Archived News for IT Professionals
Schools warned of hack threat
Australia's national cyber security coordinator has warned schools are prime targets for ransomware groups.
Space Force pauses AI
The US Space Force has paused the use of AI tools due to data security concerns.
Wallet regulation proposed
Apple and Google digital wallets will soon fall under the same payment rules as credit cards and EFTPOS.
Dark photons outlined
Australian scientists have shed light on the universal mystery of dark matter.
Crypto-watch tool tested
A banking test lab has created a bitcoin monitoring system to offer authorities insights into cryptocurrency usage patterns.
Tiny colours bring gold
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 has been awarded “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots”.
Gambling raises game rating
Australian governments have agreed to new mandatory minimum classifications for gambling in games.
Telco license considered
The Australian government is considering a licensing scheme for telecommunications retailers.
Tiny sensor for big breakthrough
Australian researchers have unveiled an amazing molecular-scale electronic sensor.
Big backing for drone lines
US energy giants have provided millions in funding for an Australian drone start-up.
PwC report reveals problems
PwC Australia's culture has been exposed in a report into its tax leak scandal.
Green agency seeks own IT
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) says it will move off shared IT services,
Modem hacks highlighted
Authorities have issued a warning regarding the activities of the Chinese hacking group known as BlackTech.
Rural 3G issue reported
Farmers in western New South Wales say they are facing an unexpected decline in 3G phone service.
WA cops tap Starlink
The WA Police Force has allocated $8.5 million to equip 550 vehicles and 129 regional police stations with Starlink technology and internet services.