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Meet the region's top 50 tech pioneers
The government-endorsed Tech Pioneers 2016 report has ranked the top 50 A/NZ technology companies helping to drive disruption and innovation in various industries. [ + ]
Regional digital connectivity catching up
New ACMA research shows digital connectivity in regional areas is improving and catching up to urban cities across Australia. [ + ]
Companies still failing on security basics
Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report, which analysed 100,000 incidents in 82 countries including Australia, finds that the human element remains the weak link in cybersecurity. [ + ]
Zegami and Blue Crystal Solutions Australian distribution deal
The Zegami visual data management system created by Australian tech developers in collaboration with the University of Oxford will be available in Australia through Blue Crystal Solutions. [ + ]
OAIC prepares for Privacy Awareness Week
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is planning a series of events to mark this year's Privacy Awareness Week, including a visit by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy. [ + ]
Start-up inspired by mate with a truck
Two friends, a truck, some house boxes and an idea that inspired a multimillion-dollar tech start-up. [ + ]
ANZ first major Aussie bank to launch Apple Pay
ANZ has launched Apple Pay for its customers with compatible credit and debit cards, meaning users will be able to use the mobile payment service wherever contactless payments are supported. [ + ]
US$100K+ extorted in DDoS scam; Ransomware's silent Android attack; UNSW's new quantum labs
'Armada Collective' extorts US$100K+ in DDoS scam but doesn't attack, Android exploit silently delivers ransomware to devices, and UNSW doubles the capacity of its quantum labs. [ + ]
Govt offers security checks for ASX100 firms
As part of its new national cybersecurity strategy, the federal government plans to work with Australia's largest listed companies to develop cybersecurity 'health checks' for their businesses. [ + ]
Over 2bn smart payment cards shipped in 2015
Strong demand for contactless payment cards contributed to a 34% growth in smart payment card shipments in 2015, figures from the Smart Payment Association show. [ + ]
Data61 and AICD to boost boards' digital literacy
The CSIRO's digital innovation arm, Data61, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors will collaborate to improve the digital and cyber literacy of directors and boards nationwide. [ + ]
PC users getting better at patching Windows
The percentage of Australian PC owners still running unpatched versions of Windows more than halved in the first quarter to just 5.9%, but popular third-party software remains more likely to stay vulnerable. [ + ]
Swift bank transfer system compromised
Global financial service provider Swift has provided details of a $105m cyber theft using its money transfer system that involved the sending of fraudulent messages and compromise of the system's software. [ + ]
Telco complaints on the increase
Telco complaints to the ombudsman have risen over the last quarter with Optus experiencing the highest complaints ratio, according to published statistics from TIO. [ + ]
iiNET founder appointed to nbn board
Former iiNet CEO Michael Malone will step into a new three-year role as a director on nbn's board. [ + ]