Singulr AI has launched its unified control plane to tackle enterprise AI governance chaos, securing $10M from Nexus and Dell Technologies Capital while addressing the shadow AI crisis plaguing 75% of enterprise employees.
Aon's 2025 Cyber Risk Report reveals AI-driven attacks and supply chain vulnerabilities escalating threats to Australian organizations. Meanwhile, St. Paul Minnesota deploys National Guard after sophisticated digital attack cripples city infrastructure and services.
Australia's largest home builder Metricon Homes confirms Qilin ransomware attack exposing 128GB of sensitive data including financial documents and architectural plans. Meanwhile, Orange France detects cyberattack affecting internal systems, disrupting services for 290 million customers.
Weekend opinion and week in review
Eco-Innovation Meets Global Strategy: Apple's AI Endeavours and Expansion Revealed
At the China Development Forum 2024, Apple emphasized AI development and East-West tech collaboration amid Sino-US tensions, while also facing growing regulatory scrutiny and antitrust challenges in Europe.
TikTok faces a critical juncture in the U.S. as Congress pushes a bill that could force its parent company, ByteDance, to divest within 180 days or face a ban. With bipartisan support and growing security concerns, TikTok's future in the U.S. hangs in the balance.
Australia faces growing cyber threats to national infrastructure. ASIO and Minister Clare O'Neil stress the need for stronger cybersecurity, international cooperation, and strategic investments to protect economic stability and geopolitical influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Politically driven cyberattacks, particularly DDoS, are rising in the financial sector, with a 154% increase in 2023. Hacktivists target banks in conflict zones, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity to protect against these growing threats.
ENISA released a study on 'Best Practices for Cyber Crisis Management,' aligned with the NIS2 Directive. This initiative strengthens EU cybersecurity and enhances cooperation, reinforcing the EU's role in global cyber resilience.
The US is bolstering port cybersecurity due to concerns over Chinese-made cranes. Biden's executive order will mandate enhanced cybersecurity and reporting, targeting potential espionage and cyber risks from China's dominance in US port infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi's G42 divests from Chinese tech investments to ease US tensions and strengthen alliances. This strategic shift reflects the geopolitical pressure faced by Gulf States as they navigate US-China tech rivalry, aiming to balance economic growth with diplomatic alliances.
Tensions rise as China's embassy confronts Australia over cyberattack claims. The FBI backs concerns about China's digital warfare. Australia's Cyber Security Strategy targets threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, calling for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.
The U.S. dismantled the China-linked "KV Botnet," which targeted critical infrastructure. Linked to Volt Typhoon, the botnet aimed to disrupt sectors like energy. Beijing denied involvement, increasing cyber tensions. This highlights the urgent need for global cybersecurity cooperation.
The Evolution of Australian Digital Identity: Balancing Progress and Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) inquiry into the multibillion-dollar investments by these tech giants in AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic marks a pivotal moment.
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