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Facebook delays naming oversight board members until 2020
US regulator weighs action against Facebook over how its apps interact
Banks position for payments war as PAX enters Australia with Android card-killer terminal
NSW govt told to urgently improve cyber security resilience
Researchers criticise AI software that predicts emotions
crackdown
Australia's 'world-first' social media laws could require action within an hour
Attorney-General defines what he sees as reasonable.
Apr 4 2019 12:52PM
SAP revises pricing after customer crackdown backfires
Addresses fees for automated calls on SAP systems and data.
Apr 11 2018 5:55AM
Utilities, ports may have to reveal IT outsourcers to govt
Security crackdown for critical infrastructure.
Oct 10 2017 12:59PM
IT managers dodge ATO expenses crackdown
But spare a thought for sales and marketing.
Jun 18 2013 6:30AM
Microsoft, FBI crack Citadel botnets
Australian law enforcement contributes to bust.
Jun 6 2013 1:17PM
Microsoft intervenes in Russian NGO crackdown
Licenses pirated software to thwart raids.
Sep 14 2010 6:35AM
Telstra takes tougher stance on premium SMS
Telstra will introduce tough new rules on premium SMS providers before the end of June, including double opt-in requirements and a process to terminate providers with “continued high and unacceptable complaint levels”.
Apr 3 2009 3:10PM
Microsoft steps up piracy crackdown
Microsoft has taken legal action against eight software dealers in the US, Canada, Egypt and the Netherlands following hundreds of reports to its anti-piracy hotline..
May 7 2008 7:40AM
Crackdown urged on child porn sites
Co-ordinated international efforts targeting fewer than 3,000 websites could effectively tackle the bulk of online child pornography, according to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)..
Apr 18 2008 7:15AM
U2 manager calls for P2P crackdown
The manager of rock band U2 has called on ISPs to crack down on illegal music downloads in order to keep bands in business..
Jan 30 2008 7:08AM
China threatens internet crackdown
Spies stealing state and military secrets, but no mention of Chinese hacking
in the West.
in the West.
Sep 13 2007 9:53AM
Russia promises piracy crackdown
Minister reassures CeBIT of new laws to tackle malware.
Mar 20 2007 1:11PM
Web piracy crackdown involving Adobe and Microsoft
Global blitz on software scams.
Mar 13 2007 2:15PM
Outsourcers alerted to India call centre crackdown
Recent moves to axe unregulated call centres could have serious consequences.
Mar 13 2007 2:12PM
Microsoft steps up phishing crackdown
Software giant files charges across Europe and the Middle East.
Nov 24 2006 9:50AM
Secret Service goes public on cybercrime crackdown
The U.S. Secret Service has publicized an ongoing undercover operation targeting people who steal personal information and create malicious software to sell it in online forums.
Mar 31 2006 10:53PM
More arrests in Aust child porn crackdown
Police have made further arrests around Australia, as part of a nationwide crackdown on child pornography.
Oct 7 2004 12:00AM
Aust crackdown on internet child porn
An Australian-wide investigation into internet child pornography could lead to hundreds of prosecutions, after 400 search warrants were executed this week.
Sep 30 2004 12:00AM
Crackdown on internet crime leads to 150 arrests or convictions
The Department of Justice Thursday said an investigation this summer into online fraud and crime has led to more than 150 arrests or convictions nationwide.
Aug 27 2004 4:06AM
