Apple device hijacking spreads to US as Aussies urged to change passwords

30 May 2014 Happy Friday. If I started this with 'another week, another data breach', you'd think it was last week's newsletter. Well, it's true. This week Apple device owners shook in their beds with a ransom message. You can read Ben Grubb's stories on the subject starting with the latest below. Then move on to some great contributions from Sylvia Pennington, Stuart Corner and more, plus thought-provoking Opinion pieces on a wide range of subjects, from Women in IT to the impact the alleged Chinese espionage in the US might have on Australia's own relationship with China, from our contributing experts. As always there's more on the IT Pro page. Have a great weekend. Lia Timson, Technology Editor, ltimson@fairfaxmedia.com.au Apple device hijacking spreads to US as Aussies urged to change passwords Apple device owners who have iCloud accounts are being told to change their passwords by Australian authorities in the wake of a hijacking attack that appears to have spread to the US. Intel taps Macquarie University for 5G mobile research A team of researchers at Macquarie University has been selected to help develop technologies for the next generation of cellular communications, dubbed 5G. NBN Co chief Bill Morrow to vigorously defend US lawsuit The executive appointed to run the NBN will "vigorously defend" the actions he took while boss of an American gas company. Queensland government encouraged to buy ICT 'as a service' Public servants will be given a brand new landmark building, but the provision of brand new technology tools from the private sector may not come as easily. Advertisement Opinion A start-up weekend for women doesn't discriminate Chinese hacking in the US could damage Australia-China free trade Telstra's U-Turn on Wi-Fi opens up new doors Apple is starting to get exciting again Mary Meeker's 2014 Internet Trends report is a must read According to Mary Meeker, we're uploading and sharing 1.8 billion photos daily. And she should know. Superannuation industry faces massive challenge to go electronic Challenge to businesses likened to the introduction of the GST.   Clippers bid: Steve Ballmer has always lived large Reports that ex-Microsoft chief has submitted the winning bid for the Los Angeles Clippers may represent the culmination of a long quest to become involved with pro sports. Staff who gamble on company devices could pose a risk for employers People punting on their work computer or company-issued smartphone are a danger for employers at risk of breaching work safety rules if staff become problem gamblers. New supercomputer to aid emergency services A new supercomputer, to be acquired by the Bureau of Meteorology, should help Australians better prepare for extreme weather events. Round-the-clock social media monitoring adds up for business Can't stop checking your Facebook activity feed, however hard you try to step away from the small screen? Nor can a growing number of Australian companies. We've sent you this email because your email address garn14.tech@blogger.com has been registered for a Fairfax Media membership. You can unsubscribe from this email at any time. At Fairfax Media, we'll never ask for your personal or credit card information via email. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to offer Fairfax Media services in exchange for your details, please delete it. Copyright © 2014 Fairfax Media Privacy Policy Conditions of Use Unsubscribe