Industry News
Targeted ransomware attacks surging
Symantec has identified a surge in the use of targeted ransomware by an ever-increasing number of attack groups over the past two years. [ + ]
Consumers, businesses at odds over customer service tech
Customers still prefer to access customer service via phone, email or in person rather than through chatbots, social media or apps, according to a new study. [ + ]
V4 Telecom warned over complaints handling
ACMA has issued Melbourne-based V4 Telecom a formal warning after some customers were unable to contact the company to complain after a service outage. [ + ]
NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node launched
AustCyber and the NSW Government have formally launched the sixth national Cyber Security Innovation Node at the Joint Cyber Security Centre in Sydney. [ + ]
Vodafone to refund customers for unintended DCB charges
Vodafone is set to contact and refund customers after admitting it made misleading representations about its DCB service. [ + ]
Privacy and compliance — ITPA Breakfast Briefing
Don't miss ITPA's inaugural Breakfast Briefing, North Sydney, 14 August, where you'll hear from three experts on privacy and compliance best practice. [ + ]
Canberra hails 700-plus black spot base stations
The $380 million regional Mobile Black Spot Program has passed a significant milestone, with more than 700 new or improved base stations now operational. [ + ]
Microsoft backtracks on plan to rescind IUR
Microsoft has reversed course on planned changes to its partner incentive program which would see partners charged for the internal use of Microsoft products. [ + ]
Australia's digital future in focus at Digitalize 2019
Dozens of experts will deliver robust discussions around real-world applications of digital tech and Industry 4.0 at Digitalize 2019 in Brisbane on 23 July. [ + ]
How to start a fire — hack a hair straightener
Pen Test Partners have hacked a Bluetooth hair straightener and started a fire. And they did it easily, using its own app. [ + ]
EFA calls for ban on face recognition tech
Electronic Frontiers Australia is urging Australians to oppose the use of facial recognition technology by government and law enforcement agencies. [ + ]
Call for submissions — linux.conf.au 2020
linux.conf.au 2020 organisers have issued an invitation to IT professionals for proposals for talks and miniconfs, on the theme of security, privacy and ethics. [ + ]
Infratil, Brookfield cleared to buy Vodafone NZ
New Zealand's Commerce Commission and Overseas Investment Office has approved the acquisition of Vodafone NZ by Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management. [ + ]
Zero-day Windows exploit used in espionage campaign
ESET researchers have observed a zero-day Windows vulnerability being exploited in a cyber espionage campaign. [ + ]
Google contractors can listen to your conversations
Google has confirmed contractors listen to and transcribe snippets of audio recorded by Google Assistant after a reviewer leaked over 1000 recordings. [ + ]
