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Common and weak passwords like "123456" are still putting businesses at risk in 2025. Here's why this remains a top cybersecurity threat. The post The most common passwords still putting businesses at risk in 2025 appeared first on SmartCompany.

McDonald’s AI hiring platform left millions of job applications exposed after a very basic default password vulnerability was discovered. The post Big Hack: How a default password left millions of McDonald’s job applications exposed appeared first...

This week, local startups secured capital to solve problems big and very, very small. Read on to learn more about the startups with new funding injection. The post Six Aussie startups that raised $28.5 million this week appeared first on SmartComp...

The three critical habits every small business should adopt to protect their business. The post The scams targeting small businesses in 2025 — and how to reduce your risk appeared first on SmartCompany.

Aussie Pilates chain inLIFE Wellness is flipping the boutique fitness model on its head with some owners pulling in $230,000 a year. The post How the founder of inLIFE Wellness turned a $4 million loss into a Pilates empire appeared first on Smart...

The federal government is backing three incubators in the hopes of helping Australia's next healthcare innovators bring their products to market. The post Medtech incubators secure nearly $100 million in government grant funding appeared first on ...

OpenAI and Perplexity launch AI browsers, challenging Google Search and redefining how users discover information online. The post Neural Notes: OpenAI and Perplexity go after Google Chrome, Safari appeared first on SmartCompany.

Sydney AI startup Brainfish has raised $9.8 million in a pre-Series A funding round for its AI-powered customer support platform. The post AI startup BrainFish reels in $9.8 million to expand in the US appeared first on SmartCompany.

After one in three aspiring financial advisers failed a vital exam last month, a disappointed applicant is calling for major changes to the 'subjective' test. The post Trainee financial advisers question “vague” ASIC exam after one-in-three fail r...

Think your business is profitable? Think again. Jason Andrew explains why profit can be a misleading number in your financials. The post Why ‘profit’ is misleading, and the business metric you should use instead appeared first on SmartCompany.

Unlike the regular Amazon storefront, Amazon Business is purpose-built for workplaces. The post The IT shortlist: Essential hardware for modern businesses appeared first on SmartCompany.

Cohabit is a data and benchmarking platform for strata and residential buildings, which was founded by CEO Thom Richards in 2023.  The post Cohabit raises $1.2 million to become the truth source for housing blocks appeared first on SmartCompa...

Sydney Startup Hub’s impending closure has left founders uncertain as the NSW government faces criticism over a lack of clarity around Tech Central plans. The post Debate intensifies over Sydney Startup Hub closure and the promise of Tech Central ...

Since launching, RecycleSmart says it has diverted more than 1.5 million kilograms of waste from landfill, and generates $3 million in annual recurring revenue. The post Uber for waste: RecycleSmart raises $1.5 million to scale recycling solution ...

The line between accounting software and business banking has become more blurred with the launch of MYOB's new Solo Money transaction accounts and debit cards. The post MYOB launches sole trader bank accounts, debit cards in Solo app upgrade appe...

Accounting expert Natalie Lennon says Australians love a good tax minimisation story but here's why paying tax isn't a bad thing. The post Why paying tax means you’re winning (yes, really) appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Reserve Bank of Australia's surprise call to leave interest rates on hold has left many Australians disappointed. The post “Can’t win”: RBA governor defends decision to hold interest rates appeared first on SmartCompany.

Women-led startup funding in Australia hit a record low in 2025, with women-only teams raising less than 0.5% of capital in Q2. The post Australian startup funding for women hits record low in 2025 appeared first on SmartCompany.

More Australians rushed to lodge their tax return on July 1 than last year, despite tax office warnings and the threat of newly sharpened penalties on faulty returns. The post July 1 tax lodgments rise in 2025 despite ATO pleas to slow down appea...

The federal government's independent research and advisory body has recommended Australia mitigate the effects of global trade tensions by reducing some of its own tariffs. The post Australia urged to cull ‘nuisance’ tariffs as Trump threat looms ...