The average cybercriminality today is not a shadowy figure backed by a government agency, but often a teenager with a high tolerance for risk and little fear of repercussions. Children and teenagers are behind some of the most aggressive and profitable cyberattacks in the world, and many are getting away with it because they know they're unlikely to face serious consequences. Mr.John Hultquist, Chief Analyst at Google's Threat Intelligence Group, spoke with TechDay exclusively to reveal who exactly is behind these attacks.
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is recognised as one of the most demanding endurance races, covering remote and challenging terrain across the heart of Australia. Robust preparations are considered essential for participants, given the isolation and operational requirements of such environments.
Australian workplaces are experiencing a notable productivity slowdown, with new research indicating that inefficient contract management processes are contributing to the country's economic challenges. The latest report from Docusign, in collaboration with Deloitte, identifies outdated and manual agreement procedures as a factor behind ongoing micro-inefficiencies in businesses, which, when accumulated, significantly impact national productivity levels. The findings come as the Productivity Commission's most recent bulletin highlighted only a 0.2% growth in output, while hours worked rose by 0.3%—leading to stagnation in productivity results in early 2025.
The recent cyber attack on Qantas, which saw the personal data of approximately 6 million Australians Concern,which has Significantly triggered nationwide concern and reignited discussions about the state of the country's cyber resilience. Industry experts underline that the breach is not simply an issue for the airline or its customers but a critical moment for Australia's digital infrastructure and security policies.
Foodbank Victoria has received international recognition for its use of data analytics to improve the sourcing and distribution of 25 million meals delivered to Victorians every year. The organisation secured the Global Impact Award at the Qlik Global Transformation Awards 2025 for its application of Qlik Cloud Analytics, a technology that has enabled significant improvement in operational efficiency across its food relief operations, with a 15% reduction in food cost per kilogram.
The Visa Spending Momentum Index (SMI) for Australia has increased by 2.7 points in March to reach 98.6, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline. The March SMI data reflects the end of subdued consumer activity that followed a strong December result, suggesting that Australian consumer sentiment may be stabilising. The index is based on VisaNet transaction data and measures the year-on-year change in household spending, filtering out fluctuations that could obscure broader economic trends.
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favour of digital asset platform Block Earner, overturning prior findings that its discontinued crypto lending product, Earner, constituted a managed investment scheme or financial investment facility under the Corporations Act 2001. In a judgment handed down by Justices O'Callaghan, Abraham and Button, the Full Court dismissed the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) appeal and allowed Block Earner's cross-appeal.
International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Todd Battley as its new Chief Executive for Australia. Mr.Battley has 29 years of industry experience and joins Aurecon from AECOM, where he held roles including Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Executive for Australia and New Zealand.
The recent government budget announcement has sparked significant discussions within various sectors in Australia, particularly in the fields of education, technology, and labour laws. With extensive investment planned in these domains, industry leaders have voiced their perspectives on the potential impacts.
The PLA Navy’s unprecedented live-fire exercise 640 kilometres off the south coast of New South Wales, quickly followed by a second such exercise closer to New Zealand, was provocative and deeply regrettable. But it does not call for an immediate aggressive Australian response, it does not show that the Australian government’s diplomacy is failing, and it certainly does not indicate that Australia is helpless as China’s military power grows.