Archived News for IT Professionals
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has issued an urgent cyber self-hygiene check to small businesses.
Trust low in cyber sweep
Stats show consumers feel left out of national debate on cyber attacks and data security.
WALLABY shows round galaxies
A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is building 3-dimensional maps of galaxies.
Experts boost critical comms
Western Australian researchers say mirrors could help avoid the need to use radio transmitters in critical communications.
UN puts eyes on methane
The UN says a new satellite system will be used to track methane emissions from space.
ACCC wants tech protections
The competition regulator wants new measures to address harms from digital platforms to Australian consumers.
AFP outlines Russia link
The Australian Federal Police have attributed the hacking data theft of Medibank customer information to Russia-based criminal groups.
Digital substation launched
Endeavour Energy has developed a fully digitised electricity substation, potentially saving the company millions.
Telcos slammed for speed claims
Telcos have been ordered to pay a total of $33.5 million for misleading statements about NBN maximum speeds.
Big bodies unite for science
Australia’s CSIRO and DFAT have teamed up with Google to deliver a new coastal ecosystem mapping initiative.
Robodebt probe hears legal issue
A senior public servant says she could not stop the Robodebt scheme despite knowing it was illegal.
Brain tech aids silent spelling
Scientists in the US are working on a device that can decode brain activity to spell out sentences.
Owners approve SKA
Traditional custodians have signed a deal for the $3 billion Square Kilometre Array.
Musk hacks at bottom line
Twitter has sacked around half of its 7,500-strong staff as part of its new owner’s efforts to cut costs.
State-linked service hacked
A tech firm providing services to Victorian government departments has been hit by a cyber attack.
ATSE prizes for top minds
Some of Australia’s top innovators have been awarded for their inventions.
AUSTRAC eyes betting giants
The anti-money-laundering watchdog is investigating two of Australia's biggest online sports betting companies.
AI fails merit review
Automated technologies and AI appear to be hindering the APS recruitment process.
Light excites new sensors
Engineers have developed a new way to measure neural activity using light – rather than electricity.