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Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Companies should scrutinise the artificial intelligence technology they deploy, researchers have warned, after vulnerabilities were found in a Chinese tool.

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Progress on safety reforms after alleged care abuse

Top officials have made progress on an overhaul of working with children check rules to better shield young people from predators in the care sector.

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

'Contingency plans' for Australian deployment to Gaza

Australia’s Chief of Joint Operations says plans are being made for the possibility of troops being sent to Gaza as part of a 'stabilisation force'.

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No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed

Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

Businesses being held to ransom but more refuse to pay

Businesses being held to ransom but more refuse to pay

Ransomware is on the rise in Australia, with an analysis of data breaches showing more online attacks come with a financial motive.

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.

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Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

A review is under way at a major Australian stadium where security is being beefed up after two men allegedly smuggled firearms into a football match.

Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find

Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find

Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find

Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find

Checks will be bolstered at AFL games after a "breakdown" in manual safety checks was blamed for two men allegedly bringing guns into the stadium.

National security boss uses disappearing texts for work

National security boss uses disappearing texts for work

National security boss uses disappearing texts for work

National security boss uses disappearing texts for work

Concerns have been raised about a home affairs secretary using an encrypted messaging app after a US scandal involving military plans sent on the same platform.

Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Farmers are cautiously relieved with the announcement a strain of bird flu has been eradicated in Australia, as they begin to rebuild the devastated industry.

Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue

Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue

Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue

Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue

As technology evolves, so do criminals, and the government must update its infrastructure and standards to keep Australians safe, an expert has urged.

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

Controversial ‘travel tax’ behind border security boost

International travellers leaving Australia are being charged more as the government seeks to defray the increasing cost of biosecurity.

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Aggression towards Services Australia staff has prompted a $314 million safety boost including extra security guards and live monitoring of CCTV.

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Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads

The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.

Australia will issue rules for 'risky' solar inverters

Australian government officials have confirmed they are developing guidelines for solar equipment after warnings about potential security vulnerabilities.

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

Australia's top cybersecurity agency has issued guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence technology, warning businesses about privacy and data risks.

'Alarming': big gaps in organisations' cyber security

The corporate regulator has called on organisations to prioritise cyber security after a survey revealed significant threats to the private data of Australians.

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Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has unveiled a security overhaul following a May attack on a frontline welfare staffer.

Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers

Australian workers may be banned from accessing apps such as TikTok and WeChat as a study reveals more companies are planning to restrict the apps.

TikTok data gathering behind federal ban: cyber agency

The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.

TikTok admits 'serious misconduct' in surveilling press

Executives from social media platform TikTok admit serious changes are needed in the wake of misconduct by "rogue employees" who allegedly spied on journalists.

Cyber crime falling under authorities' radars: report

A new study shows cyber crime directly impacts half of Australia's computer users but the number of official reports are significantly under-represented.

Australians to face up to stop online identity theft

The government has flagged Australians will verify their identities with biometric data such as facial images, as part of a plan to better protect their data.

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