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EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

Today Ry Crozier brings a dose of reality to the 'launch' of mainland National Broadband Network services, pointing out the limited number of trial customers and lack of systems for commercial deployment.

We look at the legal ramifications of a brouhaha at AusCERT, where former iTnews scribe Ben Grubb found himself on the wrong side of the law.

You may wish to check out the winners of the SC Magazine Awards announced at AusCERT.

I'm also posing a question to iTnews readers today - what are your tips for dealing with remote support scammers?

-- Brett Winterford

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

Telco/ISP
Armidale NBN users armed with big broadband quotas

By Ry Crozier | May 18, 2011

What NBN first release customers get from their ISPs.

 
 
Security
How the Microsoft/LogMeIn support scam works

By Brett Winterford | May 18, 2011

Comment: Don't fall for dodgy 'support' calls.

 
 
Hardware
Telstra insurance cover pays for thieves' internet use

By Ry Crozier | May 18, 2011

Option for iPhone buyers caught by 12-month warranty.

 
 
Security
AusCERT Facebook photo hack may be a test case

By Darren Pauli | May 18, 2011

Possible breach of Commonwealth and State computer crime laws, says Queensland Police.

 
 
Hardware
LG Aus irons bugs out of Optimus 2X

By David Binning | May 18, 2011

World's first dual-core phone on sale downunder.

 
 
Strategy
IBM touts analytics as top CIO priority

By Liz Tay | May 18, 2011

CEO, CIO strategies align in global survey.

 
 
Security
FCC asks Apple, Google to location-tracking forum

By Staff Writer | May 18, 2011

Will concerns translate into legislation?

 
 

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