted to grow to $154.59 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 6.2%. On top of that, each…
A week since the Optus security breach which exposed the data of millions of Australians the minister for cyber security has revealed they now have more information about how it was undertaken.Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil told A Current Affair host Dimity Clancey that a police investigation is…
By Dinnah Ondari and Rebecca Mutiso Ten years ago, if you bandied around the word Artificial Intelligence in a Kenyan newsroom, you would be branded an illusionist, today it is the buzzword. AI, machine learning and data processing are fast becoming essential in any newsroom that hopes to…
All of the materials and tools needed to make deepfake videos – from source code to publicly available images and account authentication bypass services – are readily available and up for sale on the public internet and underground forums. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of this easy access…
A draft joint declaration being negotiated by the United States and Pacific Island countries condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, flags intensifying American security cooperation with the region and declares climate change is the “highest priority” and “single greatest existential threat” to the Pacific.Key points:The historic Pacific-US summit is…
Business and Better Regulation Minister Tara Cheyne. Picture by Karleen MinneyA change to identity verification requirements made four weeks ago will mean most Canberrans who have been caught up in the Optus data breach will be spared from the greatest risk of their driver licences being used for…
Sekuro By Tony Campbell, Director of Research and Innovation, Sekuro Wednesday, 28 September, 2022 Over the past few years, we’ve seen an escalation of cyber attacks on Australian universities, with The University of Western Australia targeted in August and Deakin University back in July, and at least 6…
Around 20,000 Territorians have had their drivers licence data stolen.I am an award-winning media and communications professional with experience across print, digital, social and radio broadcast, as well as photography and videography. I am the NT Correspondent at Australian Community Media and I write for my hometown newspaper,…
11 mins ago – 12.47PMAustralia in ‘no rush’ to change the $5 noteTreasurer Jim Chalmer also flagged that he has had conversations with Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe on the status of Australia’s $5 note following the death of Queen Elizabeth. He said there is no rush to…
Rofil Sheldon Magto, corporate communications manager of Globe for the Visayas and Mindanao (Screengrab from Openline Forum from MyTv Live) A TELECOMMUNICATIONS company assured people that there is no data breach within its system amid the rising cases of cybercrimes and online and text scams.Rofil Sheldon Magto, corporate…
