Opinion stories
Most firms rushing AI into sensitive systems lack basic access controls, leaving customer data exposed to wider breaches and governance gaps.
Local processing is letting users keep sensitive data offline while speeding up everyday tasks, creative work and gaming on new AI PCs.
Yahoo Boys have evolved from email fraud into an AI-enabled cybercrime subculture, using deepfakes, sextortion and social media to target victims worldwide.
Security risks are rising as AI coding tools become routine, leaving many firms unable to track how machine-generated code reaches production.
Disjointed ticketing, commerce and app data are making it harder for clubs to spot churn, target offers and boost matchday revenue.
Disconnected ticketing and membership systems are leaving clubs and tournaments with patchy fan data, weakening loyalty and repeat attendance.
AI wellbeing coaches face persistent probing, and the company says health tools must be monitored daily as attacks grow more sophisticated.
Organisations will need to widen cyber planning beyond a checklist as Australia moves to replace the Essential Eight with risk-based Essentials guidance.
Bad contact data is costing large Australian organisations hundreds of thousands of dollars a year through delayed payments, fraud risk and wasted spend.
Australian firms learned the hard way that relying on one AI model can halt operations, as cheaper open alternatives now make diversification practical.
By reducing pump load and chemical demand, robotic cleaners like the Dolphin M600 are reshaping how backyard pools are maintained.
Almost half of Irish businesses faced at least one cyber attack last year, exposing hidden costs that can hit operations, cash flow and trust.
Expensive recovery studios are turning red light therapy into a mainstream wellness service, as cheap LEDs reshape the market.
Quantum theft could expose sensitive records years from now, turning today's encrypted files into a board-level liability for Kiwi firms.
AI tools are letting small operators turn long-held domains into working products, shifting advantage towards those with real search history.
Partners are already seeing stronger pipeline conversion and margins as Webex turns existing bases into a simpler route to growth.
Rising risk and cost pressures are driving demand for cloud-managed, unified security systems as councils and energy firms seek simpler protection.
Public Wi-Fi, reused passwords and distracted fans are leaving travelling Australians open to cyber-attacks during World Cup nights abroad.
Mortgage brokers face mounting breach and fraud risks as attackers exploit SMS codes to reach high-value client data, experts warn.
In-house teams often miss hidden salary, tooling and efficiency costs that can wipe out the savings from ditching agency retainers.
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