Organisations experienced a significant increase in ransomware – from an average of four attacks over five years in 2021 versus four attacks over the course of one year in 2022 - and of those who fell victim, 82% admitted to paying the ransom at least once, according to a new research report.



Melbourne-based software company Z Ware is applying face recognition to cattle in an attempt to fight rustling and streamline animal management.

An Australian local council mayor may be at the forefront of a landmark legal battle against AI platform ChatGPT, as he considers suing the service for defamation.

A new survey has found that senior business and IT professionals in Australia are more likely than their international peers to think data bias will become a bigger concern as the use of AI and machine learning increases.

For the third year running, Cure Cancer’s Game On Cancer initiative is assembling Superhero Streamers of all shapes and sizes to fundraise for life-saving cancer research, with Iconic gaming brands HyperX and Elgato join the campaign as fundraising team sponsors.

Ferrari Esports Series returns for its fourth edition in April, hosting new regions and high-octane Ferrari sim racing on Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione - watch the launch show in full.

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