Business innovation grants to solve challenges

This initiative demonstrates how the Australian Government is supporting small businesses The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) in Australia has awarded grants totaling nearly $US5 million to five companies to develop innovative digital technologies that facilitate compliance and service delivery. The Regulatory Technology round of the BRII aims to…

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Combating transnationals crimes

Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group strengthens collaborative efforts The Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group (FELEG) recently convened in Melbourne, where member agencies shared intelligence, strategies, and operational outcomes to enhance national security and combat criminal activities. Comprising law enforcement agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the…

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Joint international cybersecurity advisory exposes state-sponsored cyber actor’s threat to critical infrastructure

International agencies unite to address growing cybersecurity concerns In a groundbreaking collaboration, cybersecurity authorities from the United States and around the world have issued a joint advisory to raise awareness of a significant cybersecurity threat posed by a state-sponsored cyber actor known as Volt Typhoon. This collective effort involves the…

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Motorola Solutions enhances rescue missions across NZ

Reliability is a critical factor for SLS SAR Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Search and Rescue (SLS SAR) is partnering with Motorola Solutions to enhance safety and efficiency in their inter-agency training exercises. SLS SAR, a volunteer agency responsible for delivering rescue and emergency services across New Zealand, relies on Motorola…

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Worldwide government IT spending to grow 8 per cent

Governments are increasing digital investments According to Gartner, worldwide government IT spending is projected to reach $US589.8 billion in 2023, representing a 7.6 per cent increase from 2022. Government organizations are facing challenges such as inflation, workforce scarcity, and competition from the commercial sector, which are testing their abilities to…

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Technology readiness experimentation 2023

Showcasing cutting-edge military technologies The Department of Defense and the Indiana National Guard have announced the hosting of the Technology Readiness Experimentation 2023 (TREX23-1) showcase at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, from May 16 to 24, 2023. TREX is part of the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) initiative and serves as a…

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#StopRansomware: BianLian Ransomware Group

BianLian is a cybercriminal group that deals in data extortion using ransomware The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory to provide information on the BianLian ransomware and data extortion group. This advisory is…

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Russian national charged with ransomware attacks

The attacks targeted law enforcement agencies and other vital sectors The Justice Department has unsealed two indictments charging a Russian national named Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev with using three different ransomware variants to attack numerous victims in the United States. Matveev, also known as Wazawaka, m1x, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar, allegedly participated…

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