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August 12, 2025

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Good morning. If your phone PIN is “1234,” you might as well print it on your business card.


A new analysis of leaked data has revealed the 50 most common four-digit PINs found on the dark web. Birth years, repeating numbers and straight lines on the keypad all made the list.


So if your idea of security is “0000,” you might want to change it before someone else logs into your digital life faster than IT resets your password.


All the headlines and more below...

AUSTRALIAN NEWS

Fewer takeaways, dearer eggs: How inflation hits your hip pocket

  • Cost of living remains the primary concern for 41% of Australians despite improving economic conditions. LINK

  • 1 in 3 Australians spend up to $600 annually on forgotten subscriptions. LINK

  • The ACCC has proposed an 8-year authorisation for Woolworths and Coles to lead a voluntary soft plastics recycling scheme. LINK

  • Australian streaming consumption has increased to 4.3 platforms per viewer as 90% of Australians now regularly watch digital video content. LINK

  • QLD property investment has increased by 47% since securing the 2032 Olympics as interstate interest grows. LINK

  • Premium airline bookings have surged 18% in FY24 as carriers invest in high-end seating options. LINK

  • Australian superannuation and property wealth taxes have emerged as key focuses for the upcoming economic summit. LINK

GLOBAL NEWS

AI hype grows but confusion remains

  • Global AI media coverage has surged to 2,100 daily headlines from just 9 a decade ago as the technology's influence expands. LINK

  • Global stock markets are approaching record highs as strong earnings and lower inflation boost investor confidence. LINK

COMPANY NEWS

KPMG cuts jobs amid 10% partner pay rises

  • KPMG partners received a 10.3% pay rise while the firm cut 635 jobs amid revenue decline. LINK

  • AustralianSuper defended against ASIC claims of delayed death benefits in Federal Court, citing third-party delays from organisations like the ATO. LINK

  • Deloitte and KPMG reported revenue drops of 8% and 4% respectively as reduced advisory demand prompted staff cuts. LINK

  • CBA has become the most valuable company on the ASX under CEO Matt Comyn's leadership. LINK

  • CBA introduced an AI-powered Scam Checker tool within the Truyu app to help identify text scams. LINK

  • JB Hi-Fi reported a $462.4M profit and forecasts improved consumer confidence, while achieving a 10% sales boost through AI-powered laptops. LINK

  • Westpac launched its 10th brand campaign to boost customer engagement as digital competition grows. LINK

  • Telstra launched an anti-scam campaign featuring Steve Buscemi to highlight its security measures. LINK

  • Car Group reported a 10% rise in annual net profit to $275M and forecasts continued growth for FY26. LINK

  • Foxtel renewed its multi-year broadcasting deal with Disney's ESPN for the NBA, NFL and MLB. LINK

  • DigiCo's $2B Sydney data centre has received Certified Strategic status from the Australian government for secure national data storage. LINK

  • Eagers Automotive announced a strategic alliance with Mitsubishi Corporation to explore vehicle sales growth. LINK

  • Tuas, an Australian telecommunications company, acquired Singapore telco M1 for $1.7B to expand its regional presence. LINK

  • Tesla and BYD electric vehicles are failing to meet advertised battery ranges by up to 23%. LINK

  • Maxwell Wines has acquired Fox Creek Wines following its $10M collapse in SA. LINK

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TRIVIA


We took a trip down memory lane to high school science today. Can you name the elements for the Symbols below?

  1. Na

  2. Cu

  3. S

  4. Co

  5. Se

  6. Sn


Answers below

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ANSWERS

1. Sodium
2. Copper
3. Sulfur
4. Cobalt
5. Selenium
6. Tin


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