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Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

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Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
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Keeper deploys Kyber to shield passwords from quantum

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Keeper adopts NIST's Kyber post-quantum cryptography in its password tools, aiming to shield credentials from future quantum attacks.
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SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA

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SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.
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Shadow AI assistant Clawdbot raises workplace risks

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Shadow AI tool Clawdbot quietly spreads across workplaces, alarming security teams as staff grant it broad access on unmanaged devices.
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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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Monash University and CSIRO create quantum-secure online transaction algorithm

Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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CSIRO, in association with Monash University, creates 'LaV', a quantum-secure algorithm enhancing online transactions.
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Twilio unveils CustomerAI; expands Google Cloud partnership

Thu, 8th Jun 2023
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Twilio unveils CustomerAI ahead of SIGNAL and simultaneously expands on its long-standing partnership with Google Cloud.