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WEEKLY SECURITY WRAP

Tuesday January 22, 2019

  Latest News  

Australia to harden GPS infrastructure cyber defences

By Justin Hendry

Wants to address risks with $161m augmentation project.

Free Android VPN apps malware-ridden privacy threats

By Juha Saarinen

150 free apps tested.

ATO calls for secure internet gateway replacement

By Justin Hendry

Wants flexible successor to support agency's future state.

When Bankwest's female tech staff are told "girls don't hack", this is what they do...

By Lou Tovey

Opinion: Attitudes towards women in IT security need to change for the better, argues Bankwest head of Everyday Banking, Lou Tovey.

Auditor lashes junked national biometrics project after significant failures

By Justin Hendry

"Deficient in almost every significant respect".

Canada should ban Huawei from 5G networks, says former spy chief

By David Ljunggren

Security risk cited as too great.

Facebook's WhatsApp limits users to five text forwards to curb rumors

By Staff Writer

To fight "misinformation and rumors".

US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills targeting Huawei and ZTE

By Staff Writer

Would ban the sale of US chips or other components to companies that violate US sanctions.

Marriott looks to reboot loyalty plan after cyber attack

By Staff Writer

New brand name after millions of customer records stolen.

Germany considering ways to exclude Huawei from 5G auction

By Staff Writer

Stricter security requirements.

Mastercard online billing crackdown hits 'free trial' and recurring payment tricks

By Julian Bajkowski

Mandates "clear instructions on how to cancel".

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Defence finally reveals new providers for mammoth IT support deal

NBN Co makes move to sell more 100Mbps-plus services

NAB online banking, cards suffer more problems, blames data centre

 
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