The fraud was run by what Europol describes as a “sophisticated” organised crime group that created fake websites and fake email addresses similar to legitimate ones run by retailers and suppliers. Using these fake accounts, the criminals tricked victims into placing orders for goods and requested payment in advance. However, there never were any goods, so deliveries never took place – instead the stolen money was laundered through Romanian bank accounts controlled by the criminals before being withdrawn at ATMs....

In the 2021-22 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) [PDF], Treasury detailed that the federal government would part with an additional AU$252.5 million over four years to implement further initiatives under the digital economy strategy. The total amount will be split up across several projects, with the biggest share of AU$161 million to be used for the digital identity system; AU$27 million to the Office of the National Data Commissioner to improve the sharing and promote greater use of public sector data; and nearly AU$3 million for the Australian Bureau of Statistics to scope enhancements to the data....

The end-to-end video tool is free online, on desktops and on mobile devices. It comes with a slate of customizable templates and a large media library to make it easier for users to create videos. Canva is one of a number of companies launching video creation platforms as workplaces across the world continue to rely heavily on the medium for a variety of business purposes. The company released a survey of 1,300 US workers that found 80% of workers involved in “knowledge” industries use video in some capacity....

With AMD having the longest history offering both CPUs and discrete GPUs, it’s been no surprise to see the company embrace more intelligent power shifts between the two. The company upped its SmartShift technology for routing computational load between CPU and GPU to SmartShift Max. The company claimed the tech now can accelerate a broader array of games and workflow, citing examples of some games going from no acceleration to eking out as much as a 13% improvement....

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was launched on Monday with 12 participating nations from the region, including Singapore, Australia, India, Indonesia and Japan. This group accounted for 40% of global GDP and 60% of the world’s population. It is expected to the largest contributor of global growth over the next three decades, according to the US government. It touted the benefits of the new framework for America, adding that trade with the Indo-Pacific supports more than 3 million American jobs....

For the three months to the end of March, the company added 29,000 customers across all fibre connections, and said the average monthly data use of fibre increased from 460GB to 491GB. Overall, Chorus saw its amount of broadband connections decline by 2,000 to 1.181 million, with the company blaming it on COVID-19 and the impact it had on network migration and population growth, which it said led to broadband growth being constrained....

On 31 January 2020, Cisco Australia purchased Zomojo, which traded under the Exablaze label and designed and built field programmable gate array network devices, for AU$118 million. It included four entities – Zomojo, Zomojo Services, Exablaze, and Zomojo Staff Holdings – which became subsidiaries of Cisco Australia. On 18 November 2020, Zomojo Staff Holdings was deregistered from Australian Securities and Investment Commission, and Zomojo Services followed on 25 March 2021....

According to Coles, some of the key initiatives that were delivered under the strategy included the introduction of smarter forecasting to improve store-level planning and information flow, as well as stock control improvements to improve product availability for customers. Replacing over 16 disparate systems, providing team members with a one-stop-shop portal, launching a new people and payroll system, plus introducing a new customer self-service solution at checkout and a fresh produce ordering system were also rolled out under the strategy, Coles said....

Yes, all too often they happen at very awkward times. But we’ve allowed ourselves to be at the mercy of technology these days, so who are we to complain. There I was on a recent Friday afternoon, writing several things and watching something on TV. This was my form of dedicated multitasking. Suddenly, my tasks ground to a halt: All of my Comcast systems went down. No TV, no internet, no life....

Both DownDetector and Netblocks reported massive outages across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Subscribers in Indiana, Rhode Island and South Carolina also reported issues with internet and TV services. Of the 54,000 reports of issues, DownDetector found total blackouts for 64% of those reporting issues and 24% affected by landline issues. In a statement to ZDNet, a Comcast spokesperson said, “Earlier, some customers experienced intermittent service disruptions as a result of a network issue....

Also: China, Iran, and Russia worked together to call out US hypocrisy on BLM protests In the meantime, I am going to provide a forum for some of the other thought leaders in their respective spaces to give you something to chew over that isn’t just fat. Chewing fat is unhealthy, so that isn’t a good thing. So, this is the chewing of the good proteins kind of content. And one of the best people I know to provide you with that is Marshall Lager....

Some of the specific initiatives under the agreement include the development of AI and machine learning capabilities that are focused on a national AI upskilling approach aimed at students, researchers, and industry professionals, and applying quantum computing and digital twins for use cases across climate action and genomic medicine. A working group made up of members from both organisations will also be established to identify further opportunities for co-innovation under the agreement....

Cyber insurance is designed to protect organisations against the fallout of cyberattacks, including covering the financial costs of dealing with incidents. However, some critics argue that insurance encourages ransomware victims to simply pay the ransom demand that will then be covered by the insurers, rather than have adequate security to deter hackers in the first place. Insurers argue that it’s the customer that makes any decision to pay the ransom, not the insurer....

Anbker is once again hitting it out of the park with its Cyber Monday deals – get up to 52 percent off a truly fantastic line up of Anker hardware. Prices valid from November 30th to December 6th, 2020. Must read: 10 cool and useful gadgets that make great last-minute gifts, all under $50 Other great Anker deals: PowerPort 4 charging hub: Was: $25.99 | Now: $22.09PowerCore 26800 power bank: Was: $59....

This week, the company announced its business model pivot to RADAR during a virtual reality (VR) event conducted on the Somnium Space metaverse. Calling itself “The World’s Dapp Store,” DappRadar confirmed that RADAR, a new token, will have no pre-sale and is intended to reward the existing dapp community. It explained that this new token “will become the glue of the entire ecosystem, rewarding users for their contributions and giving token holders influence on the World’s Dapp Store....

“I think digital transformation is a change in culture where data is intrinsic to the business,” he says. “Data doesn’t drive what you do, but it facilitates what you do. And that’s true for us as a business and the sport of golf as a whole.” Otto is putting this data-led vision into practice at the R&A, which is golf’s governing body and the organiser of The Open, the world-famous golf tournament that was recently held at St Andrews, Scotland....

Together, Headspace and Ginger reach nearly 100 million users in more than 190 countries. They reach users with a direct-to-consumer model as well as through deals with more than 2700 enterprises and health plans. The combined entity will be called Headspace Health. The deal is expected to close in the last quarter of 2021, at which time Ginger CEO Russell Glass will take on the role of CEO of Headspace Health....

While earning an online cybersecurity degree, learners gain the knowledge and skills required for information security jobs as analysts, testers, consultants, and engineers. Professionals can advance with experience or a graduate degree. Our list ranks the best online cybersecurity programs to help you find the right fit for your interests and professional goals. The best online cybersecurity degrees To identify the best accredited online bachelor’s programs in information technology, we gathered statistics and insights from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), as conducted by the U....

Not sure what to expect? Let us break it down for you with our DISH internet review. The Claim DISH promises the best satellite TV and internet package in the industry, saying, “Not only do we have great internet available where you live, but we also have the best TV in the industry – all at a price the competition can’t touch.” On its internet performance specifically, DISH claims, “Connections are reliable, installation is professional, and customer support is available 24/7....

I’ve had the drone for a few hours, so what follows are my first impressions of the Mini 3 Pro. Once I have a dozen or so hours of flight time under my belt with this new craft, I’ll post a more detailed review that looks at the flight characteristics as well as the quality of the new camera. The first thing I noticed about the Mini 3 Pro is the weight....