Many people believe they are smarter than the criminals behind phishing schemes, and are consequently caught out by them, research shows. [ + ]

Having a smartphone present can negatively affect concentration span, even if the phone is not in use. [ + ]

ISACA has released a new audit program based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework. [ + ]

The AMA is calling on the government to ensure all Australians have affordable access to quality broadband, saying it is essential to improving health outcomes in rural areas. [ + ]

A recent HCF survey suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) in health care would be embraced by Australians. [ + ]

Microsoft is introducing a tool to allow Windows 10 users to control what tracking information is collected by the company, as well as a web-based privacy dashboard. [ + ]

Uber plans to release its trove of GPS transport data from the thousands of Uber drivers on the roads, to help transport planners in cities including Sydney and Melbourne make smarter decisions. [ + ]

Australian IT professionals are expected to be in high demand in 2017 as companies continue to pursue digital transformation initiatives, with the sector among the most likely to see double-digit wage growth in 2017. [ + ]

Australia's FirstWave has secured a 30-month, $1.14m contract to provide security-as-a-service based on Cisco's cloud security services to help protect Qantas's IT operations. [ + ]

A new partnership between CSIRO's Data61 and Health Team Australia (HTA) will provide a telehealth service for those living in rural and remote areas. [ + ]

Atlassian has reached a US$425m deal to add web-based project management platform Trello to its growing portfolio of team collaboration software. [ + ]

Optus Wholesale has expanded its suite of wholesale NBN connectivity services to cover HFC access, as well as access via aggregated virtual circuits in data centres in key capitals. [ + ]

Yahoo plans to change its name to Altaba following the US$41 billion sale of its core internet business to US telecoms operator Verizon, reportedly to reflect its substantial investment in Alibaba. [ + ]

A new Queensland government program will provide co-funding for projects involving the development and adoption of platform technologies to create jobs and growth in key industries. [ + ]

A new French law will require companies with more than 50 employees to negotiate with employees over a policy guaranteeing the right to 'switch off' from work and ignore emails after hours. [ + ]