Archived News for IT Professionals - July, 2024
Most major AI chatbots tend to lean to the left when asked politically-charged questions.
Australia joins e-commerce deal
Australia, alongside around 80 other nations, has reached agreement on rules governing global digital commerce.
Cyber roles shift
Australia has a new Minister for Cyber Security and has established the position of Special Envoy for Cyber Security and Digital Resilience.
Digital advances detailed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is set to release a report on global developments and emerging competition and consumer issues online.
Social media concerns detailed
Experts say the federal government social media inquiry is deeply flawed.
AI spots antibiotics
MIT researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics capable of killing superbugs.
Broad set fall for crypto-scams
People from all socioeconomic backgrounds are susceptible to cryptocurrency investment scams ...
Council faces hacking claim
A ransomware gang has targeted SA’s Wattle Range Council, threatening to release over 40,000 stolen files.
CrowdStrike blames bug
CrowdStrike says a bug in its quality control system led to a software update that caused widespread computer crashes.
Laser test suggests boost
Australian researchers say new technology could allow a 1,000-fold increase in communication ...
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.
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.
AEC undertakes tech change
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is transitioning its data centre operations from NEXTDC to a CDC Data Centres facility.
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.
Datacentre power needs rise
Demand for electricity from datacentres is expected to surge, potentially straining Australian energy supplies and driving up prices.
Ombudsman pushes obligations
A government body has called for the reclassification of mobile services.