Information Technology
Information Technology
Facebook admits it stored “hundreds of millions” of passwords in plain text
Facebook has admitted it stored the passwords of hundreds of millions of users in plain text and that it has known about this since January.
Information Technology
Businesses are paying over $100 per click for Google ads — how do you compare?
New research has revealed which industries are most difficult to market online, finding IT services businesses are paying over $100 per click.
Information Technology, Politics
Digital platforms inquiry: ACCC’s dramatic suggestions would change advertising and news as we know it
The ACCC's recommendations would significantly affect the way the digital platforms make their money, and influence the content Australians consume.
Information Technology
Software going rogue: Why you probably don’t need a cyber security app
Not all cyber security apps will make your online movements more secure — and, in some cases, they could be worse than doing nothing at all.
Information Technology, Startup News
Crypto startup promoted by cricketing star shuts down amidst ASIC investigation
ASIC has confirmed it is making “some enquiries” into a local cryptocurrency startup which was once promoted by Australian cricketing great Michael Clarke.
Information Technology
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 data shows thousands of local systems are still affected.
Information Technology
Digital exclusion: Connecting with the 2.5 million Australians who aren’t online
A sizeable proportion of the population still lack access to the internet.
Information Technology
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 are running a dangerous payment skimming malware stealing thousands from users.
Information Technology
A hostage situation: Why Apple won’t address its unethical supply chain
Manufacturing company Apple faces a deep-seated problem: human rights, environmental and ethical problems persist inside Apple’s vast global supply chains.
Information Technology
