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Savvy leaders bridge the tech governance gap
A stronger alignment is needed between business goals and IT strategy, says ISACA's Jo Stewart-Rattray. [ + ]
Millions of PCs at risk from Intel firmware flaw
Intel has discovered vulnerabilities in the firmware of a range of processors that could potentially allow attackers to remotely execute code or gain access to sensitive information. [ + ]
NSW cloud start-up Dovetail takes flight
A NSW start-up developing a cloud-based platform for analysing the emotional sentiment of large social media datasets has signed up more than 500 companies to date. [ + ]
LiveTiles Geelong tech hub to generate 500 jobs
A new tech hub will be established in Geelong, creating 500 jobs in the area. [ + ]
2018 to be another 'brutal' year for cyber threats
Malwarebytes has forecast a rise in cryptojacking, PowerShell-based attacks and the use of worms to launch malware in the coming year. [ + ]
More support needed for female future in tech
Lack of support for women in tech could be costing the global economy trillions of dollars. [ + ]
Aussies lead world for cross-border e-commerce
Australia was equal only to Hong Kong in terms of the percentage of consumers reporting purchasing items online from another country in Pitney Bowes' fourth Global Online Shopping Study. [ + ]
ACCC takes aim at colluding robots
The ACCC has established a new data analytics team to help investigate cases involving colluding robots and other potential competition issues arising from increased use of big data analytics. [ + ]
Re:scam robot successfully battling phishers
Following the launch of Re:scam by Netsafe in the first week of November, it has received 72,261 emails. [ + ]
No proof Kaspersky tools used to breach US fed systems
A US Department of Homeland Security Official told a house committee it currently has no credible evidence that Kaspersky Lab antivirus software has been exploited to hack into US Government systems. [ + ]
Apple's Face ID defeated, claims team
A $200 face mask made in just five days is capable of defeating Apple's Face ID recognition system, a Vietnamese security company claims. [ + ]
Public asset ownership could mean faster Queensland internet
Queensland is searching for faster and cheaper internet options, exploring the use of spare capacity on publicly owned optical fibre networks. [ + ]
nbn RSPs buying more CVC capacity
CVC capacity purchased per nbn user increased slightly to 1.11 Mbps during the September quarter. [ + ]
Australia heavily targeted by drive-by mining
Australia is the most heavily targeted nation among eight major Asia–Pacific markets by 'drive-by' cryptocurrency mining attacks. [ + ]
Broadband performance in focus with new industry code
A new industry code focusing on better broadband performance has been made available for public comment. [ + ]
