Industry News
Bitcoin scam devised by ATO impersonators
Consumers are warned to be aware of scammers impersonating the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), demanding cryptocurrency like Bitcoin as payment for fake tax debts. [ + ]
Queensland offering digital grants for SMEs
The Queensland Government is inviting applications for the latest round of the Small Business Digital Grants program, which provides funding of up to $10,000 to improve local businesses' digital presence. [ + ]
NZ partnership program aims to attract overseas innovators
The New Zealand Government has launched a program designed to attract international innovators to undertake R&D and develop products in the country. [ + ]
Comms Alliance welcomes complaints powers
The Communications Alliance has welcomed the ACMA's new draft regulatory instruments relating to complaint handling and record keeping. [ + ]
Google to ban cryptocurrency ads
Google will follow Facebook's lead by banning advertising for cryptocurrency and related products from June. [ + ]
Chinese blockchain delegation visits Sydney
Around 50 Chinese tech leaders have met with local companies and been given briefings on NSW's blockchain and FinTech capabilities. [ + ]
Eight new cyber threat samples emerging per second
There has been a record increase in healthcare attacks, fileless malware and cryptocurrency mining, according to a new report by McAfee Labs. [ + ]
Equinix expands ME1 and SY4 data centres
Equinix is vastly expanding its International Business Exchange data centres in Melbourne and Sydney. [ + ]
Video: Genevieve Bell on our tech future
Renowned researcher Genevieve Bell gives us her thoughts on tech developments, including what it's like working as an Australian in Silicon Valley. [ + ]
Trump blocks Broadcom's takeover of Qualcomm
Donald Trump has issued a presidential order barring Broadcom's attempted US$117bn hostile takeover of Qualcomm, citing national security concerns. [ + ]
ACSC Conference returns to Canberra in April
Cybersecurity practices and building a culture of resilience will be on the agenda at the Australian Cyber Security Centre Conference. [ + ]
IT firms must review power backup, following increased outages
According to a new report, there has been a significant increase in power outages, which have affected homes and businesses across Australia. [ + ]
Software settlement cases rise 100%
Almost 30 cases of unlicensed software use were settled in 2017, leading to damages paid of more than $347,000. [ + ]
iOS leads Android in smartphone share
iOS has outpaced Android to receive its highest ever share in a quarter, according to a new IDC report. [ + ]
Cash no longer king in Australian retail
A mere 6.6% of all payments were made with cash last year in the wake of growing adoption of online, contactless and mobile payment technologies. [ + ]
