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Announcing the 2025 Benchmark Security Awards Finalists

Announcing the 2025 Benchmark Security Awards Finalists

Winners announced at gala dinner on November 6th.
Velvet-Belle Templeman Sep 29 2025 6:33AM Security
TfNSW begins hunt for new driver licence facial recognition system

TfNSW begins hunt for new driver licence facial recognition system

Comes a year ahead of existing contract expiry.
Zachariah Kelly Sep 29 2025 6:28AM Software
Anthropic to triple global workforce amid rising overseas demand

Anthropic to triple global workforce amid rising overseas demand

Australia among the markets outpacing the US.
Staff Writer Sep 29 2025 6:19AM Software
Insignia Financial consolidates its tech systems

Insignia Financial consolidates its tech systems

Podcast: Standardises on single observability platform, prepares for AI.
Kate Weber Sep 29 2025 6:15AM Software
DTA stands up new platform to track gov tech spending

DTA stands up new platform to track gov tech spending

Combination of CRM and case management system.
Eleanor Dickinson Sep 26 2025 6:48AM Software
Insignia Financial to move its entire VMware environment into the cloud

Insignia Financial to move its entire VMware environment into the cloud

Around 4000 machines to be moved.
Ry Crozier Sep 26 2025 6:40AM Financial Services
Qld AI traffic cameras flagged over missing ethical checks

Qld AI traffic cameras flagged over missing ethical checks

Part of mobile phone and seatbelt technology program.
Eleanor Dickinson Sep 26 2025 6:27AM Software
Stealthy, persistent "BRICKSTORM" spying backdoor found in network infrastructure

Stealthy, persistent "BRICKSTORM" spying backdoor found in network infrastructure

Range of industry verticals targeted by patient threat actors.
Juha Saarinen Sep 25 2025 5:33PM Security
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group in second phase of CRM transformation

Australian Gas Infrastructure Group in second phase of CRM transformation

Aims to uplift marketing and outbound communications.
Ry Crozier Sep 25 2025 12:27PM Marketing
Home Affairs taps ex-Microsoft exec to lead AI development

Home Affairs taps ex-Microsoft exec to lead AI development

Follows exploration of AI use cases across the department.
Zachariah Kelly Sep 25 2025 6:43AM Training & Development
UK police arrest man over hack that affected European airports

UK police arrest man over hack that affected European airports

As recovery efforts continue.
James Pearson and Muvija M Sep 25 2025 6:02AM Security
GIO deploys 'Postie Pat' to streamline offshore claims routing

GIO deploys 'Postie Pat' to streamline offshore claims routing

Virtual assistant optimises personal injury claims process.
Eleanor Dickinson Sep 25 2025 5:58AM Financial Services
Optus says traffic not diverted away from firewall before upgrade

Optus says traffic not diverted away from firewall before upgrade

Process not followed.
Ry Crozier Sep 24 2025 2:35PM Telco/ISP
Researchers uncover polished ShadowV2 DDoS-as-a-service cloud botnet

Researchers uncover polished ShadowV2 DDoS-as-a-service cloud botnet

Indicates professional cloud development experience.
Juha Saarinen Sep 24 2025 10:22AM Security
US Secret Service seizes New York City SIM farm near UN

US Secret Service seizes New York City SIM farm near UN

Nation-state threat actors may be involved.
Juha Saarinen Sep 24 2025 9:15AM Security
DFAT targets cloud migration under 'discrete' $106m uplift program

DFAT targets cloud migration under 'discrete' $106m uplift program

Program earmarked for completion in June 2028.
Eleanor Dickinson Sep 24 2025 6:06AM Cloud
NAB wants more customers onboard with AI

NAB wants more customers onboard with AI

Sees need for further education on benefits.
Ry Crozier Sep 24 2025 6:05AM Financial Services
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack shutdown to hit four weeks

Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack shutdown to hit four weeks

May not have had specific cyber insurance.
Sarah Young Sep 24 2025 5:14AM Security
ACMA proposes digital ID for prepaid mobile SIM verification

ACMA proposes digital ID for prepaid mobile SIM verification

Could broaden acceptance and use of credential.
Eleanor Dickinson Sep 23 2025 2:14PM Telco/ISP
Google's revised AI safety framework adds manipulation protection

Google's revised AI safety framework adds manipulation protection

Version 3.0 of Frontier Safety Framework released.
Juha Saarinen Sep 23 2025 2:09PM Security

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