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IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry

The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.

By Teresa Matos • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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Physical Security

Temu joins anti-counterfeiting coalition to boost IP enforcement

The tie-up gives the online marketplace a more formal role in brand-protection talks as scrutiny over counterfeit listings continues to rise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Edge Computing

Fastly & LALIGA target pirate live football streams

Football rights holders could recoup millions as Fastly and LALIGA test AI tools to spot and remove illegal live streams in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Partner Programmes

NSSLGlobal launches Guardian anti-piracy ship communications

Rising piracy is pushing shipowners to upgrade emergency links, as the new system keeps crews in citadels connected to rescuers and operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Supply Chain

Turbulent waters: The Red Sea Crisis and tech implications

The Red Sea crisis' enduring impact on global shipping extends beyond geopolitical tensions, spiralling into shipping delays and rerouting, spiking costs, and disrupting trade routes, with intrusive fallout on tech and worldwide supply chains.

By Terry Smagh • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Ransomware

Are C-suite executives cybersecurity's weakest link?

C-suite executives, often the weakest security link in organisations, are a significant target for cyber threats, amid a surge in cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Surge in eCommerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers a solution to the growing problem of counterfeit goods on ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Blockchain

How blockchain could help stop video piracy in its tracks

An Australian firm, Linius, has piloted blockchain technology that could eradicate video piracy, ensuring complete control for content creators.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019

Software

Five reasons why we need to rethink software piracy

Businesses use software for efficiency and growth, but over a third use unlicensed versions. Here are five reasons to rethink software piracy.

By Gary Gan • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

Film

Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards

A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year's Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017

Film

Creative Content Australia lauds court-mandated blocks against pirate sites

Creative Content Australia (CCA) launches biggest crackdown on media piracy, with 65 piracy sites already blocked.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Crypto

Aussie anti-piracy blockchain startup launches token sale

Sydney's Veredictum launches a token sale for a blockchain-based anti-piracy platform, aiming to raise USD $7.5m to USD $20m and cut piracy by 80% in 10 years.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017