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NortonLifeLock in talks to buy Avast

NortonLifeLock in talks to buy Avast

Could be finalised this month.
Staff Writer Jul 15 2021 6:44AM Security
Researchers bypass Windows Hello facial recognition biometrics

Researchers bypass Windows Hello facial recognition biometrics

Specialised camera hardware needed to mitigate against attack.
Juha Saarinen Jul 14 2021 6:22PM Security
Chinese hackers exploit new zero-day in SolarWinds software

Chinese hackers exploit new zero-day in SolarWinds software

Customers advised to review log files for signs of compromise.
Juha Saarinen Jul 14 2021 5:03PM Security
CBA sets up Group Security division to bridge physical, infosec domains

CBA sets up Group Security division to bridge physical, infosec domains

Leadership and remit revealed.
Ry Crozier Jul 14 2021 12:58PM Financial Services
Macquarie Telecom to build new data centre in Sydney

Macquarie Telecom to build new data centre in Sydney

IC3 Super West to house cyber security centre of excellence.
Justin Hendry Jul 14 2021 11:26AM Storage
Bank of England to crack down on 'secretive' cloud computing services

Bank of England to crack down on 'secretive' cloud computing services

Concentration of compute could threaten financial stability.
Huw Jones and David Milliken Jul 14 2021 10:54AM Cloud
NBN Co contracts out $1.1bn of FTTN overbuild work

NBN Co contracts out $1.1bn of FTTN overbuild work

Under $3bn program.
Ry Crozier Jul 14 2021 10:12AM Telco/ISP
Ransomware gang REvil's websites become unreachable

Ransomware gang REvil's websites become unreachable

Sparks speculation the group has been knocked offline.
Raphael Satter Jul 14 2021 6:54AM Security
Major cyber security weaknesses uncovered at TfNSW, Sydney Trains

Major cyber security weaknesses uncovered at TfNSW, Sydney Trains

Through red teaming exercise conducted by auditor.
Justin Hendry Jul 14 2021 6:35AM Strategy
Govt could make IoT security standards mandatory

Govt could make IoT security standards mandatory

Nine months after a voluntary scheme came into effect.
Justin Hendry Jul 13 2021 4:01PM Security
NAB's head of cloud platform services leaves

NAB's head of cloud platform services leaves

After almost three years at the bank.
Ry Crozier Jul 13 2021 1:27PM Financial Services
Volt Bank acquires Australian Mortgage Marketplace

Volt Bank acquires Australian Mortgage Marketplace

Will use tech to offer faster verified approvals.
Kate Weber Jul 13 2021 12:25PM Financial Services
Broadcom in talks to buy software maker SAS Institute

Broadcom in talks to buy software maker SAS Institute

Could value firm at up to US$20 billion.
Staff Writer Jul 13 2021 11:58AM Software
Accenture paid another $57m to support My Health Record until 2022

Accenture paid another $57m to support My Health Record until 2022

Extension brings decade-long deal to just under $630m.
Justin Hendry Jul 13 2021 6:45AM Strategy
Remote access scammers take $7.2m from Aussies

Remote access scammers take $7.2m from Aussies

In the first half of 2021.
Kate Weber Jul 12 2021 4:09PM Financial Services
Banks told to prep IT systems for possibility of negative rates

Banks told to prep IT systems for possibility of negative rates

By the end of April 2022.
Ry Crozier Jul 12 2021 2:13PM Financial Services
NAB pilots facial recognition for identity verification

NAB pilots facial recognition for identity verification

Tests how solution matches up to government's AI ethics principles.
Kate Weber Jul 12 2021 12:07PM Financial Services
Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks

Biden presses Putin to act on ransomware attacks

Hints at retaliation.
Steve Holland and Andrea Shalal Jul 12 2021 9:43AM Security
Canada judge won't allow Huawei CFO to use HSBC documents

Canada judge won't allow Huawei CFO to use HSBC documents

In US extradition case.
Moira Warburton Jul 12 2021 9:43AM Networking
Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight

Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight

First fully-crewed test flight to space.
Steve Gorman Jul 12 2021 6:43AM Hardware

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