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Google, Apple asked if apps like TikTok must disclose foreign ties

Google, Apple asked if apps like TikTok must disclose foreign ties

Over fears they funnel data to Chinese government.
Staff Writer Dec 16 2019 1:00PM Security
Feds prescribe $9m cash injection to counter 5G phobias

Feds prescribe $9m cash injection to counter 5G phobias

Bid to counter spread of "misinformation".
Julian Bajkowski Dec 16 2019 11:43AM Telco/ISP
Digital rehab proves promising for stroke recovery

Digital rehab proves promising for stroke recovery

Prince of Wales Hospital trials touchscreen therapy.
Matt Johnston Dec 16 2019 6:59AM Hardware
US agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use

US agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use

After a Model 3 rear-ended a parked police car in Connecticut last week.
David Shepardson Dec 16 2019 6:43AM Hardware
Uber submits appeal to regain London taxi licence

Uber submits appeal to regain London taxi licence

Setting up a potentially lengthy legal process during which it can continue to take rides.
Staff Writer Dec 16 2019 6:40AM Benchmarking Change
ACSC chief Rachel Noble ascends to head ASD

ACSC chief Rachel Noble ascends to head ASD

Replaces Mike Burgess.
Justin Hendry Dec 16 2019 12:45AM Strategy
NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience

NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience

Auditor reveals poor agency self-assessment results.
Justin Hendry Dec 13 2019 12:02PM Strategy
Banks position for payments war as PAX enters Australia with Android card-killer terminal

Banks position for payments war as PAX enters Australia with Android card-killer terminal

Native Ali Pay and WeChat payments muscle in on Mastercard and Visa.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 13 2019 12:02PM Financial Services
Researchers criticise AI software that predicts emotions

Researchers criticise AI software that predicts emotions

No justification for use, NYU researchers say.
Joseph Menn and Jeffrey Dastin Dec 13 2019 12:00PM Software
Google tries to smash smishing in Messages

Google tries to smash smishing in Messages

Verified SMS rolling out in nine countries.
Juha Saarinen Dec 13 2019 10:03AM Security
Kmart Australia reckons real-time POS data is just your style

Kmart Australia reckons real-time POS data is just your style

Matches merchandise to customer demand.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2019 7:05AM Cloud
Malnourished healthcare cybersecurity creates ransomware epidemic

Malnourished healthcare cybersecurity creates ransomware epidemic

Cheaper to pay insurance excess than to add protection.
Juha Saarinen Dec 13 2019 7:00AM Security
Italian judge orders Facebook to reopen neo-fascist group's account

Italian judge orders Facebook to reopen neo-fascist group's account

Appeal by far-right group Casapound upheld.
Staff Writer Dec 13 2019 6:55AM Networking
Australia tells Facebook and Google to commit to competition rules, or else

Australia tells Facebook and Google to commit to competition rules, or else

New rules to ensure they do not abuse their market power and damage competition.
Colin Packham Dec 13 2019 6:55AM Strategy
China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

Now control two-thirds of the crypto network's processing power.
Tom Wilson Dec 12 2019 1:36PM Financial Services
Government reveals censorship overhaul, stiff privacy penalties for Digital Platforms

Government reveals censorship overhaul, stiff privacy penalties for Digital Platforms

eSafety Commissioner granted new plug-pulling and search de-listing powers.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 12 2019 1:31PM Cloud
Mastercard joins with Australia Post on digital identity, but who's using what is deeply unclear

Mastercard joins with Australia Post on digital identity, but who's using what is deeply unclear

Commonwealth Bank, Mastercard's biggest issuer, not mentioned either.
Julian Bajkowski Dec 12 2019 9:00AM Security
Mac Pro arrives in Australia – with top price of $85,600

Mac Pro arrives in Australia – with top price of $85,600

Don't laugh, Dell has a $200,000+ workstation already.
Simon Sharwood Dec 12 2019 6:55AM Hardware
Iran says it foiled "very big" foreign cyber attack

Iran says it foiled "very big" foreign cyber attack

Two months after reports of a US cyber operation against the country.
Staff Writer Dec 12 2019 6:48AM Networking
North Korean hackers are working with Eastern European cybercriminals: report

North Korean hackers are working with Eastern European cybercriminals: report

Digital gangsters and state-backed spies are finding common ground online.
Raphael Satter Dec 12 2019 6:36AM Security

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