Archived News for IT Professionals - November, 2023
Space telescope Euclid's inaugural test images have revealed some promising results.
Optus explains big fail
Last week’s high profile Optus outage happened due to a software upgrade, raising questions about its resilience.
Telcos deemed 'critical'
Strict new cybersecurity measures have been outlined for major telecommunications companies.
Crypto hack shows gaps
Australia's CoinSpot exchange has fallen victim to a hack resulting in the theft of more than $2 million.
ASD leader speaks
Rachel Noble, the director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), has expressed concerns about internal threats.
Tech changes for myGov access
The federal government is making changes to enhance the security of myGov logins.
Australia inks AI accord
Australia has signed the Bletchley Declaration, a global initiative aimed at promoting the safe, ethical, and responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Hiring drive to help Services
The Albanese Government says it is creating thousands of new jobs to enhance Centrelink and Medicare services.
Neurons teach rapid learning
For the first time, a physical neural network has been shown to learn and remember ‘on the fly’.
Insider threat detailed
“Spies in suits” targeting disgruntled employees have emerged as a major national security concern for Australia, warns Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil.
Musk's changes killing X
Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has brought significant changes, leaving experts concerned about its future.
QLD cards go digital
Queensland residents can now access their driver's licences via their smartphones.
Record keepers call for change
Australia's federal agencies are facing record-keeping challenges, warns the Records and Information Management Practitioners Alliance (RIMPA Global).
Security patches pushed
The Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Clare O’Neil, says businesses must address major software vulnerabilities.