Microsoft has pledged AU$5 billion to improve Australia’s cybersecurity. The funding is expected to elevate the country’s digital nation status and help counter growing cyber threats and cloud malware. The announcement was made during Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s state visit to the US. The key focus is to enhance measures against the increasing frequency and complexity of cyberthreats. The collaboration is also set to involve the exchange of crucial cyberthreat intelligence.

DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers
DeepSeek, an app by ByteDance, sends data, including encrypted information, to servers located in China, leading to concerns over privacy breaches. After security firm Wiz