Archived News for IT Professionals
Bitcoin mining in China will soon use as much energy as a major European nation.
Holes may solve quantum quandry
Australian researchers are doing more groundwork to usher in the age of quantum computing.
APRA issues cyber warning
APRA says it is “only a matter of time” before a major Australian bank goes down in a cyber attack.
Big Facebook leak spotted
The personal details of over half a billion Facebook users have been leaked online.
Defence aims at AI ethics
Australia’s Defence department is exploring the use of ethical AI systems.
Pay scams cost $14m
Australian businesses lost over $14 million in ‘payment redirection scams’ last year.
SA accused of data harvest
The SA Liberal Government has been criticised for funnelling web traffic through its own data-harvesting platform.
AI aimed at ancient rock art
High-tech analysis has been applied to some of the oldest artworks in the world.
Food apps slapped with safety warning
NSW authorities have slammed major food delivery platforms for ignoring worker safety.
Moon buildings backed
Funding has been granted for a system to provide solar energy on dark parts of the Moon.
CHRIS aids COVID response
Developers say that a high-tech ICU monitoring tool saved lives in Victoria’s COVID-19 second wave.
COVIDSafe costs continue
The Federal Government has revealed that its COVIDSafe app costs at least $100,000 a month to operate.
CSIRO backs battery software
Experts are working on a ‘defence-grade cybersecure’ battery management system.
Gamers face trans-cranial study
New research shows video gamers can significantly improve their esport skills by training for just 10 minutes a day.
Nine suffers cyber attack
Channel Nine’s live broadcasts were disrupted by a cyber attack over the weekend.
Service Victoria left short
An audit has labelled the state department Service Victoria a “missed opportunity”.
ANAO spots cyber gaps
The ANAO has revealed several federal departments are relying on “ad hoc” cyber security systems.