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WA govt targeted by Naikon cyber espionage campaign

WA govt targeted by Naikon cyber espionage campaign

'Weaponised' document sent from a diplomat’s computer.
Ry Crozier May 8 2020 11:13AM Security
Pentagon blasts FCC decision to approve Ligado spectrum plan

Pentagon blasts FCC decision to approve Ligado spectrum plan

Argues it could pose severe risks to GPS used by military.
David Shepardson May 8 2020 10:20AM Telco/ISP
BT unveils $22bn plan to upgrade copper network to full fibre

BT unveils $22bn plan to upgrade copper network to full fibre

Prepares to meet the challenge posed by merger of two biggest rivals.
Kate Holton and Paul Sandle May 8 2020 9:20AM Telco/ISP
Coles lures new e-commerce chief from Walmart

Coles lures new e-commerce chief from Walmart

Doubles down on online sales and distribution.
Julian Bajkowski May 8 2020 6:55AM Software
Toll Group extends ransomware recovery into next week

Toll Group extends ransomware recovery into next week

Reactivates one of its core systems.
Ry Crozier May 8 2020 6:22AM Security
Zoom buys Keybase to help it build end-to-end encryption

Zoom buys Keybase to help it build end-to-end encryption

As it tries to quash security criticism of its platform.
Supantha Mukherjee May 8 2020 5:40AM Security
US looks to reclaim its seat at the table on 5G standards

US looks to reclaim its seat at the table on 5G standards

Drafts rules to allow US firms to work alongside Huawei.
Karen Freifeld and Chris Prentice May 8 2020 5:36AM Networking
Australian-made wearable biosensors to gather precision data on chronic disease

Australian-made wearable biosensors to gather precision data on chronic disease

'Smart patch' offers personalised nutrition information.
Matt Johnston May 8 2020 2:03AM Hardware
TPG-Vodafone merger passes foreign investment review

TPG-Vodafone merger passes foreign investment review

'Final regulatory approval' secured.
Ry Crozier May 7 2020 6:14PM Telco/ISP
Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO

Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO

After Mastercard, Visa and PayPal ditch the project.
Staff Writer May 7 2020 12:49PM Networking
Colombia's coronavirus app troubles show rocky path without tech from Apple, Google

Colombia's coronavirus app troubles show rocky path without tech from Apple, Google

Removed the contact-tracing feature after experiencing glitches.
Paresh Dave and Stephen Nellis May 7 2020 12:38PM Hardware
US drafts rule to allow Huawei and US firms to work together on 5G standards

US drafts rule to allow Huawei and US firms to work together on 5G standards

Follows year of uncertainty and negotiations.
Karen Freifeld and Chris Prentice May 7 2020 12:36PM Telco/ISP
How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

As Banks, agencies watch stimulus payment activities closely.
Ry Crozier May 7 2020 12:23PM Software
AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

As many as 150 victims identified, accounts frozen.
Justin Hendry May 7 2020 12:01PM Security
Facebook names first members of oversight board that can overrule Zuckerberg

Facebook names first members of oversight board that can overrule Zuckerberg

Will include a former PM, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and constitutional law experts.
Elizabeth Culliford May 7 2020 6:49AM Networking
DTA chief defends AWS pick for COVIDSafe

DTA chief defends AWS pick for COVIDSafe

Reveals app cost $1.5m to build all up.
Justin Hendry May 6 2020 10:50PM Software
DTA admits COVIDSafe performance "highly variable" on iOS

DTA admits COVIDSafe performance "highly variable" on iOS

But refutes some Bluetooth bugs witnessed.
Justin Hendry May 6 2020 6:07PM Software
Toll Group rebuilding core systems used for its online operations

Toll Group rebuilding core systems used for its online operations

After Nefilim ransomware infection.
Ry Crozier May 6 2020 3:46PM Security
Book a table for fast food? Burger King trials post-lockdown app in Italy

Book a table for fast food? Burger King trials post-lockdown app in Italy

Seeks to persuade locals it is safe to eat out again after more than two months of lockdown.
Elvira Pollina May 6 2020 1:50PM Software
Facebook says it dismantles disinformation network tied to Iran's state media

Facebook says it dismantles disinformation network tied to Iran's state media

Hundreds of fake social media accounts covertly spread pro-Iranian messaging.
Jack Stubbs and Katie Paul May 6 2020 1:47PM Security

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