Security company Proofpoint has provided details of a staged malware downloader they are calling WhiteShadow that exploits Office macros and SQL commands. [ + ]

Join experts from Dell and the NSW Cyber Security Network for a practical look at how to protect your business from cyber attack. [ + ]

Almost all Australian and New Zealand businesses face information technology outages, despite 47% of downtime being avoidable, according to a new study. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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 International opens its new Australian Chapter, giving Australasian businesses and individuals access to extra cybersecurity qualifications. [ + ]

Complaints to Australia's Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman continued to decline last financial year, but complex complaints took longer to resolve. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Telstra is calling for nominations for the 2020 Business Women's Awards, recognising successful women in leadership across all sectors, including tech. [ + ]

Canberra's cybersecurity capabilities are set to move up a gear under a partnership between AustCyber and the ACT Government. [ + ]

The NT Government is calling for nominations for this year's Digital Excellence Awards, celebrating the Territory's digital achievements. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Business application developer Zoho has established a presence at two Equinix data centres in Sydney and Melbourne to help support local customers. [ + ]

Australian IT asset management company Greenbox is set to expand into the NZ market after acquiring Auckland-based IT asset disposal company Recytech. [ + ]

ACMA has issued remedial directions against Sydney-based telco Infinity Telecom after finding it to be in breach of multiple consumer safeguards. [ + ]