As we move closer to 2025, significant changes to Australia’s Privacy Act are expected to come into effect, notably the removal of the small business exemption. This shift will bring almost every Australian business under stricter data privacy regulations, particularly those with annual turnovers under $3 million, which make up 92% of all businesses. The…
The Australian government is poised to launch a groundbreaking mobile app and website designed to safeguard citizens' credentials from the ever-growing threat of cybercriminals. This initiative, supported by an $11 million budget, aims to provide real-time alerts to individuals if their identity is being used without their consent, enabling immediate actions to protect their personal…
The recent CrowdStrike outage has left a significant mark on businesses worldwide, demonstrating the vulnerabilities inherent in our increasingly interconnected technological landscape. Here's an in-depth look at the key points surrounding this incident: Scale of the Impact The CrowdStrike outage affected approximately 8.5 million devices globally, a massive number illustrating the widespread reliance on this…
The McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024 highlights several new and emerging technologies that are expected to have significant impacts across various industries. Here are the key technologies emphasised in the report: 1. Generative AI: This technology has seen a dramatic surge in interest and investment, with a nearly 700% increase in Google searches from 2022…
In a major data breach that underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures, Australian tech company OutABox has been implicated following alleged unpaid disputes with its offshore developers. This incident has exposed the personal data of over a million patrons from Clubs NSW venues, including sensitive information like driver's licenses, home addresses, and gambling…
In a significant move, the Australian government has applied cyber sanctions against a Russian individual, Aleksandr Ermakov, for his alleged involvement in the Medibank Private data breach. This action, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, marks the first use of Australia's autonomous cyber sanctions framework. The breach, which occurred last year, led to the…
Microsoft has recently initiated the Microsoft 365 Copilot Early Access Program in Australia, introducing several leading companies to its innovative AI-driven productivity tools. These companies, including AGL, Data#3, Bupa, NAB, Powerlink Queensland, Rest Super, and Suncorp, are among the first in Australia to utilize Microsoft 365 Copilot. This service integrates large language models (LLMs) with…
Suncorp, a prominent financial services provider, has cemented its collaboration with Microsoft through a new three-year cloud agreement aimed at accelerating its operations. As part of this venture, Suncorp Group will expand its utilization of Microsoft Azure's cloud service and deploy over 13,600 Surface devices across Australia and New Zealand.
In a strategic move, Suncorp…