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This wEEK
IN THE NEWS: Scam Alert: Telstra impersonation emails, NBN Co to make around 500 staff redundant by the end of June and more
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Have you received an unexpected email from Telstra asking you to complete a form to avoid disruption or cancellation of your service? Be wary – it may be a scam! The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is aware of an emerging email scam that uses Telstra’s branding and advises recipients to complete a KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance form. The email falsely advises that this is required due to a new ACMA policy. [ACMA news article]
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NBN Co is expecting to reduce the size of its workforce by around 10 percent, or around 500 positions in real terms, between now and the end of the financial year. A spokesperson said that the company has commenced an engagement process with employees “about changes that will affect the size and shape of the company.” [itnews]
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Optus has been ordered by the Federal Court to stop using the term "Mobile Boost" and other related terms in relation to a new feature announced by the telco, after an injunction was granted following an application by Boost Mobile over the use of its trademark. [Nine news]
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is laying off another 10,000 people and instituting a further hiring freeze as part of the company’s “Year of Efficiency”, the chief executive announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday. [The Guardian]
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Cybercriminals can use artificial intelligence to create realistic and sophisticated threats, according to one global cyber safety company. Norton, the consumer cyber safety brand of Gen, warns that cybercriminals can now quickly and easily craft email or social media phishing lures that are even more convincing, making it more difficult to tell what’s legitimate and what’s a threat. [iTWire]
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Former United Nations University Institute computer science researcher Dr Mamello Thinyane will become the inaugural Optus chair of cyber security and data science at UniSA. The co-funded role will be run out of the cyber security research and data science collaboration hub, formed by Optus and UniSA in 2020. [itnews]
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Western Sydney International Airport will be home to a new business fibre zone that will deliver world-class digital connectivity to local businesses and premises – making it one of the most technologically advanced airports in Australia – following a new agreement inked on Tuesday. [Minister Rowland media release]
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Passwords are key to keeping our information safe online, but have you ever wondered how secure your password is? A strong password is essential to stopping others from accessing your private information. There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure the key to your data is secure. [Nine news]
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Fed up with constantly being targeted by “Hi Mum” scammers, Melanie Wegener decided to have a bit of fun and play along with their charade, even inviting them for Christmas lunch. Despite diligently blocking and reporting endless scammers, the Adelaide-based mum said the texts, emails and calls kept coming. [ABC news]
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NBN Co is exploring a possible expansion of the satellite mobility service it sells to airlines that could see it offered to international carriers, presumably as they enter Australian airspace. The network operator flagged the “potential expansion” of what it calls its large passenger commercial aircraft (LPCA) product at the end of last month. [itnews]
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