Business ITAustralia 18th country to get Microsoft cyber security service
Written by Sam Varghese
American software giant Microsoft has finally released its AccountGuard security service in Australia, at least six months after it was made available in 17 other countries.
Start-up releases VR tool for training in high-risk tasks
Written by Sam Varghese
ACHIEVR, a Sydney-based technology start-up, has released what it plans to be the first of its virtual reality training products that are geared towards being used in high-risk industries.
Microsoft targeted by 8 of 10 top vulnerabilities in 2018: study
Written by Sam Varghese
Microsoft was targeted by eight of the top ten vulnerabilities in 2018, a study by the security intelligence firm Recorded Future has found.
Debian members afraid to make or propose change, says leadership contender
Written by Sam Varghese
The Debian GNU/Linux project has a lack of leadership, veteran developer Martin Michlmayr says, adding that while there are many talented people in the project, members are afraid to make or propose changes, especially big, far-reaching ones.
Norwegian aluminium firm goes manual after Windows ransomware attack
Written by Sam Varghese
Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro has been under what it describes as "an extensive cyber attack" that has affected several areas of the company's operations. The malware affecting the firm is believed to the LockerGoga ransomware that attacks Windows systems.
IoT projects will often require automated decisions to be made at the network edge to avoid latency issues, according to a SAS official.
How much does a CEO enjoy a cyber breach? Quite a lot, it seems
Written by David Heath
Researchers at Warwick Business School have found that in the five years after a cyber incident, shareholders suffered, but the pay of chief executives increased.
GPU giant Nvidia has revealed the Jetson Nano, a tiny AI computer for use in mass-market products.
Industrial cyber security firm Dragos has acquired NexDefense, a pioneer in the field of industrial security, and says it will simultaneously release two tools for assessment of ICS/SCADA networks.
Vocus denies speculation on fresh equity raising
Written by Sam Varghese
The Vocus Group has denied media speculation that it would be organising a fresh round of equity raising, saying it refinanced its debt facility in June last year.
