Technology

iiNet attempts to delay copyright case rejected

iiNet attempts to delay copyright case rejected

Attempts by ISP iiNet to delay the start of its copyright case have been rejected by the Federal Court, with a decision now expected before Christmas, the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) has revealed.
Ry Crozier May 8 2009 2:50PM Telco/ISP
Sergey Brin reflects on the state of search

Sergey Brin reflects on the state of search

Google founder Sergey Brin has shared his thoughts on the progress of the web search market.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009 1:16PM Software
Microsoft plans to patch PowerPoint flaw

Microsoft plans to patch PowerPoint flaw

Microsoft is preparing to issue a patch for a security vulnerability that has plagued users since early last month.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009 1:16PM Software
Intel and Novell make mobile push

Intel and Novell make mobile push

Intel and Novell have renewed their backing for Linux-based mobile devices.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009 1:16PM Software
Telstra appoints David Thodey as chief, Donald McGauchie resigns

Telstra appoints David Thodey as chief, Donald McGauchie resigns

Telstra has extended an olive branch to the federal government by appointing group managing director of enterprise and government David Thodey as its CEO.
May 8 2009 12:09PM Telco/ISP
Signature-based scanners fail to pick up malware

Signature-based scanners fail to pick up malware

Signature-based scanners are failing to pick up more than half of malware, according to ScanSafe's quarterly Global Threat Report.
SC Australia Staff May 8 2009 10:45AM Security
Missile plans, banking details and health records found on old hard drives

Missile plans, banking details and health records found on old hard drives

Information for missile defence, banking details and NHS records have been found on old hard drives.
Dan Raywood May 8 2009 10:30AM Security
PowerPoint sole fix coming from Microsoft

PowerPoint sole fix coming from Microsoft

Microsoft said it expects to release a single patch next week -- this one to repair a zero-day vulnerability in PowerPoint that is being leveraged in ongoing, targeted attacks.
Dan Kaplan May 8 2009 10:25AM Security
Security firms warn of malware avalanche

Security firms warn of malware avalanche

Security firm Fortinet has warned in its latest threat report of an ever-growing tide of malware.
Staff Writers May 8 2009 10:13AM Security
OpenOffice 3.1 promises major improvements

OpenOffice 3.1 promises major improvements

The OpenOffice.org community has released an updated version of its office suite, adding changes such as improved graphics and better file-locking support for multi-user environments.
Daniel Robinson May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Microsoft integrates Photosynth into Virtual Earth

Microsoft integrates Photosynth into Virtual Earth

Microsoft has announced the integration of Photosynth technology into its Virtual Earth mapping platform.
Ian Williams May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft has announced that the Windows 7 operating system will contain a number of piracy 'tweaks' designed to protect its own interests and those of its customers.
David Neal May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Sophos Australia on recruitment drive

Sophos Australia on recruitment drive

The security firm is increasing its head-count over the next 12 months in response to a growth in mid-tier to enterprise markets.
Staff Writers May 7 2009 2:55PM Security
Elderly Aussies’ lack of interest in web concerns ACMA

Elderly Aussies’ lack of interest in web concerns ACMA

More than half of Australians aged over 65 don’t have the internet at home and 44 per cent have never used the Web, according to an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) report.
Staff Writers May 7 2009 2:10PM Telco/ISP
Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft has published a list of applications that it will not allow to be sold in its applications MarketPlace, announced earlier this year.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009 1:15PM Software
US still withholding key ACTA data

US still withholding key ACTA data

The US government has been accused of paying lip service to openness over the forthcoming Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) treaty.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009 1:15PM Telco/ISP
Swedish hacker indicted for Cisco attack

Swedish hacker indicted for Cisco attack

A 21 year old Swedish hacker has been indicted for attacks on Cisco that saw the networking giant’s source code stolen.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009 1:15PM Networking
Aussie Windows 7 internet traffic “as big as Obama”?

Aussie Windows 7 internet traffic “as big as Obama”?

Akamai has confirmed that internet traffic on its Aussie network yesterday sustained levels between nine and 12 per cent higher than normal, caused by an “event” it said was either as big - or bigger - than the Obama inauguration.
Ry Crozier May 7 2009 12:53PM Telco/ISP
Facebook users duped into revealing personal details

Facebook users duped into revealing personal details

Users of popular social networking sites have been tricked into divulging personal information, according to the Q1 2009 email threat report from Cyberoam.
Dan Raywood May 7 2009 11:17AM Security
Green tech firms ponder carbon emissions delay

Green tech firms ponder carbon emissions delay

The delayed introduction of the carbon pollution reduction scheme is expected to have a mixed impact on the local green IT sector.
Ry Crozier May 7 2009 11:17AM Software

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?