Australian stories - Page 27

A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.

A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

Global data company Pureprofile has launched three AI-driven tools to help brands decode online consumer sentiment and track emerging trends effectively.

Allegro Energy, an Australian start-up, secures a U.S. patent for its innovative micro-emulsion electrolyte technology, bolstering renewable energy storage solutions.

According to research by EasyDMARC, 62% of payment-handling businesses risk failing PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance due to delays in implementing the vital DMARC protocol.

New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.

Adobe has launched a private preview of its Marketing Agent, collaborating with Microsoft to integrate AI in Microsoft 365 Copilot applications, enhancing marketers' productivity.

ECI Software Solutions has been recognised as a Certified Great Place to Work for 2025 across seven countries, celebrating its seventh consecutive year in the US.

Bud Financial is set to enhance customer experiences by leveraging DataStax's AI Platform, powered by NVIDIA, improving efficiency for clients like ANZ Bank.

A recent Bitdefender report reveals February 2025 as the worst month for ransomware, with victims rising 126% to 962, including a notable impact on Australia.

Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.

Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.

A new CNTI report reveals global views on journalism, highlighting a disconnect between journalists and the public over its value and role in society.

Quantum Brilliance, Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, and Nvidia unveil a groundbreaking hybrid workflow, enhancing quantum computing integration and applications.

Wisr has appointed Álvaro Carpio Colón as its first Chief Innovation Officer, aiming to enhance technology-led financial solutions for Australians.

NETGEAR has joined the DPP, aiming to enhance its role in next-gen content creation and distribution, leveraging its expertise in network technology.

TeamViewer has partnered with F1 Academy, committing to boost female representation in motorsport over the next two years and enhance inclusivity in the sport.

Australian FinTech Sphere is set to launch its carbon action technology across Asia, reaching 66 million cardholders through partnerships with Vietnamese banks.