Industry News
Start-ups receive additional incubator grants
The Australian Government is offering another $1.57 million in incubator grants, in order to help start-ups reach the global market. [ + ]
'Alf' stole 30 GB of sensitive military data
A hacker codenamed Alf, after a Home and Away character, has exfiltrated 30 GB of data on Australia's Joint Strike Fighter and other military vehicle programs. [ + ]
Market for ransomware on dark web growing strongly
The creation of ransomware on the dark web is increasing, according to new research. [ + ]
Digital opportunities abound with NZ's fast fibre
The latest telecommunications report has now been released by IDC New Zealand. [ + ]
Frontier Software appoints new CTO
A new chief technology officer has just been appointed at Frontier Software. [ + ]
World Payments Report indicates jump in digital payments
It is predicted that global digital payments will rise by around 10% in the lead-up to 2020, according to a new report. [ + ]
Dell establishes IoT division
Dell has doubled down on its commitment to the Internet of Things, establishing a new IoT division and revealing $1.28bn investment in IoT R&D over the next three years. [ + ]
Suzanne Steele to become Adobe MD, ANZ
Adobe has appointed Suzanne Steele as managing director for the company's operations in Australia and New Zealand, with her role beginning next month. [ + ]
Airtasker to expand to the UK
Australian online jobs marketplace Airtasker will make its first overseas foray with a launch in the UK market, starting with London. [ + ]
1 in 9 email users encountered malware in 1H17
Email is still the most common malware propagation method, and spam volumes are starting to rise again after years of slow but steady decline, a new report indicates. [ + ]
ACCC halts decision on nbn SAU variation
The ACCC will hold off on making a decision whether to accept nbn co's proposed variation to its SAU pricing arrangements until an industry consultation on the nbn's pricing model concludes. [ + ]
Cybercrime tackled by CDU and NT Govt
The Northern Territory Government is working with Charles Darwin University to minimise cybersecurity threats. [ + ]
Cybercrooks focusing more on credential theft
Cybercriminals are increasingly turning their attentions to credential theft, and nearly half of all malware is new or zero day, new research from WatchGuard indicates. [ + ]
Call for public opinion on Vic's e-waste ban
The community will have an opportunity to have their say with regards to a proposed ban on e-waste from landfill waste. [ + ]
LaunchVic's new chairperson announced
LaunchVic has just received a new chairperson, appointed by the Victorian Government. [ + ]
