Archived News for IT Professionals
Medibank hack broadens
Medibank has revealed that the cyber attack on its customers' data was much wider than it originally thought.
Data fines hiked
The Federal Government says it will greatly increase fines for serious data breaches.
Defence gets tech boost
This week’s federal budget includes nearly $2 billion for new Defence communications tech.
Musk move scares stocks
Elon Musk has knocked Twitter shares after warning he would undertake serious staffing cuts.
Smartphone death-clock studied
Researchers say smartphones could be used to predict someone's death.
Bureau change cost revealed
The Bureau of Meteorology has been criticised for the cost and timing of new marketing changes.
Vortex device set to purify
Local experts have found a new use for the Australian-made Vortex Fluidic Device - water purification.
AFP agent list hacked
The Australian Federal Police says hackers have exposed the details of agents fighting the international drug trade.
MyDeal details exposed
Woolworths MyDeal is the latest major service to be targeted in a cyber attack.
RBA update froze payments
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) says a software upgrade accidentally knocked over payments systems across the country.
Shorten opens myGov probe
The Federal Government is seeking feedback and complaints from myGov users.
Optus gives stat breakdown
Optus says over 2 million customers had their personal identification documents compromised by hackers ...
CSIRO offers cyber security boost
CSIRO is offering its expertise to support businesses working in the cyber security sector.
Labor offers NSW gig protection
The New South Wales opposition says it would better protect workers in the gig economy, if elected.