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Windows 10 installing without permission; Google doubles bug bounty to US$100K; Android N preview
Windows 7 users complain of unwanted auto-upgrades to Windows 10, and Google ups its bounty for Chrome bugs while also previewing its new mobile OS. [ + ]
Vulnerabilities found in half of top 50 PC applications
An annual study from Flexera's Secunia Research shows that 2048 vulnerabilities were found among 25 of the top 50 applications found on private PCs in 2015. [ + ]
Major websites compromised by malvertising
MSN, the BBC, The New York Times and other major websites have had their web ads compromised by a widespread malvertising campaign seeking to distribute ransomware to US victims. [ + ]
ICT workforce skills mix must change: report
A report into Australia's digital economy shows that an increasing number of non-ICT workers are expected to have digital competency skills, while ICT workers are increasingly in need of soft skills. [ + ]
AWS turns 10, surpasses 1m active customers
Amazon Web Services has celebrated its 10-year anniversary by releasing statistics showing that the company now has over 1m active cloud users. [ + ]
AI must be kept under control: researchers
Two University of Sydney researchers are warning that AI must be kept under human control lest it evolve to become a threat to the species. [ + ]
Spots running out for TechKnow Invest 2016
Interested in tech investment? Then get your tickets to the selling out roadshow coming this April to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. [ + ]
NEC Australia joins Microsoft IoT program
NEC Australia has joined a program to work with Microsoft to develop innovative Internet of Things products and services for multiple industry verticals. [ + ]
Aussies to make 7bn click-to-calls to businesses this year
Australian consumers are forecast to use click-to-call functionality to contact businesses from their smartphones a combined 7bn times this year. [ + ]
Kogan to revive the Dick Smith brand
Australian online retailer Kogan has arranged to acquire Dick Smith's online business from its receivers and revive the brand as an online-only consumer electronics retailer. [ + ]
Australian smartphone market nearing saturation
Australian smartphone sales volumes declined by one million units in 2015 as the market approached saturation, analyst company Telsyte has estimated. [ + ]
Australia a major target of Nemucod malware
Nemucod, a malicious file designed to install ransomware and other malware, disproportionately targets markets including Australia, Japan and parts of Europe. [ + ]
Driverless cars being demonstrated in NSW
The Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative will show off driverless vehicles to a NSW Government committee investigating the potential of autonomous vehicles to reduce road accidents and injuries. [ + ]
Is Kubernetes the key to the cloud's future?
Kubernetes is great news for IT administrators looking for accelerated application deployment, and will soon be seen as a viable 'virtual alternative' to legacy systems. [ + ]
Moving towards greater female work participation and leadership
This week, government and business have made encouraging announcements regarding the promotion of greater female workforce participation and leadership. [ + ]
