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Australian unis targeted by phishers
Nine Iranians have been charged over an alleged global spear-phishing campaign that targeted up to 26 Australian universities. [ + ]
nbn speeds nearing maximum during peak periods
The largest nbn providers are delivering close to maximum speeds during the evenings, according to the first results from the ACCC testing program. [ + ]
Taking blockchain to the masses
How this booming concept can revolutionise everyday customer experience and enhance security. [ + ]
Australia ranks second in APAC by cryptojacking threat
Australia is the second most targeted nation in the APAC region behind Japan in terms of cryptojacking coin mining attacks. [ + ]
US govt quietly passes data monitoring Bill
The US government has snuck in new legislation that would allow law enforcement agencies to demand access to private information held by US technology companies even when it is stored overseas. [ + ]
Facebook offered data tool to ALP and LNP
A new report claims Facebook approached major Australian politcal parties with advanced data matching functionality for targeting voters in marginal seats. [ + ]
Three more ISPs to compensate nbn subscribers
Dodo, iPrimus and Commander are the latest ISPs to compensate nbn customers who were sold speed plans that their infrastructure was unable to meet. [ + ]
Telstra faces $10m penalties in ACCC probe
Telstra has admitted misleading customers over premium billing charges and is facing millions of dollars in fines and refunds. [ + ]
nbn co building simulated training facilities
In a bid to resolve complaints over connection delays and service faults, nbn co has opened the first of a series of planned simulated training facilities for external field workers deploying the nbn access network. [ + ]
Broadband prices fell 9.4% in 2016–17
Latest ACCC report on communications services shows fixed broadband prices fell 9.4% last financial year, with mobile prices falling a more modest 3.1%. [ + ]
ARENA jointly funds Vic's first large-scale battery storage
Two large-scale, grid-connected batteries are to be built in Victoria with the help of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). [ + ]
Facebook in hot water over data harvesting
Facebook's market value has plunged over allegations that Cambridge Analytica used profile data to influence the US presidential election. [ + ]
iiNet, Internode to compensate nbn customers
iiNet and Internode will compensate more than 11,000 customers who were misled about the nbn speeds promised in their contracts. [ + ]
OAIC to probe Cambridge Analytica
The Privacy Commissioner will check to see if Australians' private Facebook data was acquired by Cambridge Analytica. [ + ]
Pilot program to fix skilled visa problem
Facing criticism of its 457 skilled visa system, the federal government has introduced a new 'Global Talent Scheme' pilot program. [ + ]
