Archived News for IT Professionals - October, 2022
Engineers have developed a new way to measure neural activity using light – rather than electricity.
FTTP footprint grows
NBN Co says fibre and faster speeds are coming to another 1.5 million homes and businesses.
Medibank could face ransom
Medibank has revealed hackers had access to the data of at least 4 million customers.
Satellites set on power probe
Experts say satellites can track power station emissions in real-time, leaving polluters nowhere to hide.
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.