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Australia's new cyber security policy must consider past mistakes

Australia's new cyber security policy must consider past mistakes

[Blog post] Cyberspace won't be secure until legacy problems are sorted out.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2016 2:30PM Security
Rio Tinto IT tool unearths millions in prized iron ore

Rio Tinto IT tool unearths millions in prized iron ore

But "couldn't care less about data".
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2016 2:30PM Software
Gmail on Android adds support for Exchange accounts

Gmail on Android adds support for Exchange accounts

Long-awaited feature finally arrives.
Staff Writers Apr 26 2016 10:21AM Software
Inside NSW rural firies' cloud-first strategy

Inside NSW rural firies' cloud-first strategy

Ideal candidate for scalable infrastructure.
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2016 10:06AM Software
NSW govt to spend $63m overhauling emergency comms

NSW govt to spend $63m overhauling emergency comms

One network to rule them all.
Allie Coyne Apr 26 2016 9:36AM Telco/ISP
DDoS blackmailers scare users with empty threats

DDoS blackmailers scare users with empty threats

'Armada Collective' emails dupe recipients.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2016 9:03AM Security
Researchers trace hackers' way in to Bangladesh Bank

Researchers trace hackers' way in to Bangladesh Bank

Alliance Access server platform targeted.
Staff Writers Apr 26 2016 6:52AM Security
Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Attackers use Hacking Team exploit to drop ransomware

Around a quarter of older Android devices at risk.
Juha Saarinen Apr 26 2016 6:44AM Security
Michael Malone joins NBN board

Michael Malone joins NBN board

Replaces Simon Hackett.
Allie Coyne Apr 22 2016 3:30PM Telco/ISP
Researcher finds backdoor on Facebook server

Researcher finds backdoor on Facebook server

Staffer passwords captured and copied.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2016 11:00AM Security
Revealed: Why the govt is pushing for telco network 'quality' rules

Revealed: Why the govt is pushing for telco network 'quality' rules

Pocket private networks under pressure.
Ry Crozier Apr 22 2016 9:41AM Telco/ISP
FBI paid more than $1.7m to crack San Bernardino iPhone

FBI paid more than $1.7m to crack San Bernardino iPhone

Highest figure ever.
Staff Writers Apr 22 2016 6:47AM Security
British spy agencies' secret mass surveillance revealed

British spy agencies' secret mass surveillance revealed

"Bulk personal datasets" could contain all recorded data on an individual.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2016 6:36AM Security
Long name? No SmartGate entry into Australia for you

Long name? No SmartGate entry into Australia for you

System struggles with more than 24 characters.
Allie Coyne Apr 21 2016 2:04PM Software
Google could be fined over anti-competitive practice in Europe

Google could be fined over anti-competitive practice in Europe

EU regulators slap company for forcing pre-installs.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2016 12:48PM Hardware
Airbus uses cognitive computing to prevent plane crashes

Airbus uses cognitive computing to prevent plane crashes

Safety, rather than pilot-less jets, the priority.
Andrew Sadauskas Apr 21 2016 11:35AM Software
Telstra buys multi-million-dollar stake in open source developer

Telstra buys multi-million-dollar stake in open source developer

Nginx gets a $10.3 million shot in the arm.
Juha Saarinen Apr 21 2016 10:39AM Software
NSW Transport data liberation could lead to app deluge

NSW Transport data liberation could lead to app deluge

APIs made available to all developers.
Paris Cowan Apr 21 2016 10:05AM Software
Apple refused China request for source code

Apple refused China request for source code

Lawyer reveals recent request.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2016 6:55AM Security
Govt to spend $230m on cyber security strategy

Govt to spend $230m on cyber security strategy

Will appoint a "cyber ambassador".
Allie Coyne Apr 21 2016 6:32AM Security

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