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Senate calls for crypto leadership

Committee urges simpler tax law and more incentives.

Facebook is going to change its name

Leaning into the metaverse and away from controversy.
Cyber crooks stalk Australia's soft targets

Working from home opens a range of network weaknesses.
Telcos had fewer complaints during COVID

But they are taking longer to fix problems.
Beating the social media pain points

We speak with Tim Hill of Social Status.
2022 ACS Committee EOIs close soon

Last chance to express interest in helping Australia's ICT sector.
Algorithm caused $60m in insurance errors

NRMA customers didn’t get the discounts they deserved.
Industry groups slam Critical Infrastructure Bill

Says key elements ‘problematic’.
31 countries join forces to tackle ransomware

Australia attends White House taskforce event.
7-Eleven whacked for facial recognition

Scanned faces 1.6 million times without consent.
Ransomware threatens cyberinsurers

Soaring claims puts policies under pressure.
LinkedIn leaves China after seven years

Social activity disappears in wake of regulatory scrutiny.
Fintech traces COVID contacts using credit-card history

Your bank knows where you've been.
Disability service founders win NSW Pearcey Award

Support worker platform wins prize for sector impact.
Australia faces science brain-drain

One-in-five scientists are looking at leaving the profession.
Cloud giants agree on privacy protections

Vendors propose framework for handling government data requests.
Chip shortage forces Apple to cut iPhone production

10 million fewer iPhone 13s than originally planned.
An Australian rover will land on the Moon

Hitching a ride on NASA’s ambitious Moon to Mars program.
Five things you should know before trading crypto

Do your homework before jumping into a complex market.
ACS starts constitutional consultation events

Members are invited to have their say during a series of events.
Govt to introduce ransomware reporting scheme

Follows Labor’s lead on mandatory reporting.
Join ACS' advisory panels

Do you want to help shape the face of ICT in Australia?
Zero clue about zero trust?

Zero trust is everywhere – but what is it exactly?
Big tech in spotlight over disinformation

Industry group slammed for ‘laughable’ code of practice.
Denmark launches seal of approval for tech

D-Seal scheme to recognise strong trust and privacy policies.
Twitch hit by huge data breach

Hackers warn more information is coming.
Passionate about earning

We speak with Erni founder, Andrew Bain
Tiny flying microchips are coming

Eco-friendly microprocessors could be the IoT's next big thing.
IFIP News, September 2021

ICT news from around the world.
Stop using puppy names as passwords

People know weak passwords are risky but use them anyway.
The ‘career advantage’ of returning to office

Australians believe they’ll be disadvantaged if they don’t go back.
ACS Digital Disruptors Award nominations close soon

Last weeks to put forward your choice for Australia's top tech leaders.
Graduate jobs on the rise

But female grads earn less.
Facebook’s had a week from hell

Outages and whistleblowers put heat on tech giant.
Amazon debuts surveillance robot for the home

Tech giant can hear and see everything you do.
Why hybrid cloud solutions work best for mid-sized organisations

Look at the business reasons, not the technical ones.
NT tech growth steadies

Local focus on diversity in tech workforce.
What startups do wrong when seeking investors

Give yourself a foot up with these tips.
Tech Council wants 1m tech jobs by 2025

286,000 workers still needed.
PM announces new tech minister

Welcome, Melissa Price.
4 in 10 workers ready to quit jobs

The ‘Great Resignation’ is hitting Australia.
Chief Scientist: We need more women in STEM

Role models and cultural change are required.
Can YouTube’s anti-vaxxer ban actually work?

Retraining AI takes time and isn’t perfect.
TikTok partners with Aussie company to launch NFTs

Leans on blockchain tech from Sydney-based company Immutable.
NSW to continue modest tech growth

The state gained 24,730 workers last year.
The ML technology looking for battery metals

Combining data and dirt to advance electric vehicle and solar take-up.
From amateur to IT pro in 12 months

Short courses could help fix the skills shortage.
Why Census 2021 didn’t flop

Government had its head in the cloud.