Industry News
Outdated firmware could be putting IP camera security at risk
Nearly four out of every 10 cameras are vulnerable to a cyber attack, according to research by Genetec. [ + ]
Govt establishes Digital Technology Taskforce
The federal government has established a Digital Technology Taskforce to explore ways to maximise the benefits of digital technology and minimise the harms. [ + ]
RMIT and AWS to open new Cloud Innovation Centre
A new Amazon Web Services-backed Cloud Innovation Centre is set to open at RMIT University to help tackle global cyber challenges and close skills gaps. [ + ]
Voice assistant systems vulnerable to lasers
A strategically pointed laser can be used to hijack voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant, researchers have shown. [ + ]
Macquarie Data Centres breaks ground on IC3
Macquarie Data Centres has broken ground on the first stage of a project to increase the capacity of its Macquarie Park Data Centre Campus to 43 MW. [ + ]
ACS calls on investors to join early-stage tech fund
The Australian Computer Society is calling on investors to join its new early-stage tech fund after pledging $5 million to the project. [ + ]
Encryption Act amendments tabled in Senate
Labor Senator Kristina Keneally has tabled long-awaited amendments to Australia's controversial encryption legislation in the Senate. [ + ]
Global smartphone shipments to grow in 2020: IDC reports
Global smartphone shipments are expected to return to growth in 2020 after a three-year slump, according to IDC. [ + ]
ACS releases data privacy paper
The ACS has published a new technical white paper outlining the need to develop a safe data sharing regime for government that maintains citizens' privacy. [ + ]
Women in ICT & Digital Leadership Summit
Learn from some of Australia's top women ICT and digital leaders at this special summit, with a 10% discount for ITPA members. [ + ]
NSW mobile phone laws catch up with technology
Drivers in NSW can now legally use their mobile phone as a digital wallet or to access their digital licence while behind the wheel, under strict conditions... [ + ]
Microsoft names next Windows 10 feature update
The company has released the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19033 in both the fast and slow rings of the Insider program. [ + ]
New subsea cable starts its journey in Sydney
The Japan-Guam-Australia South subsea cable has been landed at Narrabeen Beach, marking the completion of the Sydney shore end work. [ + ]
ASX100 firms vulnerable to email security risks
86% of ASX100 companies aren't implementing email security best practices, leaving them vulnerable to malicious emails, according to Proofpoint. [ + ]
IT salaries to grow, with AI demand strong
Salary growth will be largely driven by skill shortages, especially in areas such as data and software development, cybersecurity and AI. [ + ]
