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Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

Telcos get new powers to block malicious SMS scams at scale

As Telstra begins piloting its 'cyber safety capability'.
Justin Hendry Nov 29 2021 12:50PM Telco/ISP
Gov considers new powers for telcos to block malicious SMS scams

Gov considers new powers for telcos to block malicious SMS scams

Home Affairs boss says discussions underway.
Justin Hendry Oct 27 2021 6:14AM Strategy
MinterEllison makes its IT security 'interventions' easier to understand

MinterEllison makes its IT security 'interventions' easier to understand

Simplifies processes, provides better context to users.
Ry Crozier Mar 1 2021 12:35PM Security
Telstra stands up automated platform to block scam calls

Telstra stands up automated platform to block scam calls

'No mean feat', says CEO Andrew Penn.
Ry Crozier Feb 16 2021 12:20PM Telco/ISP
Internet companies urge rejection of new social media regulations

Internet companies urge rejection of new social media regulations

Could narrow their ability to remove "objectionable" content.
David Shepardson and Nandita Bose Sep 3 2020 11:53AM Telco/ISP
Google Australia warns govt to tread carefully on new site block powers

Google Australia warns govt to tread carefully on new site block powers

Argues they're unnecessary, could curb freedom of expression.
Ry Crozier Mar 18 2020 1:19PM Telco/ISP
Govt agrees to ISP-level site-blocking of 'dangerous material'

Govt agrees to ISP-level site-blocking of 'dangerous material'

To create 24/7 centre to monitor 'online crisis events'.
Ry Crozier Aug 26 2019 6:30AM Telco/ISP
Govt asked to create new ISP-level site blocking powers

Govt asked to create new ISP-level site blocking powers

With an expanded range of content targeted.
Ry Crozier Jul 1 2019 12:46PM Telco/ISP
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone temporarily block websites after Christchurch attack

Telstra, Optus and Vodafone temporarily block websites after Christchurch attack

Updated: As NZ telcos seek longer-term solution.
Ry Crozier Mar 19 2019 10:01AM Telco/ISP
Site blocking expansion waved through committee

Site blocking expansion waved through committee

High number of rights holder submissions used as evidence of need.
Ry Crozier Nov 27 2018 10:05AM Telco/ISP
Google attacks Australian government for "rushing" site block expansion

Google attacks Australian government for "rushing" site block expansion

Says expanding scope makes no sense.
Ry Crozier Nov 20 2018 10:40PM Telco/ISP
Govt to beef up website blocking laws

Govt to beef up website blocking laws

Targets file hosting sites, mirrors and proxies.
Ry Crozier Oct 18 2018 9:24AM Telco/ISP
Aussies get used to website blocking regime

Aussies get used to website blocking regime

Less likely than last year to try to bypass it.
Ry Crozier Aug 8 2018 11:11AM Telco/ISP
Turnbull introduces bill to block piracy websites

Turnbull introduces bill to block piracy websites

Takes ownership of legislation from Brandis.
Allie Coyne Mar 26 2015 9:12AM Telco/ISP
Brandis prepares to introduce site blocking legislation

Brandis prepares to introduce site blocking legislation

Updated: ISPs not consulted.
Allie Coyne Mar 17 2015 2:49PM Security
Attorney-General agency implicated in web filter scandal

Attorney-General agency implicated in web filter scandal

Accusations of secrecy, but don't be alarmed.
Ry Crozier May 30 2013 3:41PM Security
Attorney-General agency implicated in web blocking scandal

Attorney-General agency implicated in web blocking scandal

Accusations of secrecy, but don't be alarmed.
Ry Crozier May 30 2013 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Parliament repeals .info filter

Parliament repeals .info filter

Internal concerns aired.
John Hilvert Feb 29 2012 3:52PM Security
Firefox add-on circumvents SOPA blocking

Firefox add-on circumvents SOPA blocking

Technical work around to proposed anti-piracy bill.
Stewart Mitchell Dec 22 2011 9:43AM Security
Firefox add-on circumvents SOPA blocking

Firefox add-on circumvents SOPA blocking

Technical work around to proposed anti-piracy bill.
Stewart Mitchell Dec 22 2011 8:52AM Networking

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