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ACMA warning about tax phone scams
The ACMA is warning consumers to be wary of tax phone scams attempting to obtain personal or financial details. There has been a spike in consumer reports to the ACMA as scammers seek to take advantage of Australians who are submitting tax returns or awaiting the outcome of an assessment.
Intune Service Release 2107
Week of July 26, 2021 (Service release 2107) Device configuration Improved policy support for iPadOS devices enrolled as Shared iPads for Business (public preview) We've added support for user-assigned device configuration policies for Shared iPads for Business. With this change, settings like the home screen layout and most device restrictions assigned to user groups apply to Shared iPad devices while a user from the assigned user groups is active on the device
2021-006: ACSC Ransomware Profile - Lockbit 2.0
ACSC has observed an increase in reporting of LockBit 2.0 ransomware incidents in Australia. The LockBit ransomware restricts access to corporate files and systems by encrypting them into a locked and unusable format. Victims receive instructions on how to engage with the offenders after encryption. LockBit affiliates have successfully deployed ransomware on corporate systems in a variety of countries and sectors, including Australia, where the ACSC is aware of numerous incidents since 2020. LockBit affiliates are known to implement the ‘double extortion’ technique by uploading stolen and sensitive victim information to their dark web site ‘LockBit 2.0’, and threatening to sell and/or release this information if their ransom demands are not met.
5 Knox features you should enable on Samsung devices today
Mobility has become the new normal in many people’s working lives. And many businesses have embraced enterprise mobility, using phones and tablets for work. So much so, that managing a widespread fleet of devices is part of everyday life for many IT admins. In fact, you’re no doubt familiar with using EMM tools for the control or restriction of device features to comply with your IT policy, manage app usage and optimize productivity for your workforce.
Apple Support Video's to resolve Common Issues
Apple has some great videos on their Youtube support channel ranging from setting up your iPhone to activating an eSim card. The YouTube channel: Apple Support We have included in this article some of the support videos that address the common issue our support team are asked to resolve.
TPG Telecom opens Innovation Lab in Sydney
TPG Telecom opens Innovation Lab in Sydney Wednesday, 7 July 2021 – TPG Telecom has opened an Innovation Lab at Glebe in Sydney to drive product and technology innovation, including network virtualisation and emerging 5G applications for industry. The new facility is a first of its kind for TPG Telecom and will provide a single integrated site for vendors to trial their emerging 5G related technologies.
Cybercriminals targeting construction companies to conduct email scams
Cybercriminals are targeting construction companies to conduct business email compromise scams. All parties to construction projects should be vigilant when emailing about invoices and bank details.
ACSC - Security Update - Chrome Browser
Google released Chrome version 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The patch notes for this version can be viewed at Chrome Release Note.
Intune Update 2106
Week of July 5, 2021 Device security Settings catalog support for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS We’ve added the settings to manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS to the Intune settings catalog to configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS.
Apple introduces new developer tools and technologies to create even better apps
Xcode Cloud will help developers build apps even faster, and new App Store features enable developers to reach more users
3 Strategies to Reduce Telecom Cost