Industry News
New version of online spelling program ready for 2022
A new version of Sound Waves Spelling from Firefly Education is due for release later this year, ready for use in classrooms in 2022. [ + ]
Threat actors exploit Microsoft, Google platforms to send malicious emails
Millions of malicious messages are being sent across Office 365, Azure, OneDrive, SharePoint, G-Suite and Firebase storage, according to Proofpoint. [ + ]
TPG legacy cloud service experiences cyber attack
TPG Telecom has revealed that its legacy cloud-based hosting service, TrustedCloud, has been breached by unknown attackers, with two customers impacted. [ + ]
National reading event out of this world
Almost two million students from around the world took part in this year's National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) event. [ + ]
Appian releases new low-code automation platform
The latest Appian low-code automation platform speeds up document processing, collaboration, bot management and app development. [ + ]
ACCC gives green light to Salesforce's acquisition of Slack
The ACCC has said it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Slack by Salesforce. [ + ]
CISA, FBI release indicators of compromise for Colonial Pipeline attack
According to the agencies, DarkSide threat actors primarily use the Onion Router for command and control, and have also been observed using Cobalt Strike for the same purpose. [ + ]
Save the date: The Anywhere School 2021
Google for Education has announced a short online event that it promises will be bursting with useful information. [ + ]
Cyber intrusion AR software wins patent
Ingalls Information Security has received a patent for Viewpoint, a network security monitoring and correlation system. [ + ]
Aus cybersecurity spend to reach $5.1bn
The smallest but fastest growing market segment is cloud security, expected to increase by 38% from last year. [ + ]
98% of Aus transport/logistics workers report tech challenges
More than 70% of Australian transport and logistics companies invested in new technology during COVID-19, but almost all (98%) their employees reported facing technical difficulties. [ + ]
Partnership to boost job-ready IT skills
Instaclustr and the University of Canberra have announced a partnership designed to boost Australia's job-ready skills in the IT sector. [ + ]
New game development degree to be offered in 2023
A new Bachelor of Game Development degree will be offered in Sydney and Canberra early 2023, with Melbourne and Adelaide to follow. [ + ]
Proofpoint appoints Cisco's Steve Moros to lead APAC advanced tech group
Cisco's Steve Moros has been appointed by cybersecurity player Proofpoint to lead Asia-Pacific Advanced Technology. [ + ]
Phishing attacks surge amid rise in remote work
Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report found that the volume of phishing attacks has grown 11% due to the rise of remote working. [ + ]
