Nvidia’s Taipei showcase made it clear that AI is now an industrial race to mint tokens as cheaply as physics allows, pulling memory makers into an AI supercycle and setting the stage for SpaceX–xAI’s blockbuster IPO to turn orbital compute into Wall Street’s next obsession.
Cognition has raised $1B at a $26B valuation, led by Lux Capital, General Catalyst, and 8VC. Its autonomous AI engineer Devin now writes 89% of the company's own code and is deployed at Mercedes-Benz, Goldman Sachs, the U.S. Navy, and Itaú.
Anthropic has cracked the door on Mythos, its most powerful AI model, but Australia’s biggest banks and critical infrastructure players are still waiting in line, managing fast escalating cyber risks without direct access to the tool built to expose them.
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Papua New Guinea’s Finance Ministry suffered a crippling cyberattack, halting payments and exposing security gaps. Cyber experts warned PNG’s limited IT resources could prolong recovery. The attack raises concerns over data exposure, and the broader cyber threats facing Pacific nations.
In 2024, deepfakes became a major threat, causing market disruptions and privacy concerns. The rapid growth of AI technology has made digital deception easier, stressing the urgent need for enhanced verification systems to protect against misinformation and cyberattacks.
As 2025 begins, 2024’s AI breakthroughs stand out, but so do the cyber threats that accompanied them. From AI-powered phishing to deepfakes and cloud breaches, the year highlighted the delicate balance between innovation and security risks.
2024 saw hackers unleashing AI-powered phishing and deepfake scams, leaving agencies scrambling. From deepfake fraud to open-source malware, cybercrime surged. But as we head into 2025, there’s hope—smarter defenses and a chance to outsmart evolving threats. Stay cautious and prepared!
2024 will forever be remembered as the 'Year of Global Outages,' revealing the fragility of over-automated systems. A single cybersecurity provider’s disruption triggered global chaos—freezing transactions, grounding flights, and crippling healthcare. The call for resilience is deafening.
As we close the book on 2024, we welcome you to our Holiday Edition, where we unwrap the biggest stories that defined a whirlwind year in AI and cyber affairs—a celebration of relentless innovation, jaw-dropping rivalries, and high-stakes power plays that kept us captivated all year round.
ASIC is suing HSBC Australia over $23M in scam losses, alleging systemic failures in fraud detection and delays in resolving complaints. Meanwhile, Singapore's proposed anti-scam law aims to freeze accounts of scam victims to prevent further losses, sparking debate on privacy and autonomy.
As Black Friday scams surge, Australians face rising threats with $500K lost to fake sites. Meanwhile, Salt Typhoon targets telecom giants in a global espionage campaign. RomCom exploits zero-day vulnerabilities on Firefox and Windows, while Trump eyes an 'AI czar' to reshape US tech policy.
Hacker "UnicornLover67" claims to have data on 47,300 Telstra employees, raising concerns in Australia. The UK launches an AI Security Lab to counter Russian cyber threats. The EU's Cyber Resilience Act mandates strict digital security from December 2024, with heavy fines for non-compliance.
Australia’s push for bold social media laws to protect youth faces challenges, Bunnings sparks backlash over its facial recognition rollout, and AI fuels parliamentary security debates. These key issues underscore the growing tension between innovation, governance, and safeguarding privacy rights.
Global cyber affairs are in overdrive! Australia’s $50M social media crackdown, Nvidia’s $35B AI earnings, and claims of AI breaching parliamentary security highlight a whirlwind week. With 2025 looming, the pace of tech, trade, and policy shifts is only set to accelerate.
Cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors exploit social media for espionage and disinformation. Telegram is under fire for sharing data with Russia’s FSB, prompting Ukraine to restrict it. OpenAI's Ben Nimmo fights AI-driven disinformation targeting U.S. and European elections.
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