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AI's impact on cybersecurity for the Australian federal election

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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As the Australian federal election nears, concerns grow over AI-driven cyber threats and misinformation risking election integrity and political campaign security.
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Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Tensions over AI-generated content and cybersecurity risks heighten as US voters express cross-party concern for the 2024 electoral landscape.
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Three quarters worry over AI misuse in upcoming US elections

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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A recent survey reveals a growing concern among 78% of U.S. voters over potential misuse of AI in the 2024 elections, affecting cybersecurity and election outcomes.
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Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
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Voter databases available on the dark web - report

Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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A Carbon Black threat report has revealed that destructive cyberattacks are increasing ahead of 2018 US midterm elections.
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Malaysians urged to watch out for clickbait and 'fake news' as election season approaches

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Quann Malaysia is warning Malaysians to be vigilant and watch for clickbait phishing links as the 14th Malaysian General Elections get closer.
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Expert: Farce involving Russia's US elections breach needs resolving

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Multiple US officials have announced the intelligence community had evidence that states had been compromised by Russia but didn't tell anyone.
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State-sponsored election hacks are acts of cyber warfare - survey

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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78% of respondents said they would deem an act as cyber war if a nation-state was behind a successful or attempted hack of another country's election.
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Trump promises Tim Cook 'big tax breaks' if iPhone is built in America

Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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Donald Trump has reportedly told Tim Cook to move Apple production to the US and out of China. #Trump #Apple #production #US #China.
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President Trump and Technology: Good or Bad? Here's what the experts say

Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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Donald Trump's victory in the US election could have significant implications for the technology industry, say analysts.
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What the U.S election means for the tech sector

Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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As the U.S. election looms, the tech sector braces for the impact of policies by future POTUS on innovation and growth.