Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products – Software
Microsoft has been working on adding internal and third-party artificial intelligence models to power its flagship AI product Microsoft 365 Copilot, in a bid to…
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Gov says tech vendor review framework now finalised – Security
The federal government has created a “review framework” to measure the national security and supply chain security risks that technology vendors and their products may…
NBN ownership is a national security issue, union says – Security – Telco/ISP
The NBN needs to remain “under the control of the elected government” as a national security measure, according to the Communication Workers Union. The comments…
GenesisCare appoints CIDO – Training & Development
GenesisCare, a cancer care provider, has named former Healthscope CIO Brett Winn as its chief information and digital officer. Image Credit: GenesisCare In an official…
Australia’s Big 4 banks ‘exit’ thousands of suspected mule accounts – Security – Software – Financial Services
Australia’s ‘Big 4’ banks – CBA, NAB, ANZ and Westpac – flagged and/or “exited” thousands of bank accounts in the last financial year, aided by…
PsiQuantum transparency bid draws an eleventh-hour blank – Hardware
A senate bid to access key documents relating to PsiQuantum’s $940m funding deal from government has drawn a blank, with some refused release and others…
US judge finds Israel’s NSO Group liable for hacking – Security
A US judge has ruled in favour of Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel’s NSO Group of exploiting a bug in the messaging…
US charges person tied to Lockbit ransomware group – Security
The United States has charged a Russian-Israeli dual citizen over alleged involvement with the Lockbit ransomware group, the US Department of Justice said. Rostislav Panev,…
Machine Identity: An Important Defense Against Rising Phishing Threats – Promoted Content
Phishing attacks continue to outpace traditional security measures, posing a significant risk to businesses and their digital infrastructure. These attacks don’t just target consumers—they increasingly…
DTA to closely monitor gifts from ICT vendors to government for a year – Strategy
The Digital Transformation Agency will move ahead with a transparency crackdown on hospitality from ICT suppliers to government personnel, following an investigation involving NDIA and…
eSafety tech leadership reshuffle sees CIO elevated – Training & Development
Australia’s Office of the eSafety Commissioner has unveiled a rejig of its technology leadership that creates a chief information and digital officer (CIDO) role. The…
Vic Gov Services snares Vicinity Centres’ security leader – Training & Development
Victoria’s Department of Government Services (DGS) has secured the services of Vicinity Centres’ general manager for cyber and information security Christie Lim. It’s understood Lim…