Archived News for IT Professionals
Julian Assange has won a temporary reprieve in his ongoing extradition battle.
ASD joins cyber deal
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) and Microsoft have embarked on a $5 billion threat sharing partnership.
Disinformation generation tested
Experts say many AI tools lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation.
EU aims at tech control
The European Commission has launched investigations against tech giants under its Digital Markets Act.
Hacks back North Korean nukes
A UNreport says North Korea’s cyberattacks have brought in US$3 billion to fund nuclear weapons endeavours.
US takes Apple to court
The United States has launched a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of using its dominant market position in the smartphone industry to suppress competition and limit choice.
Police data use probed
Concerns have been raised about how law enforcement and integrity agencies access and store telecommunications data.
AI driver to steer MS
Big moves in the AI world, with Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, taking over Microsoft's consumer AI division.
Aussie seeks Superloop comms
Aussie Broadband is fighting to access details that would allow it to keep its slice of rival Superloop.
Reddit raises public cash
Popular forum-style web service Reddit has made its initial public offering.
Uber settles big bill
Uber has agreed to pay almost $272 million to compensate thousands of taxi and hire car drivers.
US warning on water hacks
The US Government has issued a warning about the vulnerability of water systems to cyberattacks.
Social media asked to show work
The eSafety Commissioner has called on social media companies to show how they are blocking extremist material.
'Doxing' consult starts
The Albanese government is planning new legislation targeting the online harassment tactic known as ‘doxing’.
Animal speed limits studied
Researchers have investigated how nature dictates the top speed of animals.
Ancient galaxies confound
New telescope observations have unearthed some mysterious ancient galaxies.
ATO ensures SingTel pays
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has thwarted Singapore Telecommunications' (SingTel) efforts to deduct nearly $895 million from its taxable income.