Hackers lock up thousands of Australian computers, demand ransom
[1] Australian computers are being hacked by use of malicious softwares that encrypts files and asking ransom in return. [2] “Cryptolocker” and “CryptoWall” as dubbed, is infec...
Australian data centre floor space growth rate ‘exceptional’
[1] The data centre floors space growth in Australia is rising up in an exemplary rate. [2] The co-lo capacity has reached 130,000 square meters in Sydney and almost 87,000 square meters in Melbourne....
Inside Barclays and CommBank’s open source collaboration
[1] A new collaboration is underway between Barclays and CommBank in a deal that will see Barclays use open source data analytics tools developed by internal CBA coders. [2] The software development c...
Wireless entertainment from Virgin Australia through a Smartphone app.
[1] Virgin Australia has come up with a Wireless In-flight Entertainment system that allows passengers to stream media content right from their smartphone while in air. [2] The media content ...
Intel preps new technology to secure credit card transactions
[1] Intel has developed a hardware-software for Data Protection Technology for Transactions to protect credit card and personal data. [2] The new technology advancement is supported by the latest ato...
High-tech stalking the new front in domestic violence
[1] Smartphones are now used to stalk and harass women in Australia and even used to hack personal Facebook accounts and emails. [2] According to the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria, 80 p...
Biggest Gmail update yet hits Android devices
[1] Google has released Gmail 5.0 with a more sophisticated and modernized design, which also supports other non-Gmail accounts using POP/IMAP. [2] Gmail 5.0 for Androids has added features like new...
Most cyber attacks now come from outside
[1] New research suggests that cyber attacks are caused by hacktivists’, criminal syndicates, etc. [2] An Ernst & Young study confirms that 51% of Australian companies do not have an appropria...
$8.6 billion in software but big banks still grappling with tech challenges
[1] Technological investments have been rewarding for some of Australia’s big banks but many of them are still struggling with technological challenges. [2] Commonwealth Bank is in the lead with...
Let Google guide you to a career in computing
[1] Google Australia has created a manual entitled “Careers with Code” for aspiring Australians who wish to embark on computer science related careers. [2] The manual will motivate and enl...