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Foreshadow is Meltdown 2.0
Researchers, including a member of CSIRO's Data61, have uncovered a new vulnerability in newer Intel processors that can theoretically bypass Meltdown fixes. [ + ]
Internet industry wary of draft decryption bill
Internet industry representatives have expressed major concerns over the federal government's proposed new law that would force technology companies to decrypt data when requested by law enforcement. [ + ]
1 in 3 nbn users on 50 Mbps plans
Take-up of 50 Mbps nbn plans has increased ninefold over the past two quarters, according to the ACCC's latest Wholesale Market Indicators report. [ + ]
Over 146 billion records expected to be stolen by 2023
Juniper Research expects the number of records compromised in data breaches worldwide to increase from 12bn this year to over 33bn in 2023. [ + ]
Check out GovTech Review's new website
WF Media is pleased to announce the launch of a new website for GovTech Review, where you'll be able to find daily news and views about ICT in the public sector. [ + ]
Cicada wants in on Sydney tech hub project
High-technology innovator Cicada Innovations has urged the NSW Government to liase with it in the establishment of the new Sydney technology precinct. [ + ]
My Health Record — a flawed initiative
The federal government needs to think again about My Health Record and address community and security concerns, says the ITPA's Robert Hudson. [ + ]
nbn co launches DOCSIS 3.1 for HFC networks
nbn co has announced that it has finally begun enabling DOCSIS 3.1 on its HFC network as it restarts HFC activations in the coming months. [ + ]
US soldiers banned from using GPS features
After fitness tracking app Strava released data exposing the location of US bases and patrols, the Pentagon has banned soldiers from using geolocation features. [ + ]
NSW to create major tech hub in Sydney
The NSW Government will work with Atlassian and experts from industry and academia to develop what could become Sydney's Silicon Valley. [ + ]
Australian smartphone market falls 3.7% in 1H18
Australian smartphone sales fell 4.3% during 1H18 as consumers held off on upgrading in anticipation of the arrival of 5G handsets, Telsyte estimates. [ + ]
NDB stats show need for serious security
Security experts agree that the first full quarter of Notifiable Data Breach statistics highlights the need for more action on protecting sensitive data. [ + ]
5 ways to make customer experience your brand
Leverage the following tips to immediately improve your CX and ensure customers are always at the centre of your business strategy. [ + ]
Telco sector welcomes nbn speed stats
Communications Alliance has criticised the ACCC's decision to monitor nbn speeds against maximum plan speeds rather than the speeds advertised by providers. [ + ]
Huawei overtakes Apple in smartphone market
Huawei overtook Apple by global smartphone shipments for the first time during the second quarter, according to data released by three research firms. [ + ]
