Industry News
FinTech Australia HQ shifts to Melbourne
FinTech Australia has announced that it will be relocating its headquarters from Sydney to Melbourne. [ + ]
New Mirai variant found in the wild
A new variant of the Mirai IoT botnet has been uncovered that seems to have been designed to target devices designed for use by businesses. [ + ]
RepuCoin secure blockchain defends against attackers
A secure blockchain has been developed that is claimed to defend against malicious activity. [ + ]
4bn LTE connections at end of 2018: Ovum
There were four billion LTE connections worldwide at the end of 2018, according to new data from Ovum. [ + ]
COTS category added to Software Licensing Panel
The Whole of Australian Government Software Licenses and Services Panel has been expanded with a new COTS software category. [ + ]
Cyberwar has begun, security professionals say
The world is currently in the middle of a cyberwar, according to 87% of security professionals. [ + ]
Telecoms trade worker shortage stemmed
The Australian telecommunications industry is no longer facing a shortage of qualified trade workers, according to the Department of Jobs and Small Business. [ + ]
Cybercrooks capitalise on Christchurch tragedy
CERT NZ has identified multiple attempts by cybercriminals to profit from the attention being paid to New Zealand in the wake of Friday's Christchurch shooting. [ + ]
Atlassian buys US-based AgileCraft for $234m
Atlassian will acquire US-based agile planning software company AgileCraft and incorporate it into the company's business transformation portfolio. [ + ]
Government teases national blockchain strategy
The federal government aims to develop a national blockchain strategy and roadmap in consultation with industry and academia. [ + ]
MBSP funds another 180 mobile base stations
Under Round 4 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP), another 180 new base stations will be established across regional Australia. [ + ]
Stone & Chalk partners with Enterprise Ireland
Stone & Chalk has announced it is partnering with Irish trade and innovation agency Enterprise Ireland. [ + ]
ACMA investigating Christchurch attack broadcasts
ACMA has commenced a probe into whether any Australian broadcasters breached current content rules by broadcasting footage of Friday's Christchurch attack. [ + ]
Activ8me fined $250,000 for false advertising
The ACCC has secured $250,000 in penalties against ISP Activ8me over false and misleading advertising of its retail OptiComm FTTP services. [ + ]
TIO welcomes ACMA plan to reduce scam calls
A government initiative aimed at reducing scam phone calls has been welcomed by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman. [ + ]
