News Archive

January 2022

Cybersecurity sleuth hacks CIA's Twitter account to steer spies in a different direction

26 October 2023
The vulnerability could have allowed foreign countries to intercept Western intelligence.
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NBN Co Finally Approved for New Pricing and Terms: A Long Time Coming!

26 October 2023
ACCC approves varied special access undertaking (SAU) after multiple revisions.
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Microsoft to Build "Cyber Shield" for Australia, Investing Billions in National Digital Economy

26 October 2023
Working alongside the Australian Signals Directorate, Microsoft will construct the "MACS" (Microsoft-Australian Signals Directorate Cyber Shield) to safeguard against global online threats.
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Controversial Facial Recognition Search Engine Tested by Australian Federal Police

26 October 2023
FOI Documents reveal numerous connections between AFP devices and the websites PimEyes and FaceCheck.ID.
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Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, securing gaming industry's largest-ever deal

19 October 2023
The takeover solidifies Microsoft's position as a major player in the gaming industry, potentially surpassing Nintendo in market dominance.
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X has been hit with a $610,500 fine for failing to meet online safety expectations

19 October 2023
Company formerly known as Twitter becomes the first online platform to be issued a fine under Australia’s Online Safety Act
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Telstra buys Versent for $267.5 million to boost digital services

19 October 2023
Telstra expects the acquisition to contribute to the growth of its Telstra Purple business services, increase NAS growth, and facilitate digitisation in the Australian industry.
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Microsoft Faces $28.9 Billion Tax Bill as IRS Demands Payment

19 October 2023
The dispute centres around the company's accounting practices over the past two decades.
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European Union Considers Proposal to Curb Addictive Apps

12 October 2023
According to a draft report, numerous online services are deliberately designed to keep users glued to their screens for as long as possible. Shockingly, research shows that young adults aged 16-24 spend an average of seven hours a day on the internet. This alarming trend is a cause for concern.
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MPs and peers call for ‘immediate stop’ to live facial recognition surveillance

12 October 2023
In the U.K. MPs and peers are teaming up to demand an immediate end to the use of live facial recognition surveillance by police and private companies.
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Should Bing and iMessage comply with new tough tech rules?

12 October 2023
European regulators are seeking input from users and competitors.
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Epic Games axes 16% of its workforce and sells recently acquired BandCamp

05 October 2023
"We have determined that layoffs are necessary to stabilise our finances."
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French Authorities Raid Nvidia Offices amidst Growing Concerns of Big Tech Dominance

05 October 2023
This action comes as part of ongoing efforts by the FCA to investigate potential anti-competitive practices and ensure a level playing field in the market.
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Writers Guild of America Strike Ends After 148 Days, Sets Precedent for AI Protections

05 October 2023
Throughout the strike, the threat of AI becoming a widespread addition to the workforce loomed over the members, causing concern and existential questions about its impact on their livelihoods.
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