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NSW Department of Education struck by cyber attack
The state department has taken its systems offline as a precaution as it readies for the start of Term 3 next week.
Read MoreLogistics and utilities providers agree to help from ASD in the event of a cyber incident
After being hit twice by ransomware last year, Toll has said it welcomes the installation of software from the Australian government to help with thwarting cyber criminals, admitting it already let the ASD into its systems. Qantas, AGL, and Water Services Association of Australia are all happy with the looming mandate, too, providing it is
Read MoreRMIT University researchers train AI to detect early-stage prostate cancer
An AI model has been trained using CT scans of asymptomatic patients, with and without prostate cancer, to spot the smallest irregularities.
Read MoreVictoria to trial ‘smart’ bike light tech to up road safety for cyclists
The state is using the tech to capture road safety data from cyclists over a 12-month trial. Melbourne also has hubs to charge your phone for free.
Read MoreKaspersky Password Manager caught out making easily bruteforced passwords
If you are using Kaspersky Password Manager, you might want to regenerate any password created before October 2019.
Read MoreNCS looks beyond government, Singapore for ‘transformation’ growth
Marking its 40th anniversary this year, the Singtel-subsidiary wants a “strategic reset” to become a pan-Asia digital and technology services player, with focus on Australia and Greater China, and grow beyond its stronghold in the local public sector into the enterprise space.
Read MoreChina reportedly warns local tech companies of increased cybersecurity oversight
In China, rules for companies listing overseas will be revised and publicly-traded firms will receive greater scrutiny regarding how they handle data, according to Bloomberg.
Read MoreSamsung posts strong Q2 performance from high demand for semiconductors
Samsung’s operating profit in the second quarter jumped over 50% due to a strong performance from its semiconductor business.
Read MoreKaseya ransomware supply chain attack: What you need to know
Updated: A ransomware gang is demanding a huge payment after a major software supply chain attack. Here is everything we know so far.
Read MoreAussie cryptocurrency industry unanimously calls for fit-for-purpose regulation
Cryptocurrency isn’t going anywhere, one Australian company submitted, and the local industry just wants to be covered by fit-for-purpose regulation.
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