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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. [ + ]
Failure to compute — Australia's IT policy mess continues
The nbn, the Assistance and Access Bill, the new social media streaming law — Australia's 'make it up as you go along' IT policy landscape keeps getting worse. [ + ]
Telco complaints fall 27.7% in 2H18
Complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman continued to decline during 2H18 due to the efforts of government, regulators and industry. [ + ]
Cybercriminals scanning for exposed AWS data buckets
Cloud honeypots on AWS servers set up by Sophos for research into cyber attacks were on average attacked within just 40 minutes of going live. [ + ]
Labor spells out its nbn rescue plan
Labor's nbn policy boldly tackles the biggest obstacle holding us back — the digital divide — says Laurie Patton. [ + ]
ACCC wants price anchor on basic nbn plans
As the ACCC pressures NBN Co to lift the affordability of basic nbn services, telcos are calling on the company to consider the opportunities afforded by 5G. [ + ]
Budget 2019: Opportunity and risk in govt IT programs
Industry experts give their take on the government's Budget announcements and identify places where the private sector might fit in. [ + ]
Budget 2019: Skills in the spotlight
Industry has welcomed Canberra's moves to boost ICT training, but concerns remain that the economy will suffer if the skills shortage is not overcome. [ + ]
Budget 2019: Funds for science, skills and security
The federal government has announced significant investments for addressing skills shortages and fostering growth in the industries of the future. [ + ]
ACCC publishes draft Consumer Data Right rules
The ACCC has published the draft terms of the Consumer Data Right for the first industry it will be applied to — the banking sector. [ + ]
Empowering businesses in the Industry 4.0 era
Industry 4.0, smart factories or the Fourth Industrial Revolution is the future of manufacturing. [ + ]
AIIA calls for favourable AI policy climate
The AIIA is urging the government to consider polices to stimulate the development of AI in Australia, such as an approach to addressing an AI skills shortage. [ + ]
