A new report from Nozomi Networks found that cyber threats facing industrial and critical infrastructure have grown to an all-time high. [ + ]

Facebook has dropped a bomb by following through on its threats to ban Australian users from sharing news and Australian news media from posting content. [ + ]

Cybersecurity services company CyberCX and AustCyber have launched a platform designed to track Australia's cyber skills shortage in real time. [ + ]

Twelve months after the extent of the pandemic's impact became clear, the ACT's Education Directorate has reflected on its performance. [ + ]

AustCyber will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Stone & Chalk, in an initiative aimed at accelerating growth for Australian emerging tech companies. [ + ]

NBN Co improved its revenue by 25% to $2.26bn in 1H21 as it worked towards achieving its first ever positive full-year EBITDA. [ + ]

Google exiting the Australian market over the news media bargaining code would have a major impact on customer-facing SMEs, IBISWorld warns. [ + ]

Nearly three-quarters of Australian organisations faced a phishing attack in 2020 with 60% facing a successful attack, Proofpoint research suggests. [ + ]

A new study from the University of South Australia highlights potential for longer-lasting after effects from a virtual reality (VR) workout. [ + ]

Victorian schools are getting a creative boost this year, thanks to a new arrangement designed to support local jobs in the wake of a difficult year. [ + ]

Jeff Bezos has revealed he will step down from the role of Amazon CEO in Q3 to make way for his replacement, AWS CEO Andy Jassy. [ + ]

Microsoft has jumped on the controversy over Google's threats to exit Australia over the News Media Bargaining Code, opting to endorse the code instead. [ + ]

The US FTC has finalised a settlement with Zoom over accusations the videoconferencing company misled consumers about the security of Zoom meetings. [ + ]

Optus has completed the acquisition of Australia's largest MVNO, Amaysim, for $250m in a deal that was originally announced in November. [ + ]

The ACCC has made a series of recommendations aimed at curbing Google's dominance of the Australian adtech market. [ + ]