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nbn speeds slowly improving: ACCC
Major nbn RSPs are achieving nbn speeds closer to their maximum plan speeds, but 13% of services are still significantly underperforming. [ + ]
Citrix attackers lay undetected for 6 months
The attackers that breached the internal Citrix network appear to have used password spraying techniques to gain undetected access, the company said. [ + ]
MacGibbon resigns as head of ACSC
The National Cyber Security Adviser and head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Alastair MacGibbon, will return to the private sector at the end of the month. [ + ]
Tech election 2019 — what the parties are promising
In the lead-up to May's federal election, we've cut through the spin, PR and platitudes to provide this overview of the main parties' technology policies. [ + ]
Where is RPA headed in the near future?
In tech, the two cutting-edge concepts creating some of the most controversy are artificial intelligence and robotic process automation. [ + ]
Skills shortage forcing CIOs to raise wage offers
IT employers are having to increase their salary offer for seven of every 10 new hires in order to weather the ongoing IT skills shortage. [ + ]
ITPA members: Your chance to win a $1000 travel voucher!
The 10 May deadline to enter the Guild Insurance $1000 travel voucher competition is almost here. Don't delay — enter today! Exclusive to ITPA members. [ + ]
Coalition makes $156m cybersecurity pledge
The federal government has announced a wide-ranging $156 million investment in cybersecurity as an election promise. [ + ]
Australia ranks 12th in talent competitiveness
Australia ranks 12th in the world — one place below New Zealand — in terms of global talent competitiveness, a new study shows. [ + ]
Security remains top concern for Aussie businesses
With 65% of Australian businesses reporting interruption from security breaches in the last year, the C-suite is getting more engaged in security, Telstra said. [ + ]
Rebuilding trust in data through management and strategy
It is imperative that organisations invest in their data management strategy to drive innovation and business transformation. [ + ]
Young Australians driving digital payment adoption
Nearly four in 10 Generation Y Australians are now using digital cards on smart devices to make everyday purchases, a new survey suggests. [ + ]
Microsoft email accounts compromised in breach
Microsoft has admitted that attackers were able to use compromised privilege customer support credentials to access a portion of its free web email accounts. [ + ]
'Hoplight' Trojan can issue valid SSL certificates
The new North Korean Trojan linked to notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus is able to disguise itself with valid public SSL certificates. [ + ]
AIIA raises concern over rushed digital legislation
The AIIA has criticised the government over legislation rushed through parliament that it says shows a "complete lack of understanding" of the digital economy. [ + ]