Archived News for IT Professionals - September, 2019
Authorities have scrambled to respond after Victorian hospital computer networks were hacked in a ransomware attack.
Croc-spotting drone tested
In a world first, a drone fitted has streamed a live video seeking and identifying crocodiles at an accuracy of 93 per cent and a latency of less than one second.
Robo-debt run continues
Centrelink says it will run about 500,000 robo-debt reviews each year, despite calls to scrap the program.
Dendroglyph digitally preserved
High-tech methods have helped preserve a centuries-old Aboriginal tree carving.
Robot dog ready for market
Leading robotics firm Boston Dynamics has released its first commercial product – Spot.
AI employed in sepsis check
Artificial intelligence is helping to detect sepsis in Sydney emergency departments.
Phone cancer link denied
A new study has found no increase in the rate of brain cancer in Australians aged over 60 that can be linked to mobile phone use.
Australia joins Mars effort
Australia will spend $150 million to get involved in America's planned mission to the Moon and then Mars.
High-tech nose tested
Researchers have developed an electronic nose that detects chemicals in the breath of lung cancer patients, and can assess their response to potential treatments.
Kids' digital lives studied
The Federal Government has put up $34.9 million for a research centre focused on kids in the digital era.
Study uncovers unprotected scans
Millions of Australians’ sensitive medical images and data have been left open.
China expands social system
China is expanding its controversial Social Credit System to 33 million companies.
Robodebt faces legal challenge
A class action could be launched into the Federal Government’s ‘robodebt’ scheme.
Fake news probe launched
Politicians have been asked to find advertisements and fake news circulating on social media during elections.
Frailty map launched
Authorities have released Australia’s first online frailty map to highlight gaps in service.
New cell runs on cold space
Research engineers have come up with a cheap, thermoelectric device that harnesses the cold of space to generate electricity.
Optus contract questioned
There is concern about a decision to award Optus a contract for remote mobile towers.
Parliament hack pinned on China
Intelligence agencies have blamed China for a serious cyber-attack on the Australian Parliament.