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AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow's workforce.
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Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead as Director to lead its global digital legal services team, boosting AI and technology-driven innovations for clients.
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Australia urged to adopt unified strategy for digital inclusion

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Almost a quarter of Australians struggle to engage digitally, prompting calls for a unified national strategy to boost inclusion and digital literacy.
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Optus workshop helps over 1,000 students tackle online AI threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Over 1,000 Australian students joined Optus' Digital Thumbprint workshop to learn how to identify AI threats like deepfakes, scams, and online extortion.
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TAFE Queensland expands skills platform to boost digital literacy

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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TAFE Queensland and OneAdvanced expand the BKSB platform to help Australian training providers meet new digital literacy standards launching in July 2025.
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DXC donates 100 laptops to boost STEM learning in Northern Territory

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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DXC Technology donates 100 laptops to five Northern Territory schools, boosting STEM education and digital literacy through workshops and scholarships.
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Optus faces $100 million penalty in sales tactics case

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Optus faces a AUD $100 million penalty after admitting to selling unaffordable contracts to vulnerable consumers, including First Nations Australians.
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Fortinet launches free digital safety curriculum for all schools

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Fortinet has launched a free digital safety curriculum for all Australian schools, aiming to boost cyber resilience among students and educators nationwide.
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AI is inevitable: The only choice is to adapt or stagnate

Wed, 14th May 2025
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AI adoption is crucial for businesses to thrive, not just survive, amid fears of job losses; embracing AI boosts productivity and job evolution.
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Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
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Quishing attacks rise as QR codes pose new cybersecurity risks

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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QR code phishing, or Quishing, is on the rise globally, with attacks up 51% as cybercriminals exploit trusted codes to steal data and spread malware.
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New Netflix series 'Adolescence' sparks safety debate

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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The new Netflix series Adolescence ignites debate on teen mental health and digital safety, exploring the perilous world of cyberbullying and online subcultures.
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IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.
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auDA awards grants to boost digital inclusion in Australia

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Fifteen projects have been granted AUD $40,000 each by auDA to enhance digital inclusion across diverse Australian communities, benefiting various societal groups.
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Exclusive: Lenovo's Hassan Baickdeli on AI reshaping education

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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Hassan Baickdeli of Lenovo reveals how AI could revolutionise education in Australia, enhancing teaching efficiency while addressing resource shortages.
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Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.
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AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.
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Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.
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Mouse motion simulators pose potential cyberthreat risk

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Kaspersky warns that mouse motion simulators, popular with remote workers, could pose significant cyber threats if sourced from unknown vendors.
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Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.