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OpenAI to test ads as ChatGPT Go expands across US

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OpenAI rolls out USD $8-a-month ChatGPT Go across the US and prepares to trial clearly labelled ads for free and Go users.
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CyberCX extends Australian Open cyber security deal

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CyberCX will stay on as the Australian Open’s cyber security partner through 2026, as tennis ramps up defences against digital threats.
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Flat network blamed in Victoria education cyber breach

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Victoria’s education network faces claims its “flat” design let hackers reach statewide student data from a single weak entry point.
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Student data breaches expose cyber flaws in schools

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Data breaches at Victorian schools and Sydney University expose deep cyber flaws, leaving Australian students vulnerable to long-term threats.
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Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat

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Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
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Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak

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Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.
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Clean data as the digital foundation of modern Australia

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Clean, trusted data is emerging as Australia’s invisible infrastructure, vital to unity, fair access to services and a resilient digital future.
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Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure

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Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
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'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack

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A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks push UK security to turning point

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AI-driven attacks shifting from data theft to crippling operations mark a 2025 tipping point for UK cyber security, DTP Group warns.
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Coro 3.7 adds AI analytics & revamped security hub

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Coro 3.7 refreshes its SMB security platform with a revamped Actionboard, AI analytics and health scoring to streamline incident response.
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'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert

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Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.
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Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

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Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website’s users.
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Government orders review into ManageMyHealth data breach

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Government orders urgent review into ManageMyHealth cyber breach as hackers threaten to leak 400,000 patient files over NZD $60,000.
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Identity security to become core cyber focus by 2026

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Identity security will become core infrastructure by 2026 as AI‑driven attacks, deepfakes and state hackers overwhelm old perimeter defences.
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DeepKeep launches PII guardrail to secure enterprise AI

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DeepKeep unveils a PII guardrail inside its AI Firewall to redact and block personal data in enterprise AI prompts, outputs and workflows.
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Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats

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Cowbell warns UK firms to brace for 2026 surge in AI-driven scams, data theft and supply chain hacks amid tighter cyber cover rules.
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Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026

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Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.
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Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets

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Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
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Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada’s digital future

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Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada’s frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.