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Biden cyber security order mandates new rules for govt software

Biden cyber security order mandates new rules for govt software

Orders creation of an air accident-style cyber review board.
Christopher Bing and Nandita Bose May 13 2021 11:30AM Security
Tesla's Musk reverses course on taking bitcoin

Tesla's Musk reverses course on taking bitcoin

Citing climate concerns.
Hyunjoo Jin and Kanishka Singh May 13 2021 11:30AM Financial Services
Telstra formally fined $50m over mobile plans sold to Indigenous customers

Telstra formally fined $50m over mobile plans sold to Indigenous customers

Who could not afford them, nor understand what they were being signed up to.
Ry Crozier May 13 2021 11:23AM Telco/ISP
Vendors patch wi-fi flaws that could be used to attack home networks

Vendors patch wi-fi flaws that could be used to attack home networks

'FragAttacks' detailed after nine months of behind-the-scenes work.
Ry Crozier May 13 2021 7:24AM Networking
Musk says Tesla new self-driving rollout could take a couple of months

Musk says Tesla new self-driving rollout could take a couple of months

Tweaking software to eliminate a phantom braking problem.
Hyunjoo Jin and Eva Mathews May 13 2021 6:58AM Software
7-Eleven Australia builds an 'enhanced loyalty' team

7-Eleven Australia builds an 'enhanced loyalty' team

Stands up platform and squad to deal in customer data insights.
Kate Weber May 13 2021 6:49AM Strategy
Big-spending budget a reform free zone for govt IT

Big-spending budget a reform free zone for govt IT

Opinion: Real change remains some way off.
Justin Hendry May 13 2021 6:38AM Digital Nation
Singapore researchers control Venus flytraps using smartphones

Singapore researchers control Venus flytraps using smartphones

May be useful as environmental sensors.
Lee Ying Shan May 12 2021 11:42AM Hardware
UK unveils law to fine social media firms which fail to remove online abuse

UK unveils law to fine social media firms which fail to remove online abuse

Up to 10 percent of turnover.
Michael Holden May 12 2021 11:42AM Software
Ship crews given free wi-fi while at key Australian ports

Ship crews given free wi-fi while at key Australian ports

Program may be expanded to 20 more Australian ports.
Kate Weber May 12 2021 11:09AM Networking
Salesforce cloud services go down worldwide

Salesforce cloud services go down worldwide

Caused by DNS issue.
Juha Saarinen May 12 2021 9:06AM Cloud
Microsoft Outlook hit by worldwide 'email visibility issues'

Microsoft Outlook hit by worldwide 'email visibility issues'

Update gifts users with invisible text.
Ry Crozier May 12 2021 7:08AM Cloud
All the tech in the 2021 federal budget

All the tech in the 2021 federal budget

Budget 2021: Govt opens wallet ahead of election.
Justin Hendry May 12 2021 1:05AM Strategy
Veterans' Affairs gets $55m to consolidate its IT systems

Veterans' Affairs gets $55m to consolidate its IT systems

Budget 2021: And $40m for a joint data analytics solution with Defence.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 11:36PM Hardware
NBN Co whittles govt loan down to $13.9bn

NBN Co whittles govt loan down to $13.9bn

Budget 2021: Makes a second repayment.
Ry Crozier May 11 2021 11:02PM Telco/ISP
Services Australia takes over GovERP system build

Services Australia takes over GovERP system build

Budget 2021: Scores cash as project ramps up.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 10:18PM Cloud
Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Home Affairs scores $42m to secure critical infrastructure

Budget 2021: While govt cyber hubs get $18m.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 10:08PM Security
Union fury at 'shocking Covid bonus' phishing test

Union fury at 'shocking Covid bonus' phishing test

Simulated security exercise backfires.
Juha Saarinen May 11 2021 1:36PM Training & Development
Service NSW told to tighten access controls after system misuse

Service NSW told to tighten access controls after system misuse

ICAC uncovers 'serious corrupt conduct' by customer service officer.
Justin Hendry May 11 2021 1:32PM Security
NAB receives final regulatory approval for 86 400 buy

NAB receives final regulatory approval for 86 400 buy

Gains Federal Court approval.
Kate Weber May 11 2021 1:20PM Financial Services

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