CyberBeat is a community driven, educational and informative 15 minute podcast keeping you up to date with news and analysis on what’s happening with the internet in Australia and how it relates to you.
CyberBeat #187
March 2025
FEATURE: Yasha Levine's eye-opening book - Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of the Internet. Shows the unsettling history of the internet's development as a tool for mass surveillance.
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While Microsoft's commitment to enhancing Europe's digital landscape is commendable, skeptics question whether its growing footprint aligns with regional integrity and regulatory standards.
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Government's Secret Deal: The YouTube Exemption from Social Media Ban
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Discover the backdoor decision-making process that has competitors fuming as YouTube gets a controversial green light to continue operating under new teen social media restrictions.
Macquarie Bank's AI: Your Smart Financial Sidekick
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Macquarie Bank is pioneering AI-driven solutions to simplify financial management and enhance customer satisfaction by reducing cognitive burdens.
Google Found Guilty of Ad Monopoly
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A US judge finds Google guilty of monopolising online ad technology, setting a major legal precedent. What's next for the tech giant?
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Experience the accuracy of AI forecasting, as it surpasses traditional models to predict Cyclone Alfred's path, marking a new era in weather prediction.
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A sophisticated cyberattack on Australian superannuation funds, including AustralianSuper, has led to a significant financial loss, underscoring the critical necessity for stronger security protocols such as mandatory multi-factor authentication to safeguard retirement savings.
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