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Microsoft warns: These attackers can go from first contact to launching ransomware in just 48 hours
Human operators make BazaCall malware harder than usual to detect malicious email. The group sometimes installs nasty Ryuk ransomware.
New Aussie legislation to target use of personal information by social media
The Attorney-General's Department said the legislation, separate from its review of the Privacy Act, will target social media companies to ensure greater transparency about how personal information is being used and how consent is obtained.
Xfinity Internet review: One of the best ISPs
If Comcast Xfinity is the main — or only — cable internet option where you live, then we have good news for you: Xfinity is one of the best ISPs in the U.S.
NBN business satellite service now covers all of Australia
As well as mainland Australia and Tasmania, NBN said the service has been extended to Christmas Island, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Island.
Internet options for students on low income
The internet is no longer a service that's useful to have. It's a necessity, especially for students of all levels.
New ways of working in a post-pandemic recovery: It’s all changing, and for the better
The way that we will work has potentially changed forever. The way that we will interact with companies has also changed. Our customers have even greater expectations for rapid service and instant and meaningful interactions over digital platforms, and that is what is driving a new wave of innovation in cloud contact centre services.
AFP wants to consolidate its multiple tracking applications onto a universal platform
The AFP said the current tracking IT applications being used by the agency can only support 3G devices.
Sydney's Tech Central earmarked as the home of the new AU$2m national space hub
The National Space Industry Hub will be a place for industry partners and the deep tech space ecosystem to meet to help grow Australia's space sector.
Services Australia CIO tapped to lead Digital Victoria initiative
Michael McNamara will leave Services Australia in September to assume the role of Digital Victoria CEO.
Google claims no instances of foreign interference campaigns targeting Australia
While conceding that foreign interference campaigns on its platforms targeting other jurisdictions have made their way to Australia, Google said none pursued the country specifically.
Disinformation for hire: PR firms are the new battleground for Facebook
Facebook's head of security policy has testified before an Australian Parliamentary inquiry that his company has witnessed an increasing use of marketing firms or PR agencies that are essentially hired to run disinformation campaigns.
