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Privileged credentials — keys to the IT kingdom
In the battle to protect sensitive data, organisations often overlook protection of their privileged SSH keys, thus leaving a gaping hole in their defences. [ + ]
Pizza droids are coming; FBI warns of car hacks; Govt targets Bitcoin 'double GST'
Domino's unveils pizza delivery robot, federal government to tackle 'double GST' on digital currencies, and connected cars becoming increasingly vulnerable. [ + ]
Macquarie Uni deploys crisis communications platform
Macquarie University has adopted a networked crisis communications platform from BlackBerry's AtHoc to help ensure the safety of the 40,000 students and staff at its Sydney campus. [ + ]
FBI could crack iPhones without Apple's help
The US Department of Justice has filed court documents indicating that FBI investigators may have found ways to access data from a terrorist's iPhone without forcing Apple to help them unlock the device. [ + ]
ACCC approves ihail taxi venture
The ACCC has approved with conditions a proposal by four major Australian taxi networks to offer a joint taxi booking and payment smartphone app to help them better compete against Uber. [ + ]
4-inch iPhone SE to launch in Australia on 31 March
Apple's new iPhone SE packs many of the features found in the more expensive iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models into a smaller 4-inch form factor. [ + ]
More Australians choosing digital health services
Australians 'sandwiched' between caring for children and elderly parents are more likely to take advantage of telehealth services from home, according to new research. [ + ]
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. [ + ]