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Google Australia warns govt to tread carefully on new site block powers
Argues they're unnecessary, could curb freedom of expression.
Mar 18 2020 1:19PM
Israel deploys cyber-monitoring against coronavirus, tells people not to leave home
Emergency regulations enable Shin Bet security service to tap into cellular data.
Mar 18 2020 6:43AM
Social media giants warn of AI moderation errors as coronavirus empties offices
As companies empty offices and rely on automated takedown software.
Mar 18 2020 6:43AM
Cyber attack hits US health department amid coronavirus - Bloomberg
Prompting response from the National Security Council.
Mar 17 2020 6:37AM
US lawmakers seek to curb Huawei's access to US banks - document
New bid to thwart the Chinese giant amid failure of prior sanctions to curb its business.
Mar 13 2020 1:32PM
Microsoft releases patches for leaked, wormable 'SMBGhost' flaw
Marcus Hutchins of WannaCry fame releases proof of concept.
Mar 13 2020 10:09AM
Now Commonwealth Bank loses its chief technology officer
Another tech leader poached just a fortnight after chief digital officer lured by BCG.
Mar 13 2020 12:22AM
Avast disables vulnerability that left 400 million users open to abuse
Unsafe Javascript interpreter begone.
Mar 12 2020 5:25PM
Melbourne TAFE data breach exposes 55k student, staff files
Sensitive financial, health data accessed.
Mar 11 2020 12:49PM
Microsoft leaks critical, remotely exploitable Windows bug
Raises spectre of new WannaCry style worm.
Mar 11 2020 12:32PM
'Necurs' spam and malware botnet disrupted by Microsoft
Prolific Russian digital criminals lose control over their infrastructure.
Mar 11 2020 12:31PM
Poland's CD Projekt seeks age approval for cyberpunk game
New game from creator of The Witcher features voice of Keanu Reeves... and some violence.
Mar 11 2020 6:33AM
British PM Johnson faces lawmaker revolt on Huawei 5G role
Rebellion over government decision.
Mar 11 2020 6:22AM
Leidos loses its Australian chief
Surprise departure comes after major government wins.
Mar 11 2020 12:30AM
Flinders Uni to build $5m electronic warfare centre
Partners with Defence.
Mar 10 2020 6:55AM
NSW govt pledges to introduce mandatory data breach reporting
Becomes first state or territory to do so.
Mar 10 2020 6:55AM
Australian privacy watchdog sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Begins legal proceedings after two-year investigation.
Mar 9 2020 4:30PM
myGovID facial recognition trials slated for mid-2020
Biometric tests for digital identity app progressing.
Mar 6 2020 3:50PM
Govt clears the way for US CLOUD Act data swap deal
Introduces bill to formalise future bilateral agreement.
Mar 5 2020 2:24PM
Citrix bug forced Defence to pull recruitment database offline
After ASD advised of potential vulnerability.
Mar 5 2020 12:50PM
