Archived News for IT Professionals
Australia and New Zealand say cyber attacks could trigger their mutual defence pact.
3G shutdown delayed
Telstra and Optus have announced a delay in the shutdown of their 3G mobile networks.
Disinfo network exposed
An information warfare network known as “Green Cicada” has been discovered on the social media platform X.
Hackers strike gold miner
Evolution Mining, a major Australian gold producer, has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack on its IT systems.
Tech trust scheme detailed
The Government hopes a new digital ‘trust’ system will help protect consumer data.
Local science direction detailed
The Albanese Government has unveiled its new National Science Statement.
Photon finding for solar boost
Australian scientists are laying the groundwork for a serious solar panel efficiency boost.
Serious myGov issues reported
An Ombudsman’s report has highlighted serious issues with myGov’s security.
CrowdStrike reveals details
Three weeks after a major IT outage disrupted services worldwide, CrowdStrike has released a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) report.
Judge slams Google default
A US judge ruled this week that Google has created an illegal monopoly, violating antitrust law by ...
Legal plan for AI lying
Experts say new laws should be created to stop AI from spreading misinformation and biased information.
Screen time types studied
A new analysis shows some screen time can be beneficial for a child’s psychological development.
Social media issues submitted
Academics have highlighted some key issues ahead of the Federal Government's inquiry into social media impacts in Australia.
Terror threat detailed
Australia's national terrorism threat level has been elevated to “probable” due to an alarming rise in violent extremism ...
Gambling pass for TV slammed
Politicians and reform advocates have criticised the federal government over reports that it will not gambling advertisements on television.
Defence funnel funded
The federal government says new funding will open defence industry pathways for school students in SA and WA.
AI bias probed
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.