Microsoft reached a $3.19T valuation this week, driven by AI advances and a partnership with Nvidia. Key moves include launching AI-powered Surface PCs and hiring from Inflection AI, highlighting Microsoft's aggressive push to lead in AI.
TikTok faces a critical juncture in the U.S. as Congress pushes a bill that could force its parent company, ByteDance, to divest within 180 days or face a ban. With bipartisan support and growing security concerns, TikTok's future in the U.S. hangs in the balance.
Australia is urgently boosting its cyber defence to tackle espionage and sabotage threats. The 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy focuses on reforms, international partnerships, and lessons from global models like AUKUS, aiming to enhance resilience and secure critical infrastructure.
Australia faces growing cyber threats to national infrastructure. ASIO and Minister Clare O'Neil stress the need for stronger cybersecurity, international cooperation, and strategic investments to protect economic stability and geopolitical influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Politically driven cyberattacks, particularly DDoS, are rising in the financial sector, with a 154% increase in 2023. Hacktivists target banks in conflict zones, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity to protect against these growing threats.
Australia faces rising cyber threats to its critical infrastructure. Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil highlights the urgent need for stronger defences. The 2030 Cyber Security Strategy focuses on boosting resilience and learning from global models like ENISA to protect national security.
The EU has launched a new cybersecurity framework via ENISA, focusing on crisis management and resilience. This initiative provides best practices for handling cyber threats and aligns with the NIS2 Directive, reinforcing the EU’s leadership in global cybersecurity efforts.
ENISA released a study on 'Best Practices for Cyber Crisis Management,' aligned with the NIS2 Directive. This initiative strengthens EU cybersecurity and enhances cooperation, reinforcing the EU's role in global cyber resilience.
The US is bolstering port cybersecurity due to concerns over Chinese-made cranes. Biden's executive order will mandate enhanced cybersecurity and reporting, targeting potential espionage and cyber risks from China's dominance in US port infrastructure.
India's "Bitter" hacker group is targeting China's government and military, escalating cyber tensions in the Indo-Pacific and affecting regional trade stability. Countries like Australia and Singapore face growing cybersecurity risks, highlighting the need for enhanced international cooperation.
Abu Dhabi's G42 divests from Chinese tech investments to ease US tensions and strengthen alliances. This strategic shift reflects the geopolitical pressure faced by Gulf States as they navigate US-China tech rivalry, aiming to balance economic growth with diplomatic alliances.
Tensions rise as China's embassy confronts Australia over cyberattack claims. The FBI backs concerns about China's digital warfare. Australia's Cyber Security Strategy targets threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, calling for responsible state behavior in cyberspace.
