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Ex-CSO of Uber found guilty of blocking FTC investigation
06 October 2022 in SecurityFormer Uber Technologies chief security office Joseph Sullivan, who was sacked by the company in November 2017 along with one…
At Google, product launches the only way to get promoted: claim
06 October 2022 in StrategyThe reason why Google launches so many products and then abandons them is because only those who launch new products…
Data of 5000 Australian employees of security firm G4S leaked after ransomware attack
06 October 2022 in SecurityAbout 5000 Australian staff of the local unit of global security firm G4S have been affected by a data leak…
Cohesity appoints Karen Egan Chief Customer Experience Officer
05 October 2022 in People MovesFormer VMware, Motorola, and Apple Leader brings deep expertise in Software Technical Support, as Cohesity appoints Karen Egan Chief Customer…
Satellite evolution or revolution? A Comms Connect panel preview
05 October 2022 in SecurityEVENT INVITE Comms Connect is excited to announce the third session in its popular ‘Turning black spots into bright spots’…
Google celebrates 20 years in Australia: the milestones, the searches, quantum computing and more
05 October 2022 in Business ITMel Silva, the MD of Google Australia, has published an extensive blog post celebrating the company's journey, starting with one…
Michael Kirby takes on new role as Patron of Cyber Mental Health Initiative
05 October 2022 in Business ITOctober is both Mental Health Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, with cyber mental wellness initiative Cybermindz.org announcing the Hon.…
Microsoft changes mitigation guidance for zero-days, but tells no one: claim
05 October 2022 in SecurityMicrosoft has changed a portion of the advice it issued for mitigation of two bugs in its Exchange Server product,…
European Parliament approves move for USB-C as single charging port
05 October 2022 in Technology RegulationThe European Parliament has approved the move to make USB-C a common port for charging on portable digital devices, a…
Telstra gets in on data leak action, staff data posted online
04 October 2022 in SecurityTelstra has reported a data breach, with the names and addresses of 30,000 current and former staff being posted online.
ACCC launches sweeps targeting 'greenwashing', fake online reviews
04 October 2022 in Technology RegulationThe consumer watchdog the ACCC has just launched two internet sweeps aimed identifying misleading environmental and sustainability marketing claims and…
Private 5G and the port of the future — a Comms Connect presentation preview
04 October 2022 in SecurityEVENT INVITE In April 2021, Verizon Business announced it was working with Associated British Ports (ABP) to deploy private 5G at the Port of…
SRA promotes Chopping to CEO
04 October 2022 in People MovesSoftware services firm SRA Information Technology has promoted former executive manager for sales, marketing and people Tim Chopping to the…
Government should also share blame for Optus fiasco: Budde
04 October 2022 in SecurityWell-known independent telecommunications consultant Paul Budde says while Optus has bear a lion's share of the blame for the recent…
Australia Post joins the crowd reselling NBN broadband connections
04 October 2022 in Telecoms & NBNAustralia Post has joined the somewhat crowded field of companies reselling broadband plans, with the company announcing on Tuesday that…
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Siklu adds enhancements to its wireless network design engine
06 October 2022 in NetworkingMillimetre wave solutions provider for digital city and gigabit wireless access Siklu has launched its management, automation, and self-organising network…
NBN’s new campaign urges seniors to embrace the internet
06 October 2022 in Telecoms & NBNThe NBN has launched its first national campaign Made for Meaningful Connections to encourage senior Australians to use the internet…
Sagebrush Cellular picks Ericsson to upgrade its network
06 October 2022 in Business TelecomsNemont Telephone Cooperative affiliate Sagebrush Cellular has partnered with Ericsson to modernise its network with 5G capabilities to provide stronger…
AMTA oks IEC mobile safety standards
06 October 2022 in Business TelecomsPeak national body representing Australia’s mobile telecommunications industry Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association has endorsed the development of new IEC mobile…
Deel partners with Hofy to launch DeelEquipment expediting your global onboarding
06 October 2022 in DealsGlobal onboarding, payroll, and recruitment compliance company Deel has partnered with remote work equipment provider Hofy to help you equip…
Make cooking easier with the connected Philips AirFryer Essential XL
05 October 2022 in Home TechWhether you're a whiz in the kitchen or, well, you're like me, Philips has a new AirFryer out that makes…
DDLS provides hands-on cybersecurity training with Offensive Security
05 October 2022 in IT PeopleCorporate IT, process training, and cybersecurity training courses and certification programs provider DDLS has joined the Offensive Security Global Partner…
Hybrid work makes businesses prone to cyberattacks: report
05 October 2022 in SecurityEmployee security behaviours and hybrid work are making Australian businesses more vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to partner and solutions provider…
Atlassian sets up recruitment drive
05 October 2022 in RecruitmentSoftware company Atlassian will hold today a recruitment drive to hire 1,032 research and development employees across Australia in Sydney’s…
Augmented reality brings life to regular product packaging
05 October 2022 in VirtualisationApp monetisation platform Displai harnesses augmented reality and smartphone technology to transform regular product packaging into video-enabled interactive packaging—opening doors…
Dynatrace delivers Grail for improved log analysis
05 October 2022 in SecuritySoftware intelligence company Dynatrace has added its Grail technology to the Dynatrace software intelligence platform to unify observability, security and…
Nokia deploys network to support Poland’s broadcast infrastructure
05 October 2022 in Business TelecomsFinnish telecommunications vendor Nokia has deployed Poland’s IP transport and synchronisation network for the nationwide coverage of digital TV broadcast…
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The Creative Otlier Pro true wireless sweatproof ANC earbuds
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Life is better with a soundtrack and Bose says you can have portability and audio quality together
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The Alogic 27" UHD 4K monitor is Clarity by name and clarity by nature
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The Peloton Guide is your on-screen guide that motivates, measures, and maximises your fitness goals
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Type with mojo ... the MelGeek Mojo 84 mechanical keyboard, that is
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Protect your children's hearing with the FiiTii Kido kids Safe wireless headphones
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The ALOGIC Iris USB Webcam A09
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Opinion
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Even Barnaby Joyce knows Optus attack was anything but sophisticated!
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
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Did Optus suffer another data breach before the big one?
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Optus CEO's spin not exactly the best way to handle breach
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On World EV Day, Victoria is proudly taxing owners of EVs
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On World Electric Vehicle Day, Victoria can celebrate the fact that it charges people who use EVs a… -
Optus has not covered itself in glory in handling of breach
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Optus has informed me that my personal data has been disclosed in its data breach – data which was… -
Myths spread about news media bargaining code before review lands
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Former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman, Rod Sims is continuing to try and spin the myth that… -
Australian media reaction to Chinese envoy's speech baffling
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Nine newspapers wax lyrical on 'structured water'
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ABC reports firms slyly collecting data, fails to disclose it's in same game
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The ABC has reported that learning software providers were slurping up data of students during the pandemic without…
Telecommunications
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Australia Post joins the crowd reselling NBN broadband connections
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NBN’s new campaign urges seniors to embrace the internet
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The NBN has launched its first national campaign Made for Meaningful Connections to encourage senior Australians to use…
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Researcher warns of new zero-day in Microsoft Exchange under exploit
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‘Green hydrogen’ pilot launched by Yarra Valley Water
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Microsoft investigating two zero-days affecting Exchange Server
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Microsoft says it is investigating two zero-day vulnerabilities reported to be affecting Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and… -
Humanforce acquires Ento
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Optus CEO's spin not exactly the best way to handle breach
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One wonders what exactly drove Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin to front a media session last Friday,…
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Optus breach: Labor pledge to update laws covering security
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Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the laws governing security have not kept pace with technology, adding that the… -
CGI to support Rise Racing with industry-first digital ID platform
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ACCC wants ‘further views’ on Telstra, TPG mobile network deal
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O'Neil hammers Coalition over 'useless' cyber-security laws
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Albanese says Optus has agreed to pay for replacement passports
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Did Optus suffer another data breach before the big one?
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Data of 5000 Australian employees of security firm G4S leaked after ransomware attack
It’s time the very clever people who built the Internet fixed its fundamental design flaws.
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Re: iTWire - Government should also share blame for Optus fiasco: Budde
Exactly, Laurie. Another one would be making it virtually impossible to send deceptive scam mail with spoofed sender addresses and[…]
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Re: iTWire - PM tells Optus it will have to pay for replacing users' passports
Excellent point!As a certified professional, you'll no doubt appreciate that for corporations which are rarely if ever properly externally audited[…]
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Re: iTWire - PM tells Optus it will have to pay for replacing users' passports
Relating back to points made repeatedly on this topic by ACS, EFF, and other industry groups in years leading up[…]
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Re: iTWire - Government should also share blame for Optus fiasco: Budde
As I have observed in the past, there is considerable scope for the very clever people who built the Internet[…]
