NSW new $US5 million tech network

NSW prepares for future fires and floods Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Alister Henskens said the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $US5.2 million to establish the Bushfire & Natural Hazards Technology Network, which will connect companies developing innovative technologies with emergency services, researchers, and experts. “NSW is…

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FBI brings down Hive Network

Thwarting over $US130 million in ransom demands The Justice Department announced today its months-long disruption campaign against the Hive ransomware group that has targeted more than 1,500 victims in over 80 countries around the world, including hospitals, school districts, financial firms, and critical infrastructure. Since late July 2022, the FBI…

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Macquarie Government renews cyber security contract

The ATO will continue to utilise Macquaries services Macquarie Government, part of Macquarie Telecom Group, today announced it has renewed and extended its agreement with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to provide a range of data and cyber security services. It will see the ATO continue to leverage services including…

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FBI confirms Lazarus group cyber actors for theft

North Korean cyber actors used RAILGUN, to launder over $US60 million worth of ethereum The FBI continues to combat malicious cyber activity, including the threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the U.S. and our private sector partners. Through our investigation, we were able to confirm…

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US Justice Department to sue Google

Google monopolizes key digital advertising technologies The Justice Department, along with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia, filed a civil antitrust suit against Google for monopolizing multiple digital advertising technology products in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the…

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Demand for smart city solutions spikes

Following investments in telco networks Smart city solutions empower city governments to acquire distributed city data and unify it while offering a platform to provide innovative solutions for effective city management. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Smart City Solutions Growth Opportunities, finds that the sector is evolving from aiming to create…

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Government IT spending to grow 6.8 per cent

Government CIOs will need to address concerns of digital transformation Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $US588.9 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent from 2022, according to Gartner, Inc. “Government organizations are continuing to modernize legacy IT and invest in initiatives that improve access to…

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