Hume outlined that the regime, which is set to be released as part of a policy paper on Monday afternoon, is the government’s signal for Australians that they can trust the crypto services in which they interact with as Australian crypto businesses will receive verification in the form of an “Australian-made badge of approval”. “The Morrison government wants to make sure that consumers can trust the exchanges that they use to buy crypto,” Hume said speaking at Blockchain Australia event on Monday....

Titled “Impact of automation on long haul trucking operator-hours in the United States,” the study focuses on what the researchers call a “transfer hub” model. Under this plan, human drivers would still carry loads from their origination points to truck ports located within about 150 miles. At the titular transfer hubs, trailers and loads would then be shifted from human-controlled vehicles to automated trucks for the long-haul portions of their journey....

These keys can in turn be used to encrypt critical data, by encoding information into an unreadable mush for anyone but those who are equipped with the appropriate key to decode the message. SEE: Innovation is hard. Here are five ways to make it easier Randomness has a fundamental role to play in cryptography: the more random the key is, the harder it is to crack by a malicious actor trying to get their hands on the data....

Although the procurement of cloud infrastructure from AWS was signed off by GCHQ, it will also be used by sister spy services MI5 and MI6, and the Ministry of Defence during joint operations, according to the Financial Times. The deal had not been made public and was signed earlier this year, according to the report. It is worth £500m to £1bn over the next decade, FT sources said. SEE: These stealthy hackers avoid Windows but target Linux as they look to steal phone data In a February opinion piece for the Financial Times, GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming said that the agencies “expect AI to be at the heart of this transformation and we want to be transparent about its use....

The report chronicles the problems with B. Braun’s Infusomat Space Large Volume Pump and the SpaceStation, both of which are built to be used in adult and pediatric medical facilities. Infusion pumps are designed to help nurses and doctors skip time-consuming manual infusions and have gained prominence in recent years as many hospitals digitize their systems. According to the study, attackers could take advantage of the vulnerabilities to change how a pump is configured in standby mode, allowing altered doses of medication to be delivered to patients without any checks....

Along with all the new features – including 31 new emojis – and several dozen security fixes, does the new iOS 16.4 update improve or degrade battery life? Also: The best iPhones right now I’ve been keeping an eye on social media and Apple’s support forums, and opinions are mixed. Some say this update is a big improvement, others say it’s abysmal. If you’re experiencing better battery life, good for you....

Renters and homeowners in the San Antonio area have a variety of options when it comes to home security providers. To help you pick the provider that is best suited to your needs, we rounded up five of the best San Antonio security companies based on monthly price, equipment cost, contract length, and customer satisfaction. Compare the best San Antonio home security systems Information accurate as of April 2021...

Software engineers draw upon engineering principles to design and create software products for businesses. A software engineering master’s degree can be your portal to this dynamic career. In companies that create software products, software engineers are the brains behind the operation, working with the nuts and bolts of software’s structural design. As a result, the role of software engineer usually requires a master’s. An online master’s in software engineering could also land you a job as a senior developer, computer/information research scientist, or manager....

In a blog post on Friday, Huntress security researcher Caleb Stewart said the company’s ThreatOps team “discovered a critical vulnerability in multiple versions of BillQuick Web Suite, a time and billing system from BQE Software.” “Hackers were able to successfully exploit CVE-2021-42258 – using it to gain initial access to a US engineering company – and deploy ransomware across the victim’s network. Considering BQE’s self-proclaimed user base of 400,000 users worldwide, a malicious campaign targeting their customer base is concerning,” Stewart said....

Also: Best Black Friday 2022 gaming deals The gaming rig comes packed with a host of specs, including an AMD Ryzen 5600B W/RGB Air Cooler that can go up to 3.9GHz. When Turbo Boost boots up, the CPU can go up to 4.4GHz so you can play your favorite games without any issues. In addition to the great CPU, under the hood, you’ll find an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 8GB of GDDR6....

Drone Builder Kit Get the maximum enjoyment possible when you build your drone yourself before flying it. This kit has everything you need. For a limited time only, use coupon code BFSAVE20 to get the DIY Drone Builder Kit for $23.98 (reg. $99) during our Black Friday sale. 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods, & iPhone Charger Stop messing with all of those cables: now you can charge your Apple Watch plus two Lightning devices with one cord....

The kit comes with three cameras to keep an eye on your home, and all of them allow a live feed and a noise-canceling two-way audio. Whether you’re out of the house or just staying in and checking from the comfort of your couch, you can receive instant alerts when there is motion detected. The cameras also feature 4K HDR image and use a special color night vision so you can see exactly who is outside your door no matter what time of the day....

Saying it doubled its customer base in “recent years”, the virtual operator added the new deal would allow it to expand into postpaid mobile, mobile broadband, and NBN plans. “This is a major moment in Boost Mobile’s history as we further expand our longstanding relationship with Telstra,” Boost Mobile founder Peter Adderton said. “It has never been more important to have fighting brands like Boost Mobile in the industry, and today’s renewal and new benefits of this agreement will allow us to fight for the consumer on a whole new level....

What does this all mean for the company’s newly-released Panorama 3 soundbar? Well, besides carrying a heritage of experience and industry backing, there’s a lot riding on the third-generation soundbar to excel at its sole purpose: Being a high-fidelity, all-in-one audio product with a cost that’s more competitive than ever. Over the past few weeks, I tested the Panorama 3, watching blockbuster movies, gaming, and jamming to my favorite tunes....

But if the recipient does respond, they risk opening the door to hackers and could see their systems compromised with malware, ransomware and other dangerous cyber threats. The phishing campaign has been detailed by researchers at CrowdStrike, which is one of several cybersecurity companies being impersonated by cyber criminals to trick victims into calling a phoney helpline that then encourages the victim into supplying remote access to their network. CrowdStrike hasn’t detailed the other cybersecurity companies that are being impersonated....

Expected to last until Friday (5) due to the high number of proposals – 15 companies have signed up to bid for the 700MHz, 2.3GHz, 3.5GHz and 26GHz frequency bands in national and regional blocks – the auction is being held at the main auditorium of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), in Brasília. The ceremony preceding the auction was attended by president Jair Bolsonaro, Communications minister Fábio Faria and several other central government ministers....

According to the Central Bank, the decision is a response to a formal request from the Open Banking governance structure, as the participating institutions are finalizing the tests to secure the approval and registration of their open application programming interfaces (APIs), which will enable third-party developers to build applications and services around the participating financial institutions, with consumer data shared with their consent. Following the request, it has been decided that the launch of the upcoming phase of the implementation, which involves the sharing of registration and transactional data of customers, has moved from the original date of July 15 to August 13....

According to the new schedule released by the government’s privatization program, the sale of the Social Security Technology and Information Company (Dataprev) and the Federal Processing Service (Serpro) have been postponed to the second half of 2022, when the presidential campaign will be taking place. The Covid-19 pandemic had already impacted the government’s plans to sell both companies, a process that was expected to conclude in June 2021. According to the revised schedule, the plan was to dispose of the assets in the first semester of next year....

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona yesterday (1) Pontes told journalists at a press conference he will be leaving the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) to run for federal deputy of the lower house of the National Congress in October 2022. Pontes said he communicated the decision to Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro and will be choosing his successor himself, and has already handed over a list of suggestions to the head of state....

Capital One is partnering with Chef José Andrés, the Michelin Guide and the James Beard Foundation to put together a curated list of restaurants for cardholders to enjoy. The reservation booking platform will give users access to more than 350 restaurants in 11 US cities. The platform will be available to all eligible Capital One rewards cardholders and will be an easy-to-use app that allows cardholders to find restaurants in their city, make reservations and communicate dietary preferences with the restaurant....