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Bank customers yet to fully embrace digital: Genpact
Bank customers want the convenience of technology as well as human service, according to new research from Genpact. [ + ]
GDPR is an opportunity not a threat
Although many Australian businesses won't be ready for the implementation of the EU's GDPR on Friday, experts say it's not time to panic yet. [ + ]
Huge IoT botnet may be used for Ukraine attack
Cisco's Talos threat intelligence unit has discovered a major IoT botnet that may be linked to a planned state-sponsored cyber attack on Ukraine. [ + ]
In search of privacy excellence
Australia's narrow focus on compliance is detrimental to global privacy objectives. What's needed is ethical leadership, says Helaine Leggat. [ + ]
Vodafone trials '4.9G' in Sydney's west
Vodafone has deployed what it is calling a '4.9G' mobile phone site in Sydney's Parramatta in a trial of pre-5G technology. [ + ]
Government-focused media, research and events firms join forces
Westwick-Farrow Media has partnered with leading research and events company Public Sector Network to provide enhanced services to the government tech sector. [ + ]
Australians lost $340m to scammers in 2017
Total losses from scams reported to Australian government agencies grew to $340m in 2017, the highest since the ACCC started reporting on scam activity in 2008. [ + ]
.auDA appoints consultative group to guide reforms
The .au Domain Administrator has convened a 16-member group tasked with helping the organisation meet the government's demands that it reform. [ + ]
Telstra back on the air after outage
Telstra says its mobile voice and data services "have returned to normal levels" following a widespread outage that hit this morning. [ + ]
Education sector most attacked in Australia
Australia was the source of 57% of all cyber attacks in the APAC region during 2017, according to the NTT Security Global Threat Intelligence Report 2018. [ + ]
Only 9% of Aussie orgs ready for GDPR
While most Australian businesses are confident they can meet the requirements of the NDB and GDPR regulations, only 9% are actually ready to comply. [ + ]
NSW tech companies funded for ABCC London mission
Funding from the NSW Government will enable five local fintech and cybersecurity companies to join a London business mission in July. [ + ]
Australian blockchain leaders showcase at Consensus
In collaboration with Data61, the Australian Digital Commerce Association and the NSW Government, Austrade led the delegation to Consensus 2018. [ + ]
Aussies would punish firms over data breaches
Consumers in 14 markets including Australia would take steps including boycotting a brand over a breach of their personal data. [ + ]
Australian IoT at home market grew 55% in 2017
Demand for IoT at home devices such as connected appliances or smart home speakers grew 55% in 2017, according to Telsyte. [ + ]
