Information Technology
Businesses are paying over $100 per click for Google ads — how do you compare?
Information technology (IT) services businesses are paying in excess of $107 on average for top-of-page AdWords on Google, emerging as the m…
Digital platforms inquiry: ACCC’s dramatic suggestions would change advertising and news as we know it
By Sacha Molitorisz, University of Technology Sydney and Derek Wilding, University of Technology Sydney
The Australian Competition and Co…
Software going rogue: Why you probably don’t need a cyber security app
By Suranga Seneviratne, University of Sydney
It’s been a busy few weeks for cyber security researchers and reporters. There was the Fac…
Crypto startup promoted by cricketing star shuts down amidst ASIC investigation
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has confirmed it is making “some enquiries” into a local cryptocurrency startup whi…
WannaCry virus still infecting thousands of Australian computers: Experts warn of another devastating cyber attack this year
It’s been over a year since the malicious ‘WannaCry’ virus devastated businesses around the world, but new data shows thousands of loc…
Digital exclusion: Connecting with the 2.5 million Australians who aren’t online
While governments continue to move essential services online, this year’s Digital Inclusion Index shows a sizeable proportion of the popul…
Zombie money machines: Thousands of e-commerce websites infected with “MagentoCore” malware that skims payment details
An analysis of e-commerce stores around the world has revealed thousands of them are unwittingly running a dangerous payment skimming malwar…
A hostage situation: Why Apple won’t address its unethical supply chain
By Thomas Clarke, University of Technology Sydney and Martijn Boersma, University of Technology Sydney
Apple has become the first America…
Apple becomes the world’s first trillion-dollar company: Who’s next?
Swanky consumer goods producer Apple has gained the title of the world’s first ever trillion-dollar company as its share price shot up overn…
How everyday devices can expose your business to supply chain attacks — and what to do about it
By Richard Matthews and Nick Falkner, University of Adelaide
If you run a business, you’re probably concerned about IT security. Maybe …
