IT and Telecommunications News
People from all socioeconomic backgrounds are susceptible to cryptocurrency investment scams ...
Laser test suggests boost
Australian researchers say new technology could allow a 1,000-fold increase in communication ...
CrowdStrike blames bug
CrowdStrike says a bug in its quality control system led to a software update that caused widespread computer crashes.
Council faces hacking claim
A ransomware gang has targeted SA’s Wattle Range Council, threatening to release over 40,000 stolen files.
Millions missed in Services data
Waiting times for Services Australia calls have surged, with more than 11 million calls unanswered in the past year.
Tech giants face eSafety fines
The eSafety Commissioner is demanding major tech companies take action against child abuse.
MediSecure reveals scope
In one of the largest data breaches in Australian history, eScript provider MediSecure has revealed that the personal data of 12.9 million Australians was stolen by hackers earlier this year.
Scam risk in global glitch
A major global IT outage affecting CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software has triggered a surge in scam activities, targeting consumers and small businesses.
Court hears of crypto-grift
The Australian promoter of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect, has been found guilty of providing unlicensed financial advice.
Ombudsman pushes obligations
A government body has called for the reclassification of mobile services.
AEC undertakes tech change
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is transitioning its data centre operations from NEXTDC to a CDC Data Centres facility.
ACCC eyes telco plan
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is set to scrutinise a significant network and spectrum sharing agreement between Optus and TPG, focusing on its potential impacts on regional telecommunications.
Datacentre power needs rise
Demand for electricity from datacentres is expected to surge, potentially straining Australian energy supplies and driving up prices.
Telstra fined over scam risk
Telstra has been fined $1.5 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failing to adequately protect its customers from scams and fraud.
Hydrogen backup for phone towers
A 10 kW renewable hydrogen generator will provide backup power for a telecommunications tower in Victoria.
Telstra lists private numbers
Telstra has accidentally disclosed thousands of unlisted phone numbers.
Microsoft bails on AI spot
Microsoft has relinquished its board observer seat at OpenAI following antitrust scrutiny.