Commentary: The Global Jihadi Terror Threat in September 2024
Counterterrorism measures after 9/11 reduced the threat from jihadi groups, leading to a period of low threat in non-conflict zones following the defeat of the Islamic State around 2017. Recent global conflicts and diminished international unity on counterterrorism have intensified the jihadi threat, with increasing risks of attacks in the West and a need for continued counterterrorism investment.
Australia must play to its strengths to confront terrorism threat
The recent increase in Australia's terrorism threat level serves as a reminder of the persistent risk of terror attacks, as seen in close calls like the foiled 2017 Etihad bombing plot. While Australia's gun control, strong security powers, and social cohesion have minimized risks, ongoing vigilance and international cooperation remain crucial for maintaining safety.
The UN Cybercrime Convention: What it Means for Policing and Community Safety in Australia
The new Convention will significantly strengthen the combating of cybercrime at a global level by facilitating international cooperation and public private partnerships. The potential impact on human rights and civil liberties, however, requires scrutiny by the international community.
Authoritarian countries’ AI advantage
Last year, the UAE released Falcon, an open-source language model that outperformed those from major tech companies, positioning the country as a global AI frontrunner. As democratic nations face stricter regulations on data privacy and innovation, their ability to match the rapid advancements driven by state control and lenient oversight is limited.
TrendMicro Report Warns Resilient Threat Actors are Bouncing Back
Trend Micro has warned that threat actors have bounced back from recent law enforcement efforts to unleash a new wave of attacks leveraging AI. In 2024, Australia encountered nearly 72 million email threats and was among the top ten countries surveyed for URL victims, with 21.6 million detections, representing 2.5% of the total global detections.
Meta under fire for scraping Australian data for AI development without opt-out option
Meta is under fire due to its controversial data practices related to its generative AI chatbot launched in 2023. Despite claiming not to use private messages for training, Meta admitted to scraping data from all public Facebook accounts, including those of underage users, while denying Australian users the option to opt out.
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