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Why making ransomware payments illegal could backfire
The government is considering banning ransomware payments — could the move simply embolden cybercriminals? [ + ]
AI, hybrid architecture and the next generation of security technology
Businesses are delving further into intelligent technology to meet their security goals, drawing on AI, deep learning, analytics and hybrid cloud architecture. [ + ]
BlackBerry stopping one cyber attack per minute
A new report from BlackBerry's Threat Research and Intelligence team highlights the proliferation of cyber attacks targeting every platform. [ + ]
Teachers: embrace, don't ban ChatGPT, says expert
Teachers should take an active role in testing and using AI tools such as ChatGPT, according to a UniSA expert. [ + ]
NBN Co running Smart Places trials across Australia
NBN Co is trialling using the NBN network to power smart city infrastructure such as traffic lights and digital billboards in NBN Smart Places trials nationwide. [ + ]
Cultivating a cyber mindset
In order to achieve cybersecurity targets, we must become a nation of cyber-resilient organisations that run on a culture centred around cybersecurity. [ + ]
OpenText acquires Micro Focus for $8.2bn
Information management company OpenText has acquired Micro Focus International to allow it to expand its corporate mission to supporting digital transformation. [ + ]
DevOps leaders embracing automation
Australian CIOs and DevOps teams are struggling to keep up with demand for continuous release software cycles and are turning to automation to lighten the load. [ + ]
The future of wireless networking is here: SD-WAN, 5G and Network Slicing
5G, SD-WAN and network slicing are three of the most important technologies for the future of networking. [ + ]
Is AI threatening the future of education?
A new book suggests that the rising use of AI by students has created a crisis threatening the integrity of education. [ + ]
NZ's Spark completes 5G standalone trial
New Zealand's Spark has successfully trialled 5G standalone technology using an Ericsson 5G core running on Red Hat OpenShift software. [ + ]
MFA is not enough to mitigate identity theft and misuse
It can be very difficult to completely stop a skilled, motivated and resourced attacker, but robust identity management can make it much harder to initiate. [ + ]
Slow growth on zero trust implementations
According to Gartner, while most organisations recognise the role that zero trust plays in overall risk reduction, surprisingly few have managed to complete implementations. [ + ]
Lenovo ISG: tech predictions that will power the year ahead
Smarter, more integrated technology is already transforming businesses, strengthening research and changing how we collaborate in the digital world. [ + ]
Making tech work for you — not the other way around
As organisations progress on digital journeys, it's important not to get lost in technology and to ensure that staff remain the central focus. [ + ]