Technology

Black Hat cancels talk on how to crack Tor
Research not approved for public release.
RSA chief calls for cooling of US, China tensions
Government snooping permissible in a digital world without norms.
US Homeland Security sued over data mining
Privacy group wants Govt to hand over intel documents.
SA Govt 'disappointed' with revenue system overhaul 
Finance
SA Govt 'disappointed' with revenue system overhaul
By Paris Cowan | 10 hours ago | Comment Now 
Treasury to finish RISTEC project without Fujitsu.
 
Yahoo to buy analytics startup Flurry 
Software
Yahoo to buy analytics startup Flurry
11 hours ago | Comment Now 
To bolster mobile ad business.
 
NBN Co offers new satellite service for remote users 
Telco/ISP
NBN Co offers new satellite service for remote users
By Juha Saarinen | 14 hours ago | Comment Now 
IPstar to wholesale broadband.
 
NAB backs payments startup Stripe 
Software
NAB backs payments startup Stripe
By Brett Winterford | 15 hours ago | Comment Now 
Online payments provider launches in Australia.
 
iPhone hacker uncovers undocumented iOS backdoors 
Security
iPhone hacker uncovers undocumented iOS backdoors Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | 15 hours ago | Comment Now 
Apple silent on secret data access features.
 
Telstra, Optus gain early access to 700MHz 4G spectrum 
Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus gain early access to 700MHz 4G spectrum
By Juha Saarinen | 1 day 5 hours ago | Comment Now 
Push to use digital dividend spectrum.
 
Customs to pilot new border clearance system 
Security
Customs to pilot new border clearance system Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 1 day 8 hours ago | Comment Now 
Automated, biometric future for travellers.
 
Tumult pushes Businesslink into the cloud 
Software
Tumult pushes Businesslink into the cloud
By Penny Wolf | 1 day 9 hours ago | Comment Now 
NDIS reform, FACS merger make flexibility crucial.
 
ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother' 
Security
ASIO chief pledges not to act as 'Big Brother' Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 1 day 10 hours ago | Comment Now 
'We will use data retention to save your life, not sell you a BMW'.
 
CrimTrac to outsource IT management 
Security
CrimTrac to outsource IT management Powered by SC Magazine
By Paris Cowan | 1 day 10 hours ago | Comment Now 
Says security of crime records, biometrics not a concern.
 
Router hacking competition announced for Defcon 
Security
Router hacking competition announced for Defcon Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | 1 day 11 hours ago | Comment Now 
Compelling manufacturers to lift their game.
 
Vatican entangled in HP, Autonomy stoush 
Software
Vatican entangled in HP, Autonomy stoush
1 day 14 hours ago | Comment Now 
Dispute sheds light on HP case in troubled deal.
 
Catch of the Day reveals three-year old data breach 
Security
Catch of the Day reveals three-year old data breach Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 3 days ago | Comment Now 
Delays advising customers of early 2011 "cyber intrusion".
 
NSW Opal card suffers system, website crashes 
Software
NSW Opal card suffers system, website crashes
By Allie Coyne | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
Connectivity issues lock users out of accounts.
 
Inside the bake of Domino’s ‘Pizza Mogul’ platform 
Software
Inside the bake of Domino’s ‘Pizza Mogul’ platform
By Justin Warren | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
Building gamification into a loyalty program.
 
UK passes controversial data retention bill 
Security
UK passes controversial data retention bill Powered by SC Magazine
By Steve Gold | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
Telcos forced to store user data for a year.
 
Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs 
Hardware
Qld to roll out ID scanner network for pubs and clubs
By Paris Cowan | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
Security still up in the air.
 
New Mayhem malware targets Linux, UNIX servers 
Security
New Mayhem malware targets Linux, UNIX servers Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
Infections found in Australia and New Zealand.
 
DSITIA completes Office 365 rollout 
Software
DSITIA completes Office 365 rollout
By Paris Cowan | 4 days ago | Comment Now 
But not without hiccups along the way.
 
Woolworths puts POS panic down to system glitch 
Software
Woolworths puts POS panic down to system glitch
By Allie Coyne | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Groceries under $10 free.
 
Govt opens inquiry into website blocking 
Security
Govt opens inquiry into website blocking Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Updated: Section 313 comes under scrutiny.
 
Next BlackBerry phone to sport Siri-like voice assistant  
Hardware
Next BlackBerry phone to sport Siri-like voice assistant
By Allie Coyne | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Passport smartphone will debut 'Assistant'.
 
Optus outsources mobile chat support overseas 
Telco/ISP
Optus outsources mobile chat support overseas
By Juha Saarinen | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Delivered from India and Central America.
 
NBN Co loses $200m pricing dispute with Telstra 
Telco/ISP
NBN Co loses $200m pricing dispute with Telstra
By Allie Coyne | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Supreme Court rules in favour of Telstra.
 
Could fingerprint scans replace Queensland’s Go Card? 
Hardware
Could fingerprint scans replace Queensland’s Go Card?
By Paris Cowan | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Smart card program expands to bike hire, taxis.
 
HCF harnesses user smartphones for claims processing 
Hardware
HCF harnesses user smartphones for claims processing
By Penny Wolf | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Win-win for both members and the insurer's processing overheads.
 
Google builds elite hacker squad to hunt for bugs 
Software
Google builds elite hacker squad to hunt for bugs
By Allie Coyne | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
'Project Zero' unveiled.
 
IT suppliers may need a license to serve traders 
Security
IT suppliers may need a license to serve traders Powered by SC Magazine
By Brett Winterford | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Murray Report recommends large suppliers get an AFSL.
 
Govt fails to win votes for NBN committee restructure 
Telco/ISP
Govt fails to win votes for NBN committee restructure
By Allie Coyne | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Delays motion until next sitting session.
 
Rein in ACCC, let NBN Co discriminate: Vertigan report 
Telco/ISP
Rein in ACCC, let NBN Co discriminate: Vertigan report
By Juha Saarinen | 5 days ago | Comment Now 
Statutory review seeks change to competition law.
 
Coalition MPs kill FTTP bill for Tasmania 
Telco/ISP
Coalition MPs kill FTTP bill for Tasmania
By Allie Coyne | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Committee split.
 
Australian Govt boosts spy powers 
Security
Australian Govt boosts spy powers Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Puts data retention on the back burner.
 
Active Directory flaw allows credentials theft 
Security
Active Directory flaw allows credentials theft Powered by SC Magazine
By Danielle Walker | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Attacks not logged.
 
Libs move to restructure NBN senate committee 
Telco/ISP
Libs move to restructure NBN senate committee
By Allie Coyne | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Update: Want to overturn Labor, Greens majority.
 
AEC refuses to reveal source code 
Software
AEC refuses to reveal source code
By Allie Coyne | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Cites security fears in defying Senate order.
 
IBM and Apple target enterprise with iOS tie-up 
Software
IBM and Apple target enterprise with iOS tie-up
By Juha Saarinen, Brett Winterford | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
Apple makes first major move into enterprise market.
 
Telecom NZ launches commercial 700MHz 4G service 
Telco/ISP
Telecom NZ launches commercial 700MHz 4G service
By Juha Saarinen | 6 days ago | Comment Now 
May deploy service in cities if demand arises.
 
Google, Novartis design smart contact lens 
Hardware
Google, Novartis design smart contact lens
6 days ago | Comment Now 
Wearable technology project funded to fight diabetes.
 
ME Bank suffers post-upgrade processing glitch 
Software
ME Bank suffers post-upgrade processing glitch
By Allie Coyne | Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
One system issue follows another.
 
Ex-Oracle worker wins higher damages in sexual harassment case 
Software
Ex-Oracle worker wins higher damages in sexual harassment case
By Allie Coyne | Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
Award boosted by $112,000.
 
CrimTrac to tender for new biometrics system 
Software
CrimTrac to tender for new biometrics system
Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
Moving beyond the fingerprint.
 
Potential backdoors in US crypto standards discovered 
Security
Potential backdoors in US crypto standards discovered Powered by SC Magazine
By Stacy Cowley | Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
NIST-commissioned report released.
 
Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery 
Security
Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery Powered by SC Magazine
By Paris Cowan | Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
Privacy Commissioner not impressed.
 
Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications 
Security
Govt inquiry backs mandatory data breach notifications Powered by SC Magazine
By Allie Coyne | Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
Pushes for tech-neutral laws, supports updated cyber security strategy.
 
Oracle preps critical security update 
Security
Oracle preps critical security update Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
All Java vulnerabilities remotely exploitable.
 
British spies boast ability to intercept Skype calls 
Security
British spies boast ability to intercept Skype calls Powered by SC Magazine
By Juha Saarinen | Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
Black ops bag of tricks doesn't impress analyst.
 
Coles launches a mobile wallet 
Hardware
Coles launches a mobile wallet
Jul 15, 2014 | Comment Now 
Requires PayPass sticker; Coles credit card; Android or iOS app.
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