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Richard White AFP human trafficking probe pressures WiseTech

Richard White’s AFP human trafficking probe has put WiseTech under fresh governance pressure as the company says it will cooperate with investigators.

By Soren Chau
Cybersecurity

VeroGuard rescue after $55m collapse raises questions for buyers

VeroGuard's rescue from liquidation after a $55 million collapse keeps the cyber supplier alive but leaves open questions over ownership, support and public backing.

By Reza Khalil
Enterprise

ASIC probes DroneShield as stock plunges on director sales

ASIC opened a formal investigation into the ASX-listed counter-drone company after directors sold $66.8 million in shares. Shares dropped 15 per cent on the news.

By Soren Chau
Cybersecurity

ASIC demands urgent cyber uplift as frontier AI Mythos accelerates threats

ASIC told every licensee on Friday to urgently strengthen cyber resilience, citing risks from frontier AI such as Anthropic's Claude Mythos. Commissioner Simone Constant said the clock is at 'a minute to midnight'.

By Reza Khalil
Startups

ASIC fines Canva $792,000 over late accounts as filings show $US242m loss

ASIC has fined Canva Group A$792,000 over the late lodgement of its 2024 accounts, with each of four entities paying A$198,000. The long-delayed filings show the Sydney design software company posted a US$242 million net loss on revenue of US$2.1 billion.

By Jules Hartman
Policy

ASIC sets June deadline for crypto exchanges as digital asset law nears commencement

ASIC has given Australian crypto exchanges until 30 June 2026 to begin licensing under existing financial services rules, ahead of the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026 commencing on 9 April 2027.

By Yusra Ahmadi