Cybersecurity threats now rank as the second-most serious external risk facing manufacturers globally, trailing only economic conditions, according to new research from industrial automation company Rockwell Automation.
While organisations recognise the importance of artificial intelligence governance, most lack the processes to implement it effectively, creating significant security vulnerabilities and compliance challenges, according to a survey by Anaconda Inc.
Workers at 90 per cent of companies are using personal AI chatbots for daily tasks without IT approval, creating significant governance and security risks, according to a new MIT study.
Cybercriminals are using two previously undocumented techniques to help malicious QR codes evade email security systems, according to research published by Barracuda Networks.
The UK's groundbreaking ban on ransomware payments for government and critical infrastructure will take effect within months, while Australia and New Zealand will continue to rely on reporting requirements rather than payment prohibitions.
Enterprise software giant OpenText has removed Mark Barrenechea as CEO and CTO after 13 years, appointing interim leadership as the company explores selling "non-core assets" following disappointing financial results.
The Australian Taxation Office has launched a tender for an AI coding assistant tools to support more than 800 developers, requiring all data processing to remain onshore and comply with stringent cybersecurity frameworks.
While the Australian Government last month released a set of AI Technical Standards, significant capability gaps exist across public sector agencies, with some yet to begin adoption despite mounting risks from technological inaction.
A Commonwealth Ombudsman investigation has found that automated government systems unlawfully cancelled income support payments for 9,642 job seekers over more than two years due to failures in updating computer systems after legislative changes.
The Digital Transformation Agency has released a technical standard to assist government agencies to embed transparency, accountability and safety measures across artificial intelligence system lifecycles.
