Archived News for IT Professionals - January, 2024
Iraq files recovered
In a saga equal parts farce and tragedy, a review shows the errors behind lost Howard-era cabinet documents.
Optus admits big miss
Optus has admitted significant underreporting of failed 000 calls during a recent outage.
Doomsday Clock maintains risk
In a reminder of global perils, the Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight.
Medibank hacker named
The Federal Government has sanctioned a Russian national for his involvement in the 2022 Medibank data breach.
NT cops need AFP tech
The Northern Territory Police Force is relying on the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to enhance its digital investigative capabilities.
Camera tuned to animal eyes
A new camera system allows humans to see the world through an animal's eyes.
BoM slammed amid uncertainty
With wild weather across the country, armchair experts are attacking the Bureau of Meteorology with renewed fervour.
Smart glasses open senses
Federal funding is helping to develop smart glasses for the vision impaired.
Experts back AI plan
The Australian Academy of Science has endorsed the Federal Government's draft AI regulations.
QFES data issue uncovered
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) says an investigation is in progress over a potential data breach ...
Small firms fill Big Four gap
Canberra's boutique firms have witnessed a remarkable surge in government contracts in the wake of recent scandals.
Survey shows shift views
Public servants have been surveyed about their views on digital transformation.