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Hackers offer T-Mobile data for sale to highest bidder

Hackers offer T-Mobile data for sale to highest bidder

A group of hackers is claiming to have completely cracked T-Mobile’s network in the Unites States and stolen proprietary operating data, customer databases and financial records.
Iain Thomson Jun 9 2009 2:59PM Security
China to mandate web filtering tools

China to mandate web filtering tools

The Chinese government is said to be asking PC vendors to bundle filtering software on systems sold within the country.
Shaun Nichols Jun 9 2009 12:21PM Security
White House turns to hacker for security advice

White House turns to hacker for security advice

Jeff Moss, aka Dark Tangent, the white hat hacker who set up the Black Hat and DEFCON computer conferences, has been picked as a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC).
Iain Thomson Jun 9 2009 12:16PM Security
Aussie to lead international ICT education project

Aussie to lead international ICT education project

The Australian Government has joined a research project with Cisco, Intel and Microsoft that aims to bridge the gap between education systems and ICT advances.
Staff Writers Jun 9 2009 11:55AM Software
ATO struck by new phishing scam

ATO struck by new phishing scam

Users need to exercise caution when receiving emails purporting to be from the Australian Tax Office.
Brett Winterford Jun 9 2009 11:27AM Security
Telstra awards $1.19 billion of services deals

Telstra awards $1.19 billion of services deals

EDS and Infosys will pick up the lion’s share of application development and maintenance contracts up for grabs after Telstra dumped Satyam in March.
Ry Crozier Jun 9 2009 11:20AM Software
Google targets swine flu with Australian search data

Google targets swine flu with Australian search data

Google is monitoring its Australian users' flu-related search queries in an effort to provide daily information on the spread of influenza.
Liz Tay Jun 9 2009 9:34AM Software
IT budgets fall by five per cent

IT budgets fall by five per cent

IT budgets were cut by nearly five per cent in the first quarter of 2009, with nearly half of IT leaders (46 per cent) having to make changes to their spending plans, according to research by analyst Gartner.
Dave Bailey Jun 9 2009 7:02AM Hardware
Dell expands services with focus on storage

Dell expands services with focus on storage

Dell has expanded its service offerings designed to help businesses struggling with growing storage requirements.
Daniel Robinson Jun 9 2009 6:50AM Storage
Sweden's Pirate Party wins seat in European Parliament

Sweden's Pirate Party wins seat in European Parliament

A Swedish political party made up of copyright patent liberators and privacy campaigners has won a seat in the European Parliament.
David Neal Jun 9 2009 6:50AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft's Bing overtakes Yahoo in search stakes

Microsoft's Bing overtakes Yahoo in search stakes

Microsoft's Bing has already overtaken Yahoo Search to become the second most used search engine across the globe, according to figures from US web analysis firm StatCounter.
David Neal Jun 9 2009 6:50AM Software
IDC reports 18 per cent drop in value of storage sales

IDC reports 18 per cent drop in value of storage sales

Firms are buying increased amounts of storage, but the price being paid for that storage has dropped sharply, according to figures released today by market intelligence firm IDC.
Dave Bailey Jun 8 2009 7:46AM Storage
Framework promises blueprint for IT success

Framework promises blueprint for IT success

In the early part of this decade when Martin Curley, global director of innovation at Intel was looking for a framework that could cover the entire spectrum of IT activities, he couldn't find anything suitable.
Gareth Morgan Jun 8 2009 7:46AM Software
Twitter tackles impersonators

Twitter tackles impersonators

Twitter unveiled plans Saturday to tackle on-site impersonators, a problem that is increasing as the microblogging site grows in popularity.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 8 2009 7:37AM Software
EFF launches new service to inform on T&C changes

EFF launches new service to inform on T&C changes

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has begun a new service that tracks changes in the terms and conditions users have to sign to access online services.
Iain Thomson Jun 8 2009 7:37AM Telco/ISP
Best Buy memo gives hints on Windows 7 pricing

Best Buy memo gives hints on Windows 7 pricing

A leaked memo from electronics retailer Best Buy has given some indications of the pricing for the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system.
Iain Thomson Jun 8 2009 7:37AM Software
Spam server shutdown has little effect

Spam server shutdown has little effect

The shutdown of the Pricewert internet service provider (ISP) looks unlikely to have the same crushing effect of spam as theMcColo closure last year.
Iain Thomson Jun 8 2009 7:37AM Security
"Three strikes" rule for illegal downloads falls out of favour

"Three strikes" rule for illegal downloads falls out of favour

The UK government is reported to be moving away from introducing a "three strikes" policy to combat illegal downloaders.
Tom Young Jun 6 2009 10:50AM Telco/ISP
Google promises major Docs improvements

Google promises major Docs improvements

Google has announced that its Google Docs productivity suite will be updated with a number of improvements over the next 12 months.
Rosalie Marshall Jun 6 2009 10:47AM Software
Google issues test Chrome builds for Mac and Linux

Google issues test Chrome builds for Mac and Linux

Google has made available test versions of its Chrome browser for Mac OS X and Linux, but warned the builds are aimed at developers and not stable enough for everyday use.
Daniel Robinson Jun 6 2009 10:47AM Software

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