Qld councils criticised for unresolved vulnerabilities – Security
Two-thirds of Queensland’s 77 councils have weaknesses in the security of their information systems. A review [pdf] of the sectors’ sustainability, risk management and controls…
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ACSC presses enterprises to patch Jenkins – Security – Software
The Australian Cyber Security Centre is warning Australian enterprises to immediately patch vulnerabilities in the Jenkins continuous integration/continuous deployment software that were first disclosed last…
Tower could be cantilevered over Telstra exchange – Telco/ISP
The site of Telstra’s St Leonards exchange on Sydney’s lower north shore could be re-zoned to allow a $200 million-plus tower. The exchange, which houses…
German police seizes US$2.17 billion in bitcoin – Finance
German police have confiscated 50,000 bitcoin worth US$2.17 billion ($3.28 billion) in the country’s ‘most extensive’ cryptocurrency seizure ever, it said in a statement. “This…
Singtel says not considering divesting Optus units – Telco/ISP
Singtel said it was not looking to divest from its Optus unit, Australia’s second-largest wireless operator, refuting a report from the Australian Financial Review. AFR…
AI drives “digital divide” in Australia’s universities – Strategy
Australia needs to find affordable ways to make generative AI models available to university students, a house of representatives committee has heard. Carlo Iacono, Charles…
Gov hopes for multi-carrier highway boost – Telco/ISP
The government will put $50 million from its ‘better connectivity plan’ into improving mobile coverage on roads and highways. The Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program…
GitLab patches another critical vulnerability – Security
Popular source code management platform GitLab was patched on Friday, Australian time, against five vulnerabilities, including one with a critical severity rating. The patches apply…
TAL Australia in program to source future IAM talent – Finance – Training & Development – Security
Life insurer TAL Australia said its participation in a “cyber associates program” has given it immediate value, as well as a pipeline of future talent…
Sydney educator says GenAI will change what schools assess – Software
Students will become adept at “truth-spotting”, judging what’s important, and ethics, with the growing use of generative AI, an educator has told a parliamentary committee.…
NSW Telco Authority seeks cyber security director – Strategy – Training & Development
The NSW Telco Authority is looking to fill a senior position, to take up the preparation of the authority’s cyber security technology roadmap. The authority…
Russian threat group crafted malicious OAuth apps to breach Microsoft – Security
Microsoft has identified how Russian attackers used rogue OAuth applications to breach its corporate email system, stealing messages and attachments. Last year, the NSA and…