Industry News
Gravity Challenge launches in Adelaide
Australian innovators are set to use space data to try to solve some of the world's most pressing issues as part of AWS's and Deloitte's Gravity Challenge. [ + ]
Mobile coverage in Tasmania to be improved
The federal government has teamed up with Telstra, and the Tasmanian Government with Optus, for projects aimed at improving the state's regional mobile coverage. [ + ]
90% of businesses facing RDP attacks
As many as 90% of remote desktop protocol implementations could be facing some form of malicious attack, research from Vectra indicates. [ + ]
Proofpoint uncovers malware delivery service for hire
Security company Proofpoint has provided details of a staged malware downloader they are calling WhiteShadow that exploits Office macros and SQL commands. [ + ]
Exclusive event: Cybersecurity for small business
Join experts from Dell and the NSW Cyber Security Network for a practical look at how to protect your business from cyber attack. [ + ]
IT teams struggling to avoid outages and brownouts
Almost all Australian and New Zealand businesses face information technology outages, despite 47% of downtime being avoidable, according to a new study. [ + ]
Windows 10 now on 900 million devices
Windows 10 has seen massive growth over the past year, adding more devices than any previous year — including 100 million devices in the last six months alone. [ + ]
Companies detect only 1% of IaaS misconfiguration incidents
Ninety per cent of companies said they have experienced a security issue while using IaaS, but a new report shows they may not be aware of just how many they're facing. [ + ]
CREST offers new cybersecurity qualifications in Australia
CREST International opens its new Australian Chapter, giving Australasian businesses and individuals access to extra cybersecurity qualifications. [ + ]
Telco complaints fall a further 21% in FY19
Complaints to Australia's Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman continued to decline last financial year, but complex complaints took longer to resolve. [ + ]
5G now a key consideration for smartphone buyers
More than 60% of Australian consumers planning to buy a smartphone before the end of next year consider 5G support to be a key purchasing criteria. [ + ]
Nominations open for Telstra Business Women's Awards
Telstra is calling for nominations for the 2020 Business Women's Awards, recognising successful women in leadership across all sectors, including tech. [ + ]
AustCyber launches Canberra Cyber Security Innovation Node
Canberra's cybersecurity capabilities are set to move up a gear under a partnership between AustCyber and the ACT Government. [ + ]
Nominations open for NT Digital Excellence Awards 2019
The NT Government is calling for nominations for this year's Digital Excellence Awards, celebrating the Territory's digital achievements. [ + ]
Australia 7th top phishing host country, RSA reports
Australia fronted just over 3% of the world's phishing attacks last quarter, putting it at number seven in the top phishing hosting countries, RSA said. [ + ]