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Scouts Victoria data breach potentially nets 900 people's personal details

Scouts Victoria data breach potentially nets 900 people's personal details

Including bank details, birth certificates and court orders.
Matt Johnston Sep 25 2020 1:52PM Security
Centrelink IT system risks 'largely' managed during WPIT overhaul

Centrelink IT system risks 'largely' managed during WPIT overhaul

But original purpose of billion-dollar rebuild in jeopardy, auditor finds.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 12:58PM Strategy
Apple critics form coalition to challenge App Store fees

Apple critics form coalition to challenge App Store fees

Group will advocate for legal and regulatory action.
Stephen Nellis Sep 25 2020 12:49PM Software
NBN Co shows first 'indicative' maps for 130 business fibre zones

NBN Co shows first 'indicative' maps for 130 business fibre zones

Places high-level boundaries.
Ry Crozier Sep 25 2020 12:19PM Telco/ISP
NAB crowdsources cyber security with bug bounty program

NAB crowdsources cyber security with bug bounty program

Partners with Bugcrowd.
Matt Johnston Sep 25 2020 11:02AM Financial Services
Tasmania adopts NSW govt's FuelCheck price comparison app

Tasmania adopts NSW govt's FuelCheck price comparison app

Launches FuelCheck TAS.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 10:09AM Software
DTA's govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3 doubles to $200m

DTA's govt-wide Microsoft cloud deal with Data#3 doubles to $200m

Puts total contract value on track to exceed $300m.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 7:00AM Strategy
Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

Facebook suspends fake Russian accounts, warns of US election hack-and-leak threat

Networks tied to 2016 election interference.
Jack Stubbs Sep 25 2020 6:59AM Security
US election officials turn to signature-verifying software in mail-in surge

US election officials turn to signature-verifying software in mail-in surge

To reduce fraud, save time.
Paresh Dave and Andy Sullivan Sep 25 2020 6:56AM Software
AWS frets over proposed foreign investment reforms

AWS frets over proposed foreign investment reforms

Draft legislation 'broad', ambiguous.
Justin Hendry Sep 25 2020 6:55AM Strategy
NBN FTTN network 'will have paid for itself' by 2023

NBN FTTN network 'will have paid for itself' by 2023

Tracing the link between upgrades and NBN Co's saleable value.
Ry Crozier Sep 25 2020 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Thailand takes legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

Thailand takes legal action against Facebook, Twitter over content

After social media giants missed takedown deadlines.
Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Panarat Thepgumpanat Sep 25 2020 6:46AM Security
Amazon adds spherical Echo speakers to lineup of voice-controlled devices

Amazon adds spherical Echo speakers to lineup of voice-controlled devices

And further improves Alexa.
Staff Writer Sep 25 2020 6:40AM Hardware
Westpac and TCS are building two integrated command centres

Westpac and TCS are building two integrated command centres

Aimed at keeping critical banking services online.
Ry Crozier Sep 24 2020 12:01PM Financial Services
Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Thousands of Aussies allegedly targeted.
Justin Hendry Sep 24 2020 11:35AM Security
La Trobe University plans "significant" increase in online-only degrees

La Trobe University plans "significant" increase in online-only degrees

Expects to double online revenue by 2024.
Matt Johnston Sep 24 2020 11:30AM Strategy
Westpac to settle AUSTRAC transaction monitoring lawsuit for $1.3bn

Westpac to settle AUSTRAC transaction monitoring lawsuit for $1.3bn

Massive penalty $400m above existing provisions.
Ry Crozier Sep 24 2020 8:47AM Financial Services
US Justice Department proposes changes to internet platforms immunity

US Justice Department proposes changes to internet platforms immunity

Follows through on crackdown on tech giants.
David Shepardson and Nandita Bose Sep 24 2020 6:23AM Telco/ISP
Huawei chairman urges US to reconsider 'attack' on global supply chain

Huawei chairman urges US to reconsider 'attack' on global supply chain

Hurting suppliers globally.
Josh Horwitz and Brenda Goh Sep 24 2020 6:23AM Hardware
NBN Co only expects 400,000 FTTN users to have active fibre services by 2024

NBN Co only expects 400,000 FTTN users to have active fibre services by 2024

Two million can 'order' a service, 80 percent won’t be active.
Ry Crozier Sep 23 2020 3:46PM Telco/ISP

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