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• Amazon Web Services scores Australia-wide government cloud deal

  26-06-2019 23:30 via zdnet.com
  Follows the cloud giant in January receiving the green light to store highly sensitive workloads for Australian government entities on its platform.
  
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• Denver drivers followed Google's detour down a dirt road

  26-06-2019 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Denver drivers rushing to the airport took a GPS detour to avoid an hour-long traffic delay.
  
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• Kubernetes CLI tool security flaw lets attackers run code on host machine

  26-06-2019 22:51 via zdnet.com
  Interesting bug can lead to total compromise of cloud production environments.
  
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• SUSE Manager 4: Traditional server management marries DevOps

  26-06-2019 21:04 via zdnet.com
  The latest SUSE Linux server management program combines the best of older sysadmin approaches with Salt DevOps.
  
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• Singapore sets up inter-agency digital team with aim to create 10,000 tech jobs

  26-06-2019 20:54 via zdnet.com
  Employees from Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, and Infocomm Media Development Authority form a new office that aims to drive growth opportunities and serve as a centralised contact point for the local technology industry, for which it also aims to create 10,000 jobs over the next three years.
  
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• Extreme Networks to acquire Aerohive Networks for $272M

  26-06-2019 19:48 via zdnet.com
  The deal will expand Extreme's portfolio in cloud-managed Wi-Fi and network access control.
  
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• Micron Technology sees rebound in cloud, data center spending

  26-06-2019 19:42 via zdnet.com
  Micron Technology's third quarter wasn't as bad as feared and one big reason is that cloud providers are starting to build out infrastructure after a spending pause.
  
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• APAC nations pledge digital cooperation, but acknowledge some implementation challenging

  26-06-2019 19:17 via zdnet.com
  Governments participating in the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity have laid out new five-year goals to "co-create a connected digital future" for the region that include the development of data privacy and cybersecurity policies and regulations, but admit that--given the number of countries involved--the rollout of some components will be challenging.
  
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• Protect your customers’ lives via tech-driven innovation

  26-06-2019 18:46 via zdnet.com
  CIO must understand how healthcare companies and new players are innovating to improve human conditions while positioning their firms for future market leadership.
  
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• Tech news roundup: FedEx sues DOC, skilled workers are in demand, and how companies stay relevant

  26-06-2019 17:49 via zdnet.com
  This week’s TechRepublic and ZDNet news stories include a Verizon error leads to massive outages, Apple’s plan to hire 2,000 employees, and five ways robots impact our lives.
  
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• Microsoft is notifying users if their devices aren't ready for Windows 10 1903

  26-06-2019 17:36 via zdnet.com
  Some Windows 10 users are seeing notifications from Microsoft that their devices are temporarily blocked from receiving the Windows 10 1903 update.
  
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• T-Mobile offering Galaxy S10 5G with service in six cities on June 28

  26-06-2019 17:30 via zdnet.com
  While I was skeptical that we would see 5G from US carriers in 2019, it's really happening. T-Mobile will be selling the new Galaxy S10 5G on Friday with 5G service in six cities.
  
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• The Science of Breaking Bad, book review: Walter White's chemistry explained

  26-06-2019 17:23 via zdnet.com
  This is an entertaining way to learn more about science, and an excuse to rewatch a classic show.
  
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• BlackBerry Q1 beats estimates as Cylance business rings up $51 million in revenue

  26-06-2019 16:00 via zdnet.com
  This is the first quarterly report since BlackBerry reorganized into three business units: IoT, BlackBerry Cylance, and Licensing.
  
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• Visible is ditching its data speed cap for new, existing customers

  26-06-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  The promotion is being framed as "limited time only" but customer feedback can influence that.
  
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• Healthcare industry falls far behind in SecOps resources

  26-06-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Less than a quarter of medical organizations have a robust in-house security team available.
  
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• EA fixes cloud flaw that could have left user accounts at risk

  26-06-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  Tech security companies said a "chain of vulnerabilities", now fixed, could have left accounts vulnerable to attack.
  
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• Converse's new trainers are made from 11 plastic bottles per pair

  26-06-2019 15:00
  
  The Converse Renew series of Chuck Taylors is made of recycled plastic bottles, up-cycled denim and off-cuts from Converse's own manufacturing process
  
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• A series of dumb security flaws left millions of EA Origin users exposed

  26-06-2019 15:00
  
  EA makes some of the world's biggest games – FIFA, Madden NFL, Medal of Honor – but its online gaming platform was left vulnerable. Researchers have shown how account information could have been collected
  
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• Programming language Python's 'existential threat' is app distribution: Is this the answer?

  26-06-2019 14:08 via zdnet.com
  New tool aims to bring Python apps on Windows, Mac, and Linux to users who've never heard of Python.
  
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• Parallels Remote Application Server 17, First Take: Powerful, but not over-complex

  26-06-2019 14:03 via zdnet.com
  RAS 17 gives mobile users the power of Windows desktops and applications from anywhere, more securely.
  
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• Oracle adds dedicated Autonomous Database instances, developer tools

  26-06-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The updates land as Oracle is seeing more enterprise customers trial the Autonomous Database. With the Autonomous Database, Oracle is looking to automate and optimize the upkeep of its database to save labor costs.
  
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• Malicious Microsoft Word docs warning: Think before you click on unexpected emails

  26-06-2019 13:51 via zdnet.com
  Does that unexpected Word document contain a nasty surprise?
  
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• Raspberry Pi users: You got Pi 4, now new Raspbian takes Windows 10, iOS design cues

  26-06-2019 13:25 via zdnet.com
  New Raspberry Pi OS Raspbian is out, based on Linux Debian Buster, with a revamped user interface and improved security.
  
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• The race to add drones to nationwide air traffic control system

  26-06-2019 13:15 via zdnet.com
  AirMap, which oversees a version of air traffic control for drones, to collaborate on the national airspace integration.
  
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• eBay mocks Amazon with anti-Prime Day 'sales crash'

  26-06-2019 13:13 via zdnet.com
  The online auction site is poking fun at Amazon by saying it will host a “Crash Sale.”
  
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• Here's how I survived a SIM swap attack - and how my mobile carrier failed me

  26-06-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  After a crazy week where T-Mobile handed over my phone number to a hacker twice, I now have my T-Mobile, Google, and Twitter accounts back under my control. However, the weak link in this situation remains and I'm wary of what could happen in the future.
  
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• Here's how I survived a SIM swap attack after T-Mobile failed me - twice

  26-06-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  After a crazy week where T-Mobile handed over my phone number to a hacker twice, I now have my T-Mobile, Google, and Twitter accounts back under my control. However, the weak link in this situation remains and I'm wary of what could happen in the future.
  
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• Use Gmail at work? Now you get security sandbox to fight 0-day threats, ransomware

  26-06-2019 12:52 via zdnet.com
  G Suite gains more phishing protections, including security sandbox and 'confidential mode' self-destructing email.
  
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• Remote code execution bug lurked in BlueStacks Android emulator

  26-06-2019 12:43 via zdnet.com
  Vulnerable code allowed BlueStack’s IPC mechanism to be tampered with, with severe consequences.
  
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• This phishing campaign uses an odd tactic to infect Windows PCs with two forms of trojan malware

  26-06-2019 12:21 via zdnet.com
  New campaign attempting to deliver LokiBot and Nanocore spun up in April - and it tries to compromise victims with an unusual attachment.
  
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• Android development: How to deliver a successful mobile app for business

  26-06-2019 12:11 via zdnet.com
  Innserve’s director of IT says his firm benefits from flexibility and openness as it develops applications that meet worker requirements.
  
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• McAfee sues former sales team over alleged leak of trade secrets to rival firm

  26-06-2019 12:06 via zdnet.com
  The staff members at the heart of the case moved over to a competitor, Tanium.
  
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• Polar announces Ignite GPS fitness watch: Advanced sleep tracking and training guides at an affordable price

  26-06-2019 12:00 via zdnet.com
  Polar announced its newest mid-range GPS sports watch that takes some of the technology from its high end Vantage line and offers improvements in sleep tracking and overnight recovery insights.
  
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• Report shows failures at eight US agencies in following cyber-security protocols

  26-06-2019 11:20 via zdnet.com
  US Senate report finds appallingly bad cyber-security practices at eight US government agencies.
  
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• Arrests made in UK, Netherlands over €24 million Bitcoin heist

  26-06-2019 11:19 via zdnet.com
  The schemers allegedly spoofed crypto trading posts to steal virtual coins from thousands of victims.
  
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• Second Florida city pays giant ransom to ransomware gang in a week

  26-06-2019 09:44 via zdnet.com
  Lake City officials give in and agree to pay nearly $500,000 to ransomware gang.
  
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• Hyperconverged systems sales surge in Q1, Dell Technologies, VMware, Nutanix lead

  26-06-2019 09:00 via zdnet.com
  Dell Technologies portfolio companies dominated the hyperconverged space, according to IDC.
  
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• Wednesday briefing: Hackers have been quietly infiltrating mobile networks around the world

  26-06-2019 08:51
  
  Hackers have been spying on mobile phone traffic from operators in Europe, Asia and Africa since 2012, HIV researchers are calling for international assistance for North Korea
  
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• Walmart China turns to blockchain for food safety

  26-06-2019 08:15 via zdnet.com
  PwC and VeChain used for blockchain system that will cover 100 product lines by the end of 2019.
  
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• Digital un-transformation: Commonwealth backs Victoria's school phone ban

  26-06-2019 07:27 via zdnet.com
  Minister for Education Dan Tehan said it would be 'wonderful' if other states and territories followed Victoria's announcement to ban mobile phone use during school hours.
  
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• Uber's tweaked its app and it may make it much harder to get a ride

  26-06-2019 07:00
  
  A change to Uber's terms in the UK mean that drivers will be able to see your desired postcode before they accept a journey. Bad news if you live in Bromley or Croydon
  
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• Uber's latest app update is great for drivers, but terrible for riders

  26-06-2019 07:00
  
  A change to Uber's terms in the UK mean that drivers will be able to see your desired postcode before they accept a journey. Bad news if you live in Bromley or Croydon
  
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• The UK's big flooding problem is only going to get worse

  26-06-2019 07:00
  
  Climate change is making extreme rainfall more common, while more homes are still being built on floodplains. The result? Even worse flooding in the future
  
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• How a PTSD expert developed a viable cure for heartbreak

  26-06-2019 07:00
  
  Some break-ups hurt more than others. But a new therapy could do away with emotional pain
  
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• DJI unveils plans to start assembling drones in US amid security concerns

  26-06-2019 06:16 via zdnet.com
  The world’s largest consumer drone maker also rebutted security concerns on its products, saying it does not collect customer data or send it back to China.
  
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• LG and Qt partner up to expand webOS to automobiles and smart home devices

  26-06-2019 05:54 via zdnet.com
  LG Electronics and The Qt Company will collaborate to apply webOS open source platform to automotive, robotics, and smart home devices.
  
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• Samsung is preparing 8-inch Galaxy Fold with S Pen: Report

  26-06-2019 05:35 via zdnet.com
  Samsung Electronics is preparing its second generation Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone that will have an 8-inch display and the S Pen, reports South Korean media.
  
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• ABS stats show 11% of Aussie businesses suffered security incidents in 2017-18

  26-06-2019 04:19 via zdnet.com
  Meanwhile 46% of Australian businesses said cybersecurity was not at all important.
  
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• Chinese vendors bookend 5G RAN market: GlobalData

  26-06-2019 04:03 via zdnet.com
  Analyst firm says Huawei leads the 5G radio market while ZTE brings up the rear.
  
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