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Facebook runs pilot to alert US users of possible exposure to extremism

Facebook runs pilot to alert US users of possible exposure to extremism

In bid to prevent radicalisation on the site.
Elizabeth Culliford Jul 2 2021 1:08PM Software
Optus hit by widespread network outage

Optus hit by widespread network outage

Mobile, internet services impacted.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2021 11:27AM Telco/ISP
Monash Uni creates bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure programs

Monash Uni creates bug bounty, vulnerability disclosure programs

Claims to be first Australian university to do so.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2021 7:00AM Strategy
Transport for NSW ditches SCATS traffic system commercialisation

Transport for NSW ditches SCATS traffic system commercialisation

Will instead establish dedicated team to accelerate development in-house.
Justin Hendry Jul 2 2021 6:55AM Strategy
US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

US, UK officials blame Russian hackers for hundreds of brute-force attacks

Government, private sector networks targeted.
Raphael Satter Jul 2 2021 6:55AM Security
Israeli charged in global hacker-for-hire scheme wants plea deal

Israeli charged in global hacker-for-hire scheme wants plea deal

According to a letter filed in court by his lawyer.
Raphael Satter, Christopher Bing and Joel Schectman Jul 1 2021 12:24PM Security
National Archives gets $67m to digitise records, boost cyber security

National Archives gets $67m to digitise records, boost cyber security

Funding boost to fast-track preservation efforts.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2021 12:15PM Strategy
US authorities release ransomware threat assessment tool

US authorities release ransomware threat assessment tool

Aims to counter top destructive threat.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2021 10:59AM Security
Researchers accidentally publish 'PrintNightmare' Stuxnet-style zero-day

Researchers accidentally publish 'PrintNightmare' Stuxnet-style zero-day

Users advised to disable Print Spooler service on Windows.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2021 10:53AM Security
NAB progresses its data recipient ambitions

NAB progresses its data recipient ambitions

Under the consumer data right.
Kate Weber Jul 1 2021 7:03AM Financial Services
US lawmakers say it is time to boost privacy protections around cloud data

US lawmakers say it is time to boost privacy protections around cloud data

Needs same legal status as 'physical files stored in personal file cabinets'.
Raphael Satter Jul 1 2021 6:36AM Cloud
Australia's Nuix says regulator is investigating its financial statements

Australia's Nuix says regulator is investigating its financial statements

Over suspicion it breached corporate law.
Digital Nation Staff Jun 30 2021 12:36PM Software
Huawei CFO says HSBC emails disprove basis for US extradition claim

Huawei CFO says HSBC emails disprove basis for US extradition claim

Lawyers try to add documents to evidence.
Moira Warburton Jun 30 2021 12:36PM Networking
ACCC uncovers small number of NBN gigabit users seeing only 100Mbps

ACCC uncovers small number of NBN gigabit users seeing only 100Mbps

Asks retailers to check up on in-home setups.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2021 12:25PM Telco/ISP
LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

Personal information on members found for sale.
Juha Saarinen Jun 30 2021 11:43AM Security
Telstra sells 49 percent of towers business for $2.8bn

Telstra sells 49 percent of towers business for $2.8bn

To consortium including government's Future Fund.
Ry Crozier Jun 30 2021 8:49AM Telco/ISP
Musk says may need US$30 billion to keep Starlink in orbit

Musk says may need US$30 billion to keep Starlink in orbit

Venture is growing quickly.
Supantha Mukherjee and Clara-Laeila Laudette Jun 30 2021 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals

Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals

Combines three countries' datasets.
Staff Writer Jun 30 2021 6:41AM Software
NSW govt rolls out new digital licensing platform

NSW govt rolls out new digital licensing platform

After digital restart fund investment.
Justin Hendry Jun 29 2021 5:21PM Strategy
Govt awards $8m in cyber security training grants

Govt awards $8m in cyber security training grants

Eight organisations have projects funded.
Justin Hendry Jun 29 2021 4:54PM Training & Development

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