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ACSC receives one cybercrime report every 10 min
The Australian Cyber Security Centre's inaugural Annual Threat Report for 2020 found that ransomware is among the most pressing threats facing the nation. [ + ]
Electronic media use linked to lower academic performance
A new study of 8- to 11-year-olds reveals an association between heavy television use and poor reading performance, and links heavy computer use with less developed numeracy skills. [ + ]
Looking for work in the 21st century
Trying to find a job that aligns with the expectations of both the employee and the employer can be very hard, says the ITPA's Nathaniel Mitchell. [ + ]
China-backed APT group used COVID to target west
Proofpoint researchers say a China-backed APT group associated with attacks on Tibetans changed focus in March to target Western economies reeling from COVID-19. [ + ]
CEOs to be held liable for security breaches
Gartner has predicted that CEOs could be personally liable for cyber-physical security incidents involving their companies that endanger human lives. [ + ]
Unnamed company blamed for NSW driver's licence leak
Cyber Security NSW has said an unnamed commercial entity not related to the government was to blame for a leak of over 50,000 driver's licence images online. [ + ]
Remote learning success: one school's story
When Mansfield Secondary College opted for the Google Classroom suite, it was a learning curve for everyone — and an exercise that paid off. [ + ]
NBN Co let off leash to compete in new developments
The government has updated its Telecommunications in New Developments policy to give NBN Co more flexibility to compete on price and overbuild infrastructure. [ + ]
Weathering the storm: overcoming technology supply chain risk
Boosting Australia's local manufacturing and supply base will see our nation weather the storm of 2020 and put us in a good place for a return to growth. [ + ]
NSW Govt to quadruple cyber workforce
The NSW Government will spend $60m to quadruple the size of its Cyber Security NSW team and expand its remit to cover smaller agencies and local councils. [ + ]
DDoS disrupts NZX trading for three days
A series of DDoS attacks on the New Zealand stock exchange website have to date disrupted trading on the exchange over three consecutive days. [ + ]
Australian businesses urged to adapt to CCPA law
ISACA is urging Australian organisations to take steps to ensure compliance with the California Consumer Protection Act to avoid prosecution risk. [ + ]
The STEM literacy imperative
A new report highlights discrepancies between professionals when defining and discussing STEM, risking the benefits offered by STEM integrated learning. [ + ]
Why security leaders are also employee experience specialists
Organisations need to develop an identity access management strategy that offers access and security for everyone, while also remaining easy to use. [ + ]
ICS systems vulnerable to remote exploitation
More than 70% of the vulnerabilities in the industrial control systems used by critical infrastructure operators can be exploited remotely, research suggests. [ + ]
