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The Australian Taxation Office has moved to reassure taxpayers that its systems remain secure following reports of hackers stealing thousands of dollars through fraudulent tax returns, with some victims losing more than $A14,000.

Organizations around the world are dangerously unprepared for today's cybersecurity threats, with a new study revealing that just 4% have achieved the maturity level needed to effectively defend against modern attacks.

Nearly 70% of organizations view artificial intelligence's rapidly evolving ecosystem as their top security concern, even as they accelerate GenAI deployment across their operations, according to the 2025 Thales Data Threat Report

As artificial intelligence regulation becomes a boardroom priority worldwide, document processing company ABBYY is getting ahead of the curve by making its AI risk management policy publicly available and partnering with organizations to help other companies navigate the complex compliance landscape.

​In an era where digital transformation is reshaping both public and private sectors, government agencies face unique challenges in modernizing their IT infrastructure. IDM asked George Harb, Vice President-ANZ at OpenText, what this new report on legacy systems reveals about government agencies’ struggle with outdated technology, the risks they face, and strategies for successful modernization that balance fiscal responsibility with service delivery.

Australian government agencies are spending 80% of their technology budgets maintaining outdated systems, significantly more than their counterparts in banking and finance, according to a new report released by OpenText.

Australian businesses and government agencies reported an unprecedented 1,113 data breaches in 2024 - the highest annual total since mandatory reporting began in 2018, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Microsoft New Zealand has announced the successful implementation of AI and low code solutions transforming the way local and central government agencies manage Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information Act (LGOIMA) requests.

The Australian Government has opened public consultation on the future of its data sharing framework after revealing that only eight agreements have been established under the scheme since its inception three years ago.

Hacktivist groups are rapidly evolving beyond traditional disruptive activities into more sophisticated and destructive cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and deploying ransomware, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Cyble.