Mila stories - Page 21
Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.
By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.
Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.
Webinar: Practical lessons from Kieser's transition from Xero to cloud ERP
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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financial systems
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rpa
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erp
Kieser improved reporting and scaled operations by switching from 27 Xero instances to unified NetSuite cloud ERP, boosting financial visibility and growth.
Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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mfa
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data science
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email security
Nearly 80% of Australians have faced scam communications recently, yet 70% lack knowledge on how to respond safely, reveals new Optus research.
Australian firms urged to boost AI readiness amid sector gaps
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Most Australian firms use AI, yet only 32% feel fully prepared; a new tool helps assess readiness and benchmark against peers to boost adoption.
AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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malware
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mfa
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crypto
Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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iot
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digital entertainment
Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.
Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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uc
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mfa
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Rising AI-driven deepfakes and scams demand heightened vigilance in workplaces, urging businesses to strengthen verification and staff caution to combat sophisticated threats.
China-nexus hackers exploit cloud trust links in high-profile cyberespionage
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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saas
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
China-linked hackers MURKY PANDA exploit trusted cloud relationships to conduct cyberespionage against North American government and tech sectors.
Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.
Squiz launches AI search tool for secure, compliant web answers
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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martech
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risk & compliance
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genai
Squiz launches Conversational Search, an AI tool offering secure, compliant answers on enterprise websites using verified organisation-owned content.
Workday breach exposes business contact data via CRM attack
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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crm
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data protection
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pam
Workday has confirmed a breach via a third-party CRM platform, exposing business contact info through social engineering but no core customer data was compromised.
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.
iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation's digital infrastructure.
Workday breach highlights rising third-party cyberattack risks
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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crm
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martech
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hcm
Workday has suffered a data breach exposing contact details, highlighting growing risks from social engineering and third-party cyberattacks this summer.
Aussie & NZ firms lack infrastructure for agentic AI drive
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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partner programmes
76% of Aussie and NZ firms invest in agentic AI, yet only 20% have the infrastructure to support its full adoption, Unisys reports.
Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Gartner identifies key AI trends for APAC governments in 2025, focusing on AI agents, digital innovation labs, and strong AI governance to enhance citizen services.
The rise of the creative cybercriminal: Leveraging data visibility to combat them
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data analytics
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siem
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iot
In 2023, Australian investors lost AUD $8 million to deepfake scams; 20% of businesses faced such attacks, prompting enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity measures.
Australian firms face surge in AI-driven cyber attacks & scams
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
Australian firms face escalating AI-driven cyber attacks and supply chain risks, challenging traditional defences in Aon's 2025 Cyber Risk Report.
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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ransomware
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devops
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cloud security
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.