Allie Coyne

Allie Coyne is a Sydney-based journalist and the editor of iTnews.

Coyne started on iTnews in 2013 after almost two years running the website of technology channel publication CRN.

Coyne won best new journalist in the 2013 Microsoft IT Journalism Awards, and was named best business technology journalist at the same awards in 2015, again in 2016, and won best security journalist in 2018. She left iTnews in 2018.

Recent articles by Allie Coyne

Photos: Meet the US Navy's drone shark

Photos: Meet the US Navy's drone shark

'GhostSwimmer' robot to be used for environmental data collection and surveillance.
Allie Coyne Dec 19 2014 10:21AM Hardware
ICANN stung in phishing attack

ICANN stung in phishing attack

Several systems compromised.
Allie Coyne Dec 18 2014 8:41AM Security
Telstra eyes up Pacnet for acquisition

Telstra eyes up Pacnet for acquisition

Working to take over 46,000km of undersea cable.
Allie Coyne Dec 17 2014 3:23PM Telco/ISP
Vocus confirms Amcom acquisition

Vocus confirms Amcom acquisition

Offers $2.45 per share in all-scrip deal.
Allie Coyne Dec 17 2014 3:21PM Telco/ISP
Australian police fail to quantify metadata use in investigations

Australian police fail to quantify metadata use in investigations

Law enforcement agencies lay out case for data retention.
Allie Coyne Dec 17 2014 11:11AM Telco/ISP
Android apps accessing user data without asking

Android apps accessing user data without asking

Issue affects Android 4.3 and older.
Allie Coyne Dec 16 2014 11:23AM Security
Telstra hit with $102k penalty for 'misleading' iPhone 6 ad

Telstra hit with $102k penalty for 'misleading' iPhone 6 ad

Telco 'surprised' to receive infringement notice.
Allie Coyne Dec 16 2014 10:23AM Telco/ISP
NAB takes new approach to software testing

NAB takes new approach to software testing

Opts for units over man hours.
Allie Coyne Dec 16 2014 6:03AM Software
Microsoft pulls buggy Win 7 update over critical errors

Microsoft pulls buggy Win 7 update over critical errors

Root cert patch causes issues with graphics drivers, Windows Defender.
Allie Coyne Dec 15 2014 8:22AM Software
Telstra hands over copper, HFC in new $11bn NBN deal

Telstra hands over copper, HFC in new $11bn NBN deal

Value of 2011 deal remains intact.
Allie Coyne Dec 14 2014 2:56PM Telco/ISP
Qantas gives IT direct reporting line into CEO

Qantas gives IT direct reporting line into CEO

Expands head of strategy role to encompass IT.
Allie Coyne Dec 12 2014 5:06PM Strategy
Aviation bodies unite to tackle cyber threats

Aviation bodies unite to tackle cyber threats

Concerned hackers could threaten lives.
Allie Coyne Dec 12 2014 12:30PM Security
Photos: Meet the FBI's most wanted cyber suspects

Photos: Meet the FBI's most wanted cyber suspects

Alleged Zeus, cyber espionage operators among targets.
Allie Coyne Dec 12 2014 12:13PM Security
CommBank’s head of IT operations steps down

CommBank’s head of IT operations steps down

Replacement named.
Allie Coyne Dec 12 2014 6:34AM Financial Services
NBN Co to charge developers for fibre

NBN Co to charge developers for fibre

$300 passed on to end-users.
Allie Coyne Dec 11 2014 1:43PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft yanks Exchange 2010 patch

Microsoft yanks Exchange 2010 patch

Issues means Exchange not connecting with Outlook.
Allie Coyne Dec 11 2014 10:23AM Software
Govt gives ISPs four months to develop piracy code

Govt gives ISPs four months to develop piracy code

Will introduce website blocking for non-Aussie torrent sites.
Allie Coyne Dec 10 2014 2:30PM Telco/ISP
Tech giants team up to create standard for 2FA

Tech giants team up to create standard for 2FA

Forgo patents in bid to get rid of single-­factor log-ins.
Allie Coyne Dec 10 2014 1:36PM Security
CIO wanted to lead Commonwealth Games IT

CIO wanted to lead Commonwealth Games IT

Event management experience a plus.
Allie Coyne Dec 10 2014 11:08AM Strategy
Photos: BOQ's new tech-enabled headquarters

Photos: BOQ's new tech-enabled headquarters

A move to a new office provides the opportunity for a fresh approach to working.
Allie Coyne Dec 10 2014 6:45AM Strategy

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