Industry News
McAfee uncovers Anatova ransomware
Researchers from McAfee have uncovered a new ransomware variant that has the potential to become a major threat due to its sophistication and modular design. [ + ]
Humanforce secures Accel-KKR investment
Humanforce has just secured AU$22.5 million in growth equity investment from Accel-KKR in order to scale up global operations. [ + ]
TPG ditches mobile phone network plan
Citing the federal government's decision to ban Huawei equipment in 5G rollouts, TPG Telecom will cease the deployment of its mobile network. [ + ]
GPS manufacturers remove deceptive ads
The term 'lifetime' will no longer be used in advertising by three GPS navigation manufacturers. [ + ]
Apply now to become a Digital Champion
Small and family businesses can now apply for the Small Business Digital Champions project. [ + ]
Consumer Safeguards Review recommends transparency
The focus of a new Consumer Safeguards Review will be on ensuring transparency and better choice for customers. [ + ]
AWS Sydney region gets PROTECTED-level cert
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has certified 42 AWS cloud services delivered from the AWS Sydney Region at the government PROTECTED classification level. [ + ]
Google hit with record $80m GDPR fine
France's data privacy authority has meted out a large fine to Google in a decision that could have major implications for digital service providers. [ + ]
Slow nbn speeds could attract refund
nbn customers who have experienced slow connection speeds are encouraged to seek a refund. [ + ]
Nearly 2 in 3 DDoS attacks target CSPs
A new distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attack pattern has emerged, targeting communications service providers (CSPs). [ + ]
Zettagrid acquires Silverain
IaaS cloud provider Zettagrid has acquired Perth-based dedicated private cloud infrastructure services provider Silverain Technology. [ + ]
Start-ups urged to apply for Singapore Landing Pad 2019
AustCyber has partnered with Austrade to deliver a tailored program for cybersecurity companies at the Singapore Landing Pad. [ + ]
Only 22% of firms confident in internet security
Less than a quarter of Australian companies feel confident in their internet security, according to new research from Accenture. [ + ]
Most Aussie orgs can't detect an IoT breach
Nearly two-thirds of Australian organisations are unable to detect when an IoT device has suffered a security breach, according to Gemalto. [ + ]
IT contractor scammed $523,000 from NSW DFSI
A report from the NSW ICAC has found that a former IT project manager at the DFSI engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" over a five-month period. [ + ]