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'Things are going to get worse': cyber shield unveiled

'Things are going to get worse': cyber shield unveiled

A cyber strategy focused on protecting small and medium businesses against an increasing number of attacks has been released by the federal government.

Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle

Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle

Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle

Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle

Tough new laws including tracking devices and jail for breaching visa conditions for 93 released detainees are likely to face a legal challenge, an expert says.

Chinese attack on navy ship divers 'dangerous': PM

Chinese attack on navy ship divers 'dangerous': PM

Chinese attack on navy ship divers 'dangerous': PM

Chinese attack on navy ship divers 'dangerous': PM

The prime minister says an incident involving the Chinese military and Australian navy divers was appropriately and unequivocally raised with authorities.

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Small businesses to get free cyber education boost

Small businesses to get free cyber education boost

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has unveiled millions of dollars worth of new funding to help small businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks.

Sub-par nuclear compliance to carry 25 years in prison

Sub-par nuclear compliance to carry 25 years in prison

An independent regulator will be created to oversee compliance and safety as Australia prepares to acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US.

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter

Air Marshal Darren Goldie will end his tenure as National Cyber Security Coordinator after being recalled to Defence over a workplace matter.

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Cybercrime hits government, business and Australians

Reports of cybercrime have surged in the last 12 months but a government intelligence agency says there are many more instances not reported.

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Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Australia looks to streamline military tech sharing

Proposed new laws will make it easier for Australia, the US and UK to share military technology and harder for the tech to fall into foreign hands.

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong

Other Pacific countries could follow Tuvalu's lead and sign security agreements with Australia, with Penny Wong saying the offer is open.

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

Nuclear sub tech to maintain edge over Chinese progress

US nuclear submarine technology given to Australia will be able to combat major developments in Chinese naval power, a US defence undersecretary says.

AI bots won't replace human teams, security expert says

AI bots won't replace human teams, security expert says

AI bots won't replace human teams, security expert says

AI bots won't replace human teams, security expert says

A tech giant is trying to stay a step ahead of hackers and spies with heightened security wrapping around the code that runs gadgets, services and industries.

Tech hub coins 'second brain' as world depends on code

Tech hub coins 'second brain' as world depends on code

Tech hub coins 'second brain' as world depends on code

Tech hub coins 'second brain' as world depends on code

Programmers need a "second brain" to write code faster to keep up with consumer demands in an economy that's dependent on software for most everyday activities.

Australia confident in subs plan as navy chiefs gather

Australia confident in subs plan as navy chiefs gather

Australia confident in subs plan as navy chiefs gather

Australia confident in subs plan as navy chiefs gather

Navy chiefs have gathered in Australia and a high-level US delegation is preparing to come Down Under as the defence minister warns of perilous times.

'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware

'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware

'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware

'Active' cyber insurers to combat scourge of ransomware

A cyber insurer is bringing its products to Australia in a strategic partnership with Allianz as companies demand better protection from "countless" attacks.

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Pact puts handbrake on 'defining technology of our age'

A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.

Ritzy White House dinner Albanese's dating highlight

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon enjoyed a State Dinner at the White House, although Australia's A-list stars were nowhere to be found.

Concern subs facelift delayed but contingency in place

The defence force is plotting the works needed to extend the Collins class submarine's service while it awaits nuclear vessels but delay concerns have arisen.

Biden's braised ribs and beets on menu for PM Albanese

President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a state dinner, with a spectacular setting and gorgeous food being prepared for guests.

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Extra $2b to finance critical minerals 'lacks ambition'

An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.

Defence struggling to retain personnel, reach targets

Defence department boss Greg Moriarty has acknowledged the challenge of retaining personnel as lucrative private sector jobs attract staff and levels fall.

Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future

The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.

Labor under fire after asylum seekers sent to Nauru

The federal government has been accused of lacking transparency after it was revealed asylum seekers were sent to Nauru for the first time in nine years.

Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his official visit to Washington to turn the AUKUS vision of nuclear-powered submarines into a reality.

South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal

The Australian and South Korean armies, navies and air forces will conduct more complex military drills together after defence ministers signed a new agreement.

ASIO chief reveals Chinese interference plot details

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has confirmed Australia kicked out an academic who was recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information.

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