Archived News for IT Professionals - November, 2022
Around 1,000 jobs have been cut as part of a Services Australia contractor cull.
Satellites spot flows
Researchers are using radar satellites to peer through clouds for flood information.
Nano-pinwheel watched
Scientists are hopeful about the potential of a newly-discovered pinwheel structure; self-assembled from pyramid-shaped nanoparticles.
Health code prompts spy fears
Concerns have been raised about China’s planned national digital health code system.
UK blocks Chinese gear
The British government is restricting the use of Chinese surveillance cameras over security fears.
US bans alleged spy tech
The US government has banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE.
New measures for small lenders
The Federal Government is seeking to regulate the “buy now pay later” industry.
Robodebt defence covered
Taxpayers will foot the bill for the legal defence of the previous federal government against robodebt issues.
Dino prints deciphered
Artificial intelligence has helped solve a mystery millions of years in the making.
Nations back telco buy-out
The US and Japan are backing the Australian government's support of Telstra in its purchase of the Pacific's largest telco.
NSW swings for digital ID
The NSW Government has announced a number of tech reforms, including plans for a digital ID system and new personal data breach laws.
Spy body issues cyber test
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has issued an urgent cyber self-hygiene check to small businesses.
Trust low in cyber sweep
Stats show consumers feel left out of national debate on cyber attacks and data security.
WALLABY shows round galaxies
A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is building 3-dimensional maps of galaxies.
Experts boost critical comms
Western Australian researchers say mirrors could help avoid the need to use radio transmitters in critical communications.
UN puts eyes on methane
The UN says a new satellite system will be used to track methane emissions from space.
ACCC wants tech protections
The competition regulator wants new measures to address harms from digital platforms to Australian consumers.
AFP outlines Russia link
The Australian Federal Police have attributed the hacking data theft of Medibank customer information to Russia-based criminal groups.