First malicious MCP server for AI found
Security researchers have spotted what they think is the world’s first malicious model context protocol (MCP) server, made available as open source on Microsoft owned…
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Anthropic launches Claude 4.5, touts better abilities, targets business customers
Anthropic has unveiled the Claude 4.5 AI model, saying the newest version can code for longer uninterrupted stretches and handle finance and scientific tasks better,…
Home Affairs plans overhaul of Excel-based FOI case handling
The Department of Home Affairs is preparing to replace its outdated, Excel-based systems to tackle a growing backlog of freedom of information (FOI) requests. The…
Australian MSPs Are the Critical Players in Safe AI Adoption for SMEs
How to innovate while recognising your compliance risk? Too often, the result is either a rush into risky, unregulated tools or complete hesitation in the…
GitHub acts on npm security after Shai-Hulud worm attack
Microsoft-owned repository GitHub has responded to recent node package manager (npm) attacks such as the Shai-Hulud self-replicating worm, attempting to restore trust in the open-source…
Insignia Financial consolidates its tech systems
Insignia Financial is consolidating its technology systems following a series of mergers and acquisitions, while also setting itself up to become an AI-enabled organisation. The…
Anthropic to triple global workforce amid rising overseas demand
Anthropic said it plans to triple its international workforce and expand its applied artificial intelligence team by fivefold this year to meet a surge in…
TfNSW begins hunt for new driver licence facial recognition system
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has begun searching for a new facial recognition system to support its licence photo database, a year ahead of its current…
Announcing the 2025 Benchmark Security Awards Finalists
The Benchmark Security Awards celebrate Australian security leaders for their work in driving effective cyber programs in Australian enterprise and government. This year’s awards program…
Monash Health to optimise its SuccessFactors deployment
Monash Health is looking to AI automation and workforce planning to build on an 18-month-old deployment of SuccessFactors. Image credit: Monash Health. Victoria’s largest public…
Optus sees fresh Triple Zero failure after tower site outage
Optus has experienced another, albeit smaller-scale, incident where nine customers could not get through to emergency services. The telco said an unspecified “issue” impacted a…
Qld AI traffic cameras flagged over missing ethical checks
An image-recognition AI system used to assess millions of photos captured of drivers in Queensland has come under scrutiny for not adequately managing potential ethical…