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40% of hackers can exfiltrate data in an hour
The second annual Nuix Black Report shows that 40% of hackers say they can break into a system, locate valuable data and exfiltrate it within just one hour. [ + ]
Games Village to transform into innovation hub
As the Commonwealth Games wrap up, work will begin on transforming the Health and Knowledge Precinct into an advanced global health and knowledge innovation hub. [ + ]
nbn co launches ICT channel for consultants
nbn co's new ICT channel is designed to help consultants and vendors guide their customers through a migration to the nbn. [ + ]
63 data breach reports filed in Q1
There have been at least 63 notifiable data breach reports filed in the first five weeks following the introduction of the government's new mandatory reporting scheme. [ + ]
Kogan enters nbn market
Kogan has extended its resale partnership with Vodafone to cover the provision of unlimited broadband services over the nbn. [ + ]
Cryptocurrency providers face new laws
Digital currency exchange providers must now register with AUSTRAC and comply with and meet compliance and reporting obligations. [ + ]
Canberra hosts cybersecurity experts
Government ministers and cybersecurity professionals have lined up to emphasise the challenge posed to Australia by cyber threats and security concerns. [ + ]
Apple reaches 100% renewable energy milestone
Apple's power is now composed of 100% renewable energy, as part of the company's commitment to fighting climate change. [ + ]
Three auDA members call for CEO to resign
Disgruntled .au Domain Administrator members have called for a meeting to discuss dethroning the body's CEO, in part due to a new direct registration policy. [ + ]
1 in 2 Aussies have phone or internet troubles
Nearly 10 million Australians had phone or internet service troubles in the past 12 months, according to the TIO. [ + ]
Smaller telcos form competition advocate
The new Commpete alliance will advocate for a more robust and effective competition policy for the Australian telecoms sector. [ + ]
nbn co launches first FTTC services
The first of nbn co's new fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) services have been made available to premises in two suburbs in Melbourne and Sydney. [ + ]
NZ gets stuck into Facebook too
New Zealand's privacy commissioner is grilling Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but hasn't decided whether to launch a formal investigation. [ + ]
Edge computing is the key to unlocking IoT
Edge computing is the perfect solution for Australian firms looking to capitalise on the IoT revolution. [ + ]
Better broadband for rural Victoria
RFPs have been issued for the construction and delivery of enhanced broadband services in Morwell, North Geelong and Horsham. [ + ]
