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A third of Australian population likely affected in Optus cyberattack

Breached information includes names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, and, for a subset of customers, addresses, ID document numbers such as driver's licence or passport numbers......»»

Category: securitySource:  networkworldSep 29th, 2022

Cyber insurance isn’t the answer for ransom payments

Ransomware remains an ongoing threat for organizations and is the largest single cause of IT outages and downtime as 41% of data is compromised during a cyberattack, according to Veeam. “Ransomware is endemic, impacting 3 out of 4 organizations in.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

New report predicts population of Africa will continue to grow this century

According to the United Nations (UN) population projections, the population of Africa will continue to grow strongly in the course of this century, while on other continents population growth will decline in the near future......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Tiger shark vomits echidna, shocking Australian scientists

A tiger shark has surprised Australian scientists on an ocean research trip by regurgitating a spiky land-loving echidna in front of them......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

78% of SMBs fear cyberattacks could shut down their business

94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cyberattack, a dramatic rise from 64% in 2019, according to ConnectWise. This increase in cyberattacks is exacerbated by the fact that 76% of SMBs lack the in-house skills to properly address security issues,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

TikTok Hackers Target Paris Hilton, CNN, and More. What to Know About the Cyberattack

Hackers have targeted several high-profile TikTok accounts, including that of reality TV star Paris Hilton and CNN. Hackers have targeted several high-profile TikTok accounts, including that of reality TV star Paris Hilton, media co.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Elie Douna’s HomeBuildersReviews Set to Transform Australia’s Construction Landscape

In a groundbreaking move, Elie Douna, a veteran developer with over two decades of experience, is poised to disrupt the Australian construction industry with the upcoming launch of HomeBuildersReviews. This innovative platform aims to address the lon.....»»

Category: topSource:  tapscapeRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Confronting climate change: The genetic makeover of a threatened conifer

Conifers like Cupressus gigantea face significant threats from climate change and human activities, leading to habitat fragmentation and population decline. These challenges reduce genetic diversity and increase inbreeding, potentially accumulating h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Fighting fires from space in record time: How AI could prevent a repeat of Australia"s devastating wildfires

Australian scientists are getting closer to detecting bushfires in record time, thanks to cube satellites with onboard AI now able to detect fires from space 500 times faster than traditional on-ground processing of imagery......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Climate crisis puts Australia"s ski industry on slippery slope, but not all hope is lost

Australia's ski industry is at risk of major disruptions and shorter seasons if the current level of climate pollution continues, according to new modeling from Protect Our Winters Australia (POW) and The Australian National University (ANU)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

15 years on, researchers assess the impact and lessons Japan"s rural movement initiative offers

More than half of the world's population lives in urban areas, a trend that's expected to expand in coming years, according to the United Nations. The urbanization movement is especially stark in Japan, where only 8% of the country's population lives.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Most collapsed stars fully rotate in seconds: This one takes nearly an hour

Australian scientists from the University of Sydney and Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, have detected what is likely a neutron star spinning slower than any other ever measured......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Ticketmaster confirms massive hack. What you need to know.

Live Nation, parent to Ticketmaster, confirmed that the platform was hacked. Ticketmaster has confirmed a substantial data leak took place after reports emerged last week that over half a billion users were affected. Live Nation, the entertainm.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

EOFY Deals: Snag a Hubbl Puck for 20% off right now

Get your hands on Australian TV's newest streaming device, Hubbl, for just $79.20. The End of Financial Year is one of the best times to pick up just about any tech device, thanks to the Australian tradition of EOFY sales. This year, the recent.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Penske Automotive Group completes purchase of two Australian Porsche dealerships

Porsche Centre Brighton and Porsche Centre Doncaster mark Penske Automotive's first retail automotive dealerships in Australia......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Giant skull of Australian megafauna bird reveals a prehistoric "giga-goose"

After 128 years of exploration, fossil excavation and investigation, Flinders University researchers have finally uncovered the skull of Australia's own giant and charismatic megafauna bird—Genyornis newtoni......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Study shows electric vehicles can have positive impact on air quality and public health in some cities, but not all

What do Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago have in common? The answer is dense population, high traffic volume and air quality that fails to meet ozone standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Those circumstances made each c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Data scientists aim to improve humanitarian support for displaced populations

In times of crisis, effective humanitarian aid depends largely on the fast and efficient allocation of resources and personnel. Accurate data about the locations and movements of affected people in these situations is essential for this......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

This cyberattack took out 600,000 routers across the country

Midwestern ISP must replace 600K routers after trojan turns then into expensive paperweights......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Federal agency warns critical Linux vulnerability being actively exploited

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urges affected users to update ASAP. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added a critical security bug in Linux to i.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

25,000 individuals affected in BBC Pension Scheme data breach

Personal information of current and former BBC employees has been exposed in a data breach that affected the broadcaster’s in-house pension scheme. More than 25,000 individuals have been affected, according to The Guardian. What data was expose.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024