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    Australia Orders Nationwide Ban on Kaspersky Software Over Security Risks

    February 25, 2025 • 1 min read

    Australia mandates removal of Kaspersky cybersecurity products from government systems by April 2025, citing national security concerns and potential foreign interference risks. The ban follows similar restrictions by the US, UK and Canada, reflecting growing wariness of foreign technology providers.

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    Australia Bans Chinese AI Chatbot DeepSeek from Government Systems Over Security Concerns

    February 05, 2025 • 1 min read

    Australia has banned DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, from federal government devices citing national security risks and data handling concerns. The move follows similar restrictions by other nations and reflects growing scrutiny of Chinese technology platforms.

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