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Regional digital connectivity catching up
New ACMA research shows digital connectivity in regional areas is improving and catching up to urban cities across Australia. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Tech experts to gather in Sydney for CeBIT
Sydney will be in the spotlight next month when industry leaders gather at CeBIT to discuss everything from cybersecurity to e-health. [ + ]
Your brain can't hide
Researchers have developed a method to identify you from your brainwaves with 100% accuracy. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Australia lagging behind in cloud policies
Australia's position on the BSA's rankings of major IT economies for cloud readiness fell to sixth in 2016, from second in 2013, suggesting that policies are not keeping up with cloud innovation. [ + ]
