Software

Bluetooth phone apps for tracking COVID-19 show modest early results

Bluetooth phone apps for tracking COVID-19 show modest early results

But centralised, surveillance-based approaches often viewed as invasive and unacceptable.
Aradhana Aravindan and Sankalp Phartiyal Apr 22 2020 6:41AM Networking
Health minister now unsure if source code for COVID contact tracing app is safe to release

Health minister now unsure if source code for COVID contact tracing app is safe to release

Despite previous assurances by government services minister Stuart Robert.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 21 2020 1:58PM Security
Polish games operator's IPO a success as stay-at home lockdown boosts outlook

Polish games operator's IPO a success as stay-at home lockdown boosts outlook

After doubling on their debut late last week on increased gaming during lockdowns.
Agnieszka Barteczko and Anna Koper Apr 21 2020 1:43PM Networking
ASD reckons vaccine targets just the shot

ASD reckons vaccine targets just the shot

Tight on words, bigger on results.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 21 2020 7:03AM Security
Govt raises prospect of new laws for COVID contact tracing app

Govt raises prospect of new laws for COVID contact tracing app

As privacy fears persist.
Justin Hendry , Julian Bajkowski Apr 21 2020 6:58AM Security
Rift opens over European coronavirus contact tracing apps

Rift opens over European coronavirus contact tracing apps

Potentially hindering efforts to curb the pandemic and ease crippling travel restrictions.
Douglas Busvine Apr 21 2020 6:43AM Security
Facebook, three Indonesian firms in early talks for mobile payment approval - regulator

Facebook, three Indonesian firms in early talks for mobile payment approval - regulator

Applying for approval to launch mobile payments.
Fanny Potkin Apr 21 2020 6:43AM Financial Services
Services Australia doubles myGov capacity again to meet demand

Services Australia doubles myGov capacity again to meet demand

From 150k to 300k concurrent users.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2020 7:36PM Strategy
Australia plans law forcing Google, Facebook to share ad revenue with domestic media firms

Australia plans law forcing Google, Facebook to share ad revenue with domestic media firms

Legislation within months.
Staff Writer Apr 20 2020 1:18PM Financial Services
NAB takes $1bn software hit to bottom line

NAB takes $1bn software hit to bottom line

McEwan goes Kondo on code shop.
Julian Bajkowski Apr 20 2020 11:04AM Financial Services
ANU commits to online exams, invigilation despite student concerns

ANU commits to online exams, invigilation despite student concerns

Once bitten, twice shy.
Matt Johnston Apr 20 2020 7:03AM Projects
Cognizant hit by 'Maze' ransomware attack

Cognizant hit by 'Maze' ransomware attack

Rresulting in service disruptions for some of its clients.
Staff Writer Apr 20 2020 6:43AM Networking
Hacking against corporations surges as workers take computers home

Hacking against corporations surges as workers take computers home

Thieves take advantage of security weakened by pandemic work-from-home policies.
Joseph Menn Apr 20 2020 6:43AM Networking
Google to waive ad serving fees for news publishers amid virus crisis

Google to waive ad serving fees for news publishers amid virus crisis

For the next five months.
Ayanti Bera and Paresh Dave Apr 20 2020 6:43AM Financial Services
Govt to release source code of forthcoming 'COVID trace' app

Govt to release source code of forthcoming 'COVID trace' app

Will also make privacy assessment public.
Ry Crozier Apr 18 2020 3:50PM Security
Woolworths reports 320 percent rise in app use as shoppers digitally prep

Woolworths reports 320 percent rise in app use as shoppers digitally prep

Beds down delivery processes.
Ry Crozier Apr 18 2020 8:45AM Software
Morrison refuses to 'be drawn' on making contact tracing app compulsory

Morrison refuses to 'be drawn' on making contact tracing app compulsory

In the event that voluntary take-up isn't high enough.
Ry Crozier Apr 17 2020 11:58AM Security
India's cyber centre says Zoom 'not a safe platform'

India's cyber centre says Zoom 'not a safe platform'

Joins other countries in sharing concerns.
Sachin Ravikumar Apr 17 2020 11:54AM Security
EU wants voluntary, privacy-based virus-tracking mobile apps

EU wants voluntary, privacy-based virus-tracking mobile apps

Contract tracing takes shape.
Foo Yun Chee Apr 17 2020 11:30AM Security
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency gets a revamp

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency gets a revamp

In the hope it will satisfy regulators.
Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Tom Wilson Apr 17 2020 10:32AM Financial Services

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