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As holiday gift splurge looms, gadget-loving Australians still failing on device, Wi-Fi protection

Connected gadgets are sure to show up under Christmas trees next month but Australians are still well behind the curve when it comes to securing them, one technologist has warned as new survey results suggest that many users still can’t pick out a phishing email – and that 4 in 5 users have no idea their home Wi-Fi networks have the potential to be compromised.

David Braue | 24 Nov | Read more

The week in security: Hackers compromise smartphones, ATMs, voting systems and Mac protections

Australian security specialist firm Redcore was snapped up by global consulting giant Accenture in a move to fill out its security capabilities. Those capabilities are being driven not only by the rush to build out security skills, but by the desire to be more deeply involved in a culture of threat intelligence and sharing that experts believe is helping level the fight against hackers.

David Braue | 05 Sep | Read more