Archived News for IT Professionals
Reports show a NSW Government department lacked the ability to check whether applications for over $1 billion in relief payments were fraudulent.
WA blocks cops from COVID data
The WA Government has had to pass legislation to stop police from accessing data from the SafeWA app.
ARENA dilution opposed
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
Microplastic maps improved
Satellite studies have revealed seasonal changes and sources of microplastics in the ocean.
AN0M sting shows local power
Australia’s decryption laws have been used on a global scale, after dodgy operators were taken down by an app.
EA source code stolen
Video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) says hackers have stolen source code and other software tools from it.
Judge brands Robodebt "shame"
A judge has labelled the illegal federal ‘Robodebt’ scheme as “a shameful chapter” in Australia’s history.
Meat firm pays to regain control
Global meat processor JBS Foods has paid a $14.2 million ransom to cybercriminals.
Pezzullo warns of cyber pirates
Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo says Australia should fight cybercriminals as though they are swashbuckling pirates.
PM's ties with QAnon uncovered
Reports are raising concern about the PM’s relationship with an online conspiracy theorist.
Police swoop on YouTube producer
Counter terrorism police have been dispatched to arrest the producer of a YouTube show.
State office leaks long list
An SA Government department has accidentally revealed the email addresses of thousands of grant applicants.
G7 eyes tech tax
The world's largest economies have agreed to pursue higher global taxation on tech giants.
SA expands Tesla scheme
The SA Government is continuing to roll out Tesla home battery systems to create a virtual power plant (VPP).
ASKAP scopes SCORPIO
One of Australia's most advanced telescopes has taken a first glimpse at the Galactic Plane.
Abattoirs shut after cyber attack
Thousands of workers were sent home after Australia’s largest meat processor was shut down by a cyber attack this week.
Stats hacked for fire alarm
Mathematicians say they might be able to predict and quickly detect bushfires caused by powerlines.