Eighty-three percent of Australians have been negatively impacted by a website or app using harmful design features known as dark patterns, according to research by consumer thinktank Consumer Policy Research Centre.



Mobile provider amaysim is giving a 4G compatible mobile device to all of their unlimited mobile plan customers who own a 3G 900MHz incompatible phone and are affected by the 3G network refresh.

A year after acquiring a 25% stake in broadband retailer More, the Commonwealth Bank is leveraging NBN to attract customers, offering eligible conditionally pre-approved home loans with access to a free NBN plan for three years, claiming homeowners can save up to $2,700.

Digital business and technology consulting firm Business Aspect has appointed Bruce Irwin to the role of principal consultant for cyber security and risk.

Managed infrastructure provider 11:11 Systems has appointed Marc Beder to the role of APAC regional director.

BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access 22.2 helps manage Windows Service Accounts with account rotation and other features.

GUEST RESEARCH: Nearly half of Australian and New Zealand respondents state their organisation has been hit by ransomware In the last six months, according to research commissioned by Cohesity.

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Stephen Withers, newsletter editor, iTWire

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