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Google Cloud outage hits platforms

Google Cloud outage hits platforms

Including Spotify and Discord.
Staff Writer Jun 13 2025 6:41AM Cloud
Microsoft pulls back from more data centre leases

Microsoft pulls back from more data centre leases

In US and Europe.
Staff Writer Mar 27 2025 6:06AM Cloud
Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australian election

Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australian election

Via its local fact-checking program.
Staff Writer Mar 19 2025 6:46AM Software
ASIC sues FIIG Securities for cyber security failures

ASIC sues FIIG Securities for cyber security failures

Over a four-year period.
Staff Writer Mar 14 2025 5:58AM Security
Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering questions

Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering questions

Dispute may end up in court.
Staff Writer Feb 24 2025 6:41AM Telco/ISP
Amazon to stop support for Chime next year

Amazon to stop support for Chime next year

Will not accept new customer sign-ups.
Staff Writer Feb 21 2025 6:25AM Telco/ISP
New downloads of DeepSeek suspended in South Korea

New downloads of DeepSeek suspended in South Korea

Data protection agency says.
Staff Writer Feb 18 2025 10:31AM Security
Italian websites targeted by alleged pro-Russian hackers

Italian websites targeted by alleged pro-Russian hackers

Hits banks and airports.
Staff Writer Feb 18 2025 2:31AM Security
Meta backs data analytics firm Databricks

Meta backs data analytics firm Databricks

Part of US$10 billion funding round.
Staff Writer Jan 23 2025 6:23AM Software
US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Chinese company over Salt Typhoon hack

US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on Chinese company over Salt Typhoon hack

Described by some as the worst telecom hacks in US history.
Staff Writer Jan 19 2025 11:45AM Security
HPE secures US$1 billion AI server deal for Elon Musk's X

HPE secures US$1 billion AI server deal for Elon Musk's X

Dell Technologies and Super Micro also in the running.
Staff Writer Jan 13 2025 6:14AM Hardware
Palantir, Anduril sign partnership for AI training in defence

Palantir, Anduril sign partnership for AI training in defence

May help navigate sensitivity issues.
Staff Writer Dec 9 2024 6:31AM Software
Sophos buys Secureworks for US$859 million

Sophos buys Secureworks for US$859 million

From Dell Technologies.
Staff Writer Oct 22 2024 6:17AM Security
Meta fined millions for plaintext password storage

Meta fined millions for plaintext password storage

By EU privacy regulator.
Staff Writer Sep 30 2024 6:33AM Security
FBI disrupts 'Flax Typhoon' hacking group

FBI disrupts 'Flax Typhoon' hacking group

Wrests thousands of compromised devices from its grasp.
Staff Writer Sep 19 2024 10:27PM Security
Australia's RBA to prioritise wholesale CBDC work over retail

Australia's RBA to prioritise wholesale CBDC work over retail

A top policymaker said on Wednesday.
Staff Writer Sep 18 2024 10:43AM Emerging Tech
United Airlines taps Starlink for in-flight internet

United Airlines taps Starlink for in-flight internet

Plans to keep services free.
Staff Writer Sep 16 2024 6:03AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft hosts cybersecurity summit after global IT outage

Microsoft hosts cybersecurity summit after global IT outage

Microsoft held a summit on Tuesday to discuss steps to improve cybersecurity systems, after a faulty software update from CrowdStrike caused a global IT outage in July.
Staff Writer Sep 11 2024 11:10AM Governance
OpenAI signs content deal with Condé Nast

OpenAI signs content deal with Condé Nast

Announced a multi-year partnership with Condé Nast.
Staff Writer Aug 21 2024 4:03PM Emerging Tech
Dispossessor ransomware group shut down

Dispossessor ransomware group shut down

Australian companies among its victims.
Staff Writer Aug 13 2024 8:58PM Security

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