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CIA-backed firm claims DarkSide ransomware site has shut down
15 May 2021 in SecurityA CIA-backed threat intelligence firm claims the operator of the DarkSide ransomware gang has lost control of its infrastructure after…
FULL LAUNCH VIDEO: Dyson’s first vacuum cleaner with laser detect tech reveals hidden dust to help create healthier homes, and it’s AWESOME
14 May 2021 in Home TechHaving revolutionised cordless vacuums, and then having added removable batteries in the last generation to deliver 120 minutes of non-stop,…
Google Cloud, PayPal accelerate digital transformation to meet PayPal customer needs
14 May 2021 in DealsGoogle Cloud and PayPal have announced they are deepening their relationship to further accelerate PayPal’s digital transformation and evolving customer…
New cyber rules will be judged by their efficacy: Tenable chief
14 May 2021 in SecurityThe executive order on cyber security issued by the US on Thursday will be judged by whether it can stop…
Apple looking at US$60b windfall through new privacy campaign: claim
14 May 2021 in MobilityApple has opened up a possible new revenue stream that could be as much as US$60 billion (A$77.6 billion) through…
ACCC: Telstra to pay $50m penalty for unconscionable sales to Indigenous consumers
13 May 2021 in Technology RegulationThe Federal Court today ordered that Telstra pay $50 million in penalties for engaging in unconscionable conduct when it sold…
Bitcoin set to fall in value after Tesla stops its use for purchases
13 May 2021 in MarketThe value of bitcoin is likely to fall in coming days after Tesla owner Elon Musk announced on Thursday that…
Ransomware functions as a well-organised ecosystem: Kaspersky claim
13 May 2021 in SecurityThe process of staging a ransomware attack is much more complex than portrayed, with a number of actors involved, the…
IBM announces breakthrough hybrid cloud and AI capabilities at annual conference
12 May 2021 in Cloud ComputingIBM announced a raft of advances in artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud and quantum computing during its online Think 2021 conference…
Telstra accused of over-selling to seniors
12 May 2021 in Telecoms & NBNMany senior customers have stayed loyal to Telstra, but some complain they are being oversold products they don't want or…
Deadline approaches for WhatsApp privacy changes to take effect
12 May 2021 in AppsChanges announced to the WhatsApp privacy policy and scheduled to take effect on 15 May will not result in accounts…
Microsoft issues 55 patches; Adobe on Windows under attack
12 May 2021 in SecurityMicrosoft has issued fixes for 55 vulnerabilities in its products as part of its monthly patch Tuesday. Four of the…
NBN Co technicians walk off the job nation-wide in ongoing protest
12 May 2021 in Telecoms & NBNMore than 600 technicians employed by the NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, will walk off…
Intel launches 11th-gen Intel Core H-series (Tiger Lake-H) worldwide
12 May 2021 in Fuzzy LogicIntel says its new processor is faster than AMD’s top Ryzen processor, but both companies series of processors, from the…
MEGA UPDATED: Australian IT industry responds to 2021 Federal Budget
11 May 2021 in Government TechMEGA UPDATED: More than FIFTY top IT companies in Australia have provided IT industry commentary on Australia’s 2021 Federal Budget,…
Breaking IT News
GuRu and Motorola the latest to announce ‘over-the-air’ wirelessly powered tech
14 May 2021 in Telecoms & NBNSince 2015, I’ve heard promises of over-the-air wireless technology, with Ossia, Energous, Xiaomi and Motorola among the companies who have…
ACMS Official opening of the National Computer Heritage Centre
14 May 2021 in Home TechThe ACMS is the Australian Computer Museum Society and it is having a ticketed event for the public this weekend,…
Lenovo Go built for productivity and designed for hybrid workforce
14 May 2021 in Business ITLenovo showcases Lenovo Go, a new line of PC accessories to help enhance productivity. The new line includes a power…
HTC Vive takes virtual reality to the next level
14 May 2021 in Business ITHTC Vive launches a series of virtual reality products to create the best immersive experience for its customers.
Encryption use increases in Australia as organisations focus on specific threat vectors, reveals Entrust 2021 Australia Encryption Trends Study
14 May 2021 in Business ITConducted by the Ponemon Institute, the 16th annual study highlights that Australia outpaces global average encryption adoption, and other key…
74% of CISO willing to pay premium to work with cybersecurity vendors, 97% use leadership content: report
14 May 2021 in Business ITA majority of Chief Information Security Officers are ready to pay premium to cybersecurity vendors or “thought leaders”, according to…
Two-thirds of CISOs fear network attack in next 12 months
14 May 2021 in SecurityAlmost two-thirds (64%) of chief information security officers in 14 countries believe they will be hit by a material cyber-attack…
Bhargav Kumar Bhatt is now Vertiv national mechanical and electrical channel manager
14 May 2021 in People MovesBhargav Kumar Bhatt is now Vertiv’s national mechanical and electrical channel manager, ANZ. In his capacity, he will be “managing…
GitHub now allows video uploads in issues, pull requests, discussions and more
14 May 2021 in Open SourceOpen-source software repository and collaboration site GitHub contains the text-based source code for millions upon millions of projects, and today…
Coupa’s cuppa of Australia Budget 2021 commentary - supply chain resilience announcement ‘falls short’
14 May 2021 in Government Tech PolicyProcurement and supply chain management solution provider Coupa says the Budget’s Office of Supply Chain Resilience announcement falls short, and…
Beam and Moovit connect Australians to more e-scooters and e-bikes
14 May 2021 in AppsBeam and Moovit are partnering to provide the Australian public more convenient options when they’re commuting around the city. The…
Square opens APIs
14 May 2021 in Business SoftwarePayments provider Square has announced three new developer tools: Web Payments API, Loyalty API, and early access to the Snippets…
Reviews
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Pokimane renews her contract with HyperX
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Female content creator Pokimane says it was easy for her to sign again with HyperX after “an incredible… -
Review: Price just one plus for OPPO A54, Australia's cheapest 5G device
By Sam Varghesein Mobile devices
Even before one starts casting a critical eye over the OPPO A54 5G, there is one feature that… -
Review: The Hobot 388 autonomous window cleaner
By David Heathin Computers & peripherals
Cleaning second-storey windows without a ladder or getting wet is a challenge. The Hobot 388 fixes the problem.… -
Review: OPPO Find X3 Lite 5G offers much more than the basics
By Sam Varghesein Mobile devices
Last year, OPPO released three 5G smartphones in its flagship Find X line. This year, the company has… -
The Withings ScanWatch is the health tracking smartwatch that tracks all day, all night
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French health wearable manufacturer Withings has released its own smartwatch to scan your vital parameters every second -… -
eOS launches on AWS marketplace
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The decision to make eOs, energyOS’ digital energy service platform, available on the AWS market was driven by… -
Realme kicks off second global wallpaper design contest
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The global wallpaper design contest invites its users and young people, especially design students, to co-create wallpapers for… -
See it all, hear it all, share it all with the incredible Huawei MateBook 14
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There is no shortage of laptop options, but few which truly break new ground and become iconic must-haves.… -
SMS is out - protect yourself online to the highest degree with FEITIAN FIDO2 security keys
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With ever-increasing cyber threats, it's essential we protect our online identities but a password isn’t enough. If you… -
Huawei FreeBuds Pro redefines noise cancellation for ultimate in-ear experience
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Chinese technology company, Huawei, has released its premier earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro, complementing its existing FreeBuds range. Huawei… -
Review: Lenovo T32p-20 monitor
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The Synology DS1621+ can be your complete storage solution, O365 and GSuite backup, and more
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Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) vendor, Synology, released its new Synology DS1621+ DiskStation desktop model late last year, along… -
The Synology DS1621+ can be your complete storage solution, O365 and GSuite backup, and more
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Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) vendor, Synology, released its new Synology DS1621+ DiskStation desktop model late last year, along… -
Samsung S21 review - Samsung's most polished Galaxy S flagship yet
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Free from folds and creases, Samsung's S21 is super fast, recognisable from the back with the camera array,… -
The Withings Sleep Analyser is your data-driven key to better rest, health, and mood
in Computers & peripherals
Today, March 19, is World Sleep Day. This day brings attention to the need for quality sleep as…
Opinion
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ABC demands your details to show you iview content you funded
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The taxpayer-funded ABC will demand that users register and provide personal details, which will also be shared with… -
Welcome to your daily tech news, courtesy of the CIA
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
In what appears to be a first, a CIA-bankrolled threat intelligence firm has set up a "tech news"… -
Victoria MPs set to debate 'world's worst EV policy'
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
The Victorian Parliament is expected to start debating today what some have termed the worst electric vehicle policy… -
Despite many false alarms, Linux malware scares still abound
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Despite numerous false alarms from security firms in the past — which have been enthusiastically spread by technology… -
GitHub: Microsoft's clash with security researchers has finally arrived
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
It was always expected after Microsoft acquired the software code repository GitHub that corporate interests would come first,… -
Now you can send an email from the proxy addresses in Office 365
in The Wired CIO
Microsoft has enabled what must surely be one of the most-requested features for Office 365 - the ability… -
Ransomware Task Force blows hot air aplenty, says little that's new
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
An 81-page document issued by a so-called Ransomware Task Force makes no mention of Windows or Microsoft, apart… -
Apple's new privacy changes: good for users or the company?
By Sam Varghesein Open Sauce
Somewhat buried beneath all the fanfare about the updates to Apple's iOS and iPadOS operating systems on Tuesday… -
Red Hat Linux 8.4 announced and powering the next wave of edge computing
in The Linux Distillery
Red Hat has announced the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4, forming the foundation of the company’s…
Telecommunications
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NBN Co technicians walk off the job nation-wide in ongoing protest
By Sam Varghesein Telecoms & NBN
More than 600 technicians employed by the NBN Co, the company rolling out Australia's national broadband network, will… -
Nokia Smart Node: claimed to be an all-in-one solution for premium 5G mobile indoor coverage
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Promising its “compact indoor solution” delivers dedicated connectivity and capacity, it has a future-proofed modular design that supports… -
Telstra's new L data plan offers 400GB on 4G and 5G for $85 per month
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If you need lots of mobile data because your wired NBN isn't fast enough, isn't available or there… -
Telstra bringing its 5G Home Internet to more Aussies in 2021 as the march of wireless continues
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If the Caesar that is NBN Co was always due to be stabbed in the back by the… -
Telstra accused of over-selling to seniors
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Many senior customers have stayed loyal to Telstra, but some complain they are being oversold products they don't… -
Nokia launches blockchain-powered Data Marketplace for secure data trading and AI models
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Designed to enable trusted exchanges and monetisation of data via private blockchain, Nokia says this development accelerates initiatives… -
New service provides visiting seafarers with free onboard Wi-Fi
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UScellular, Qualcomm, Ericsson, and Inseego ‘address digital divide’ with multi-gigabit extended-range 5G milestone over mmWave
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Successful milestone achieved in the US addresses “the last mile” connectivity challenge and enhances consumer broadband experiences as… -
Telsyte: COVID-19 ends decade-long mobile services growth streak
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With TPG Telecom, Optus and prepaid the most impacted, the total number of services has dropped 1.7% from…
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MEGA UPDATED: Australian IT industry responds to 2021 Federal Budget
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MEGA UPDATED: More than FIFTY top IT companies in Australia have provided IT industry commentary on Australia’s 2021… -
Biggest petrol pipeline in US hit by Windows DarkSide ransomware
By Sam Varghesein Security
Three days after it suffered a Windows ransomware attack, the Colonial Pipeline Company, which is headquartered in Alpharetta,… -
Commonwealth Bank, BigCommerce partner on ecommerce transformation
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Commonwealth Bank is partnering with global ecommerce platform provider BigCommerce in a move the bank says will make… -
US pipeline attackers appear to have bitten off more than they can chew
By Sam Varghesein Security
The affiliate of ransomware operator DarkSide, the Windows malware that was used to attack the US Colonial Pipeline… -
Palo Alto Networks adds new innovations to Prisma Cloud
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Palo Alto Networks introduces new capabilities to Prisma Cloud to further protect organisations. Palo Alto Networks says these… -
Microsoft issues 55 patches; Adobe on Windows under attack
By Sam Varghesein Security
Microsoft has issued fixes for 55 vulnerabilities in its products as part of its monthly patch Tuesday. Four… -
Tenable urges Microsoft to reconsider GitHub exploit removal policy
By Sam Varghesein Security
Microsoft has been urged to reconsider its position on removing exploits from GitHub, the code repository which it… -
Norwegian firm shows how ransomware attack should be handled
By Sam Varghesein Security
ANALYSIS Norwegian firm Volue Technology has demonstrated to the rest of the world how a ransomware attack should… -
ACCC seeks leave to appear in Epic Games, Apple court appeal
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The competition watchdog, the ACCC, has sought leave to appear at the hearing of Epic Games appeal to… -
Dell launches new 11th-gen Core computers to do, create and play
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Dell’s new line of computers are intended for three main functions: for business, content creation, and gaming. Whether… -
Federal Government funding new Western Sydney Uni Cybersecurity Aid Centre
By Staff Writerin Security
The Federal Government has announced $745,920 in new funding for Western Sydney University to establish the Cybersecurity Aid… -
City of Sydney revises net zero carbon emissions target
By Peter Dinhamin Climate
The City of Sydney has announced it will target net zero carbon emissions by 2035 – five years…
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Comments
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Re: iTWire - Australia lags rest of world in robotic process, desktop deployments
Thank you for the data shown on this article. It's a bumpy ride for Australia but on the other hand,[…]
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Re: iTWire - ABC demands your details to show you iview content you funded
I am really not surprised that the ABC has resorted to monetising its data.When the Coalition Government is doing everything[…]
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Re: iTWire - City of Sydney revises net zero carbon emissions target
Thanks Peter! A story well worth reporting.A tiny step in a better direction except that 2035 will be far too[…]
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Re: iTWire - NBN Co technicians walk off the job nation-wide in ongoing protest
Pyramid payments for the rollout and the smallest chunk for the actual guys doing the rollout. What a surprise from[…]
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Re: iTWire - Telstra bringing its 5G Home Internet to more Aussies in 2021 as the march of wireless continues
By moving away from fibre and sticking with an archiac mess of copper the Coalition ensured that wireless would be[…]