abuse
UK unveils law to fine social media firms which fail to remove online abuse
Up to 10 percent of turnover.
May 12 2021 11:42AM
Westpac outs NPP as enabler for abusive payment messages
NPPA says it can't see content of transaction descriptions.
Apr 30 2021 7:05AM
Woolworths to trial body-worn cameras in 11 supermarkets
Only used as 'last resort' to capture video.
Apr 18 2021 8:51AM
Westpac turns to analytics to find abuse in transaction descriptions
Tightens safeguards as incidents rise.
Feb 9 2021 11:40AM
eSafety Commissioner talks internet anonymity with DTA, social platforms
Explores technical countermeasures for online abuse.
Oct 22 2020 6:49AM
NAB highlights technical hurdles filtering for abuse in transaction descriptions
As other banks step up keyword monitoring.
Sep 16 2020 3:44PM
NAB builds portfolio of 1200 APIs
Keeps close tabs on usage after incident at banking rival.
Sep 9 2020 12:39PM
CBA, other banks weigh IT countermeasures against digital payment abuse
In response to messages hidden in low-value transaction descriptions.
Jun 11 2020 6:50AM
CBA uncovers abusive messages in digital transaction descriptions
More than 8000 customers harassed via low-value deposits.
Jun 4 2020 10:08AM
ANZ Banking Group reveals major cyber defence overhaul
Powered by 1.5 Petabyte analytics environment.
Jul 31 2018 12:00PM
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Victorian councillors' phone use to be made public
Personal calls lead to $18,000 bill.
Jan 14 2014 6:40AM
AusBBS adds unlimited NBN plans to arsenal
Prepared to avoid quota abusers.
May 27 2013 12:04PM
Telecom NZ sign up to internet filter
Blocks child abuse materials.
Nov 3 2010 2:07PM
Apple logs patent for abuse detection system
Stores details of user-inflicted damage.
Aug 8 2009 9:29AM
Aussie-registered sexual abuse sites shut down
A network of websites registered in Australia that reportedly provided access to child sexual abuse material have been shut down in a joint operation between Irish and local authorities.
Oct 1 2008 3:35PM
Global trends point to rise in messaging abuse
"It's the economy, stupid." It worked for spammers now, and it will work for spammers in the future.
Aug 29 2007 11:06AM
Surge in severe child abuse images online
The number of images depicting extreme child abuse has quadrupled over the past three years, according to the latest figures from the UK's internet watchdog.
Apr 18 2007 9:59AM
Poll: Child abuse suspicion no excuse for hacking
Nearly two-thirds of computer users are against illegally infecting or hacking into a computer, even if it is suspected of belonging to a paedophile, a new poll shows.
Mar 1 2007 12:45AM
Canadian ISPs battle child abuse
Service providers join up with Cybertip.ca.
Nov 28 2006 10:00AM
Hackers abuse UK government wiki
Swastika pasted onto Defra website.
Sep 7 2006 8:45AM
