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• Some Fortinet products shipped with hardcoded encryption keys

  25-11-2019 23:40 via zdnet.com
  
  It took Fortinet 18 months to fix the issue. Updates are now out.
  
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• Westpac CEO out following Austrac anti-money laundering allegations

  25-11-2019 23:33 via zdnet.com
  
  Brian Hartzer has stepped down, with the chief's position to be filled by current CFO Peter King from next week.
  
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• Predictions 2020: Distributed ledger technology moves beyond proof of concept

  25-11-2019 23:32 via zdnet.com
  
  In 2020 users of blockchain and distributed ledger technology will focus on operational matters, deployment flexibility and, interconnectivity. Read our 2020 predictions to learn more.
  
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• Workday talks machine learning and the future of human capital management

  25-11-2019 23:25 via zdnet.com
  
  The head of HCM (human capital management) at Workday explains how machine learning and data are shaping how large organizations manage talent, retain employees, and execute quickly.
  
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• Predictions 2020: IoT expansion brings even more change

  25-11-2019 23:11 via zdnet.com
  
  Business use of the internet of things continues to expand. Read Forrester's predictions on what to expect from the IoT market in 2020.
  
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• A timeline guide for your 5G strategy

  25-11-2019 23:07 via zdnet.com
  
  The rollout of 5G is much more evolutionary than the rollout scenarios of previous cellular standards.
  
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• Australia Post floats QR scanning or mobile number entry alongside its digital ID to watch porn online

  25-11-2019 22:58 via zdnet.com
  
  The government-owned entity says its digital identification service could be used to verify if an individual is old enough to view pornographic material.
  
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• Palo Alto Networks acquires Aporeto for cloud security

  25-11-2019 22:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, Palo Alto reported Q1 results above expectations; Nutanix also reported solid Q1 results.
  
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• HPE misses Q4 revenue targets, sees decline in hybrid IT group

  25-11-2019 22:39 via zdnet.com
  
  HPE said quarterly revenue for its hybrid IT group was down 11% to $5.7 billion.
  
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• 7 great Linux gifts for the holiday season

  25-11-2019 22:16 via zdnet.com
  
  Want to give your Linux-loving friend a great gift? Here are some of my favorites for the Tux-lover in your life.
  
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• Weird but super useful Black Friday 2019 tech deals

  25-11-2019 20:22 via zdnet.com
  
  There are a lot of weird and interesting -- and very useful -- tech gadgets out there. And Black Friday deals offers a good way to pick up tech at a reduced price.
  
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• Cheap kids smartwatch exposes the location of 5,000+ children

  25-11-2019 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  Insecure web backend and mobile app let attackers access any kids' details and parent account.
  
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• Best early Black Friday 2019 deals in tech

  25-11-2019 19:46 via zdnet.com
  
  These are the best early Black Friday 2019 deals in tech you can find online.
  
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• Best Black Friday 2019 laptop deals

  25-11-2019 19:18 via zdnet.com
  
  If you're in the market for a new laptop over Black Friday, these are the best deals we have found for you.
  
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• We’re giving away $1,500 for you to spend on Cyber Deals

  25-11-2019 19:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Get your shopping carts ready! Five lucky winners will each win a gift card to the retailer of their choice between Amazon, Best Buy, or Walmart. Giveaway ends Dec. 3, 2019
  
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• Best Black Friday 2019 tablet deals

  25-11-2019 18:28 via zdnet.com
  
  These are the very best tablet deals for Black Friday 2019.
  
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• Europe just ran out of new IPv4 addresses

  25-11-2019 17:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The final block of new IPv4 addresses is handed out even as IPv6 adoption remains sluggish.
  
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• Here's how to enable DoH in each browser, ISPs be damned

  25-11-2019 17:47 via zdnet.com
  
  DoH support is already present in all major browsers. Users just have to enable it and configure it.
  
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• Black Friday 2019: Best storage, SSD, and flash drive deals

  25-11-2019 16:41 via zdnet.com
  
  Getting short of storage on your PC or other devices? Pick up a deal this Black Friday and give yourself some extra space.
  
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• Black Friday 2019: Best IT repair and DIY tool deals

  25-11-2019 16:06 via zdnet.com
  
  Do you like tools, or is your current toolkit looking a little bit worse for wear? Black Friday is a good time to fill up some spare space in your toolbox or upgrade some of the tools that you use regularly.
  
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• Acer ConceptD 3 Pro review: A good-value desktop replacement with Quadro T1000 graphics

  25-11-2019 16:06 via zdnet.com
  
  The 15.6-inch ConceptD 3 Pro can tackle high-end graphics work, but it's bulky and heavy, with limited display resolution and disappointing battery life.
  
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• AMD teases 64 core Ryzen Threadripper CPU

  25-11-2019 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X will be an absolute beast of a processor... but you'll have to wait until 2020 for it to land.
  
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• eBay's ticket subsidiary StubHub sells to viagogo for $4.05 billion

  25-11-2019 15:52 via zdnet.com
  
  StubHub had an annual revenue run rate of about $1.2 billion based on eBay's Q3.
  
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• Black Friday 2019: Best Chromebook deals

  25-11-2019 15:40 via zdnet.com
  
  The best Chromebooks, as well as many others, are available for discounted prices.
  
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• Exploit code published for dangerous Apache Solr remote code execution flaw

  25-11-2019 14:21 via zdnet.com
  
  Solr team initially thought the bug was harmless, but it turns out the bug was more dangerous than anyone thought.
  
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• Google's Raspberry Pi-like Coral board gets new Debian Linux-based OS

  25-11-2019 14:15 via zdnet.com
  
  Mendel Linux 4.0 release 'Day' is based on Debian 10 Buster.
  
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• Uber ‘not fit’ to hold license in London, loses right to operate - again

  25-11-2019 14:08 via zdnet.com
  
  TfL says a “pattern of failures” has led to Uber’s license being revoked.
  
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• Monash Uni widens blockchain research scope with new centre

  25-11-2019 14:01 via zdnet.com
  
  The new centre will see the university's IT faculty work with other faculties and international partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
  
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• Samsung Heavy Industries to pay $75 million to settle bribery case

  25-11-2019 13:40 via zdnet.com
  
  Company executives were accused of paying bribes to officials in Brazil.
  
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• This is Tim Berners-Lee's grand plan to save the web from digital dystopia

  25-11-2019 13:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Can the web be saved? We should know in two years' time.
  
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• At Dreamforce 2019, Salesforce tries to pull more data into its orbit

  25-11-2019 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  With the aim of doubliong annual revenue by 2024, Salesforce has a plan to get more customer data into more of its clouds, regardless of where that data comes from.
  
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• Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders hit 200k after first weekend

  25-11-2019 11:53 via zdnet.com
  
  Elon Musk boasts Cybertruck pre-orders, superior power over the Ford F-150, and promises a matte black version.
  
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• Microsoft blocks Windows 10 upgrades for these Avast and AVG users

  25-11-2019 11:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Microsoft has implemented compatibility upgrade blocks on Windows 10 devices running certain versions of Avast, AVG and Qualcomm drivers.
  
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• Here's how to enable DoH in each browser, despite ISP opposition

  25-11-2019 10:24 via zdnet.com
  
  DoH support is already present in all major browsers. Users just have to enable it and configure it.
  
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• Over 480 million mobile VPN apps have been downloaded in the past year

  25-11-2019 07:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Countries with the most mobile VPN app downloads: Indonesia, the US, India.
  
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• Nine key facts about the election everyone keeps getting wrong

  25-11-2019 07:00
  
  Yes, Question Time guy, £80k makes you rich. And from levels of migration to house building and the NHS, turns out most people are in a muddle when it comes to the real state of the UK
  
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• In the battle against deepfakes, AI is being pitted against AI

  25-11-2019 07:00
  
  Our best hope in fighting against deepfakes may be Facebook, Twitter and Google. They have the power to detect and stop deepfakes across huge networks
  
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• How to use psychology to get people to answer your emails

  25-11-2019 07:00
  
  Sometimes people just need a nudge in the right direction
  
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• Everyone needs to shut the hell up about plastic pollution

  25-11-2019 07:00
  
  Retailers and consumers have made strides in reducing the amount of plastic packaging used. But easy wins distract us from the real climate crisis
  
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• As chaos reigns at WeWork, a strange old foe is keeping it alive

  25-11-2019 07:00
  
  The real estate sector bought into the WeWork dream. Now it can't admit it might have made a terrible mistake
  
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• Australia's NBN a hell of an achievement: Malcolm Turnbull

  25-11-2019 06:49 via zdnet.com
  
  'I am really proud of the achievement of the NBN in very, very difficult circumstances,' Malcolm Turnbull says. 'The way Labor went about it was insane, certifiably insane.'
  
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• DTA to setup a whole-of-government telco marketplace

  25-11-2019 06:18 via zdnet.com
  
  It will replace the existing Mobile and Telecommunications Services panels.
  
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• Third party minimum cyber compliance for My Health Record skipped: Audit Office

  25-11-2019 06:07 via zdnet.com
  
  Instead of testing against the Australian government's Information Security Manual, vendors sign a form saying they are compliant.
  
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• KT succeeds in linking 5G network to satellite

  25-11-2019 01:57 via zdnet.com
  
  KT has succeeded in data transfer between its 5G network and a satellite 36,000 kilometres away.
  
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• Renewed calls for dedicated Australian cyber minister and cyber leadership

  25-11-2019 01:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Australia's cybersecurity is too important to struggle along with part-time attention, say submitters to the Cyber Security Strategy 2020. The public no longer trusts the government's computer skills.
  
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• LG installs noodle making robot in restaurant

  25-11-2019 00:54 via zdnet.com
  
  LG Cloi Chefbot will make and serve noodles at CJ Foodville's buffet franchise Veeps.
  
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• Westpac coughs up AU$25m to improve data sharing amid Austrac claims

  25-11-2019 00:39 via zdnet.com
  
  Austrac alleges the bank failed to consistently assess and monitor ongoing money laundering and terrorism financing risks.
  
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• Huawei and ZTE barred from FCC Universal Service Fund

  25-11-2019 00:37 via zdnet.com
  
  US telcos receiving USF money could be forced to replace existing Huawei and ZTE equipment.
  
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• Mulesoft aims to make data integration "plug and play" and APIs easier to create for non-developers

  25-11-2019 00:00 via zdnet.com
  
  In a conversation with ZDNet, Mulesoft CTO Uri Sarid outlined the Salesforce company's vision to make enterprise data integration "plug and play" and APIs as easy to create as blog posts or webpages.
  
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