Digital footprint stories

OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.

CyberCX signs two-year tie-up as Official Cyber Security Partner of the AFL and AFLW, covering league, clubs and Marvel Stadium's ARC system.

Businesses must turn generic cyber threat data into tailored, actionable intelligence or risk paying more for security that feels no safer.

AI search tools cast brands in starkly different lights, with Google skewing early negative and ChatGPT souring sentiment near purchase.

AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.

Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.

Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.

Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.

This Data Privacy Week, shift from oversharing to oversight: minimise what you collect, secure what you keep, and own your digital footprint.

Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.

Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here's how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.

Australian firms face a rising cyber threat as AI and expanding digital footprints fuel ransomware attacks, with risks expected to surge up to 40% in 2024.

A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.

Bitdefender launches GravityZone Security Data Lake to unify security data, reducing alert overload and cutting costs for organisations facing growing cyber threats.

Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as Chief Information Officer to lead global digital transformation and enhance IT strategy for international growth.

Australia to trial CCTV in 300 childcare centres as part of a AUD $189m plan to boost child safety and improve oversight in early learning settings.

SEON launches AI-powered real-time AML suite, unifying fraud and compliance tools to enhance risk detection and streamline regulatory reporting.

Qualys expands its managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance globally, enhancing cyber risk management across several regions.

As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.