nbn customers who have experienced slow connection speeds are encouraged to seek a refund. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

A new distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attack pattern has emerged, targeting communications service providers (CSPs). [ + ]

IaaS cloud provider Zettagrid has acquired Perth-based dedicated private cloud infrastructure services provider Silverain Technology. [ + ]

Nearly two-thirds of Australian organisations are unable to detect when an IoT device has suffered a security breach, according to Gemalto. [ + ]

AustCyber has partnered with Austrade to deliver a tailored program for cybersecurity companies at the Singapore Landing Pad. [ + ]

Less than a quarter of Australian companies feel confident in their internet security, according to new research from Accenture. [ + ]

The Australian IT services market is forecast to experience growth across all three key market segments through to 2023, according to IDC. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Google has accelerated its timeline for shutting down the consumer version of Google+ after disclosing a fresh privacy-threatening vulnerability. [ + ]

The CES 2019 event, which put AI and 5G technology in the spotlight, has now concluded. [ + ]

A safe data superhighway is under construction by a team of researchers at the Australian National University (ANU). [ + ]

Thousands of job applicants' personal details were potentially left exposed to the online world due to poorly configured S3 buckets. [ + ]

It's been a very busy year for the ICT industry, with seemingly endless developments in all sectors of the field. [ + ]

An infringement notice of $25,200 has been paid by Foxtel Management, after it breached laws that require telemarketers to end a call immediately when asked. [ + ]