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Hacker codenamed ‘Alf’ from Home and Away stole secret data on Joint Strike fighter jets and Surveillance planes – 12 October 2017
An unidentified hacker has accessed sensitive information about Australia’s warplanes and navy ships. It is believed around 30-gigabytes of information has been stolen from a firm that subcontracts to the Defence Department.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-11/hacker-stole-data-from-defence-subcontractor/9040906
From Melbourne to Mugabe: The Australian accused of sprawling production scheme – 12 October 2017
The Securities and Exchange Commission launched an investigation last year into a corruption case against Och-Ziff (A New York Hedge Fund) employee Vanja Baros. Baros allegedly orchestrated $400 billion dollars in bribes from Och-Ziff investment funds, used to secure government favours in several African Countries.
Study: Whistleblower rewards programs discourage whistleblowers – 11 October 2017
A recent study has suggested that financial incentives for whistleblowing can delay reports of fraud, by hijacking the moral motivation to do the right thing. Furthermore, the study also found that such rewards can distort the reporting process.
Australian university issues academic credentials to students on a Blockchain – 11 October 2017
The University of Melbourne has become the first Asia-pacific institution to issue recipient-owned academic credentials on a Blockchain. An open-source mobile app will allow students to store and access their credentials on the go.
https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/australian-university-issues-academic-credentials-blockchain/
