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Telstra probed over privacy blunder

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:22:48 GMT

The federal Privacy Commissioner has launched an investigation into a Telstra data breach which saw thousands of customer names, telephone numbers and home and business addresses show up in a Google search.

From high school drop-out to billionaire: previously coy Karp cashes in on Tumblr

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:28:14 GMT

Five years ago, tech prodigy David Karp was determined that the business he founded in his mother's small New York apartment would not be absorbed by a multinational firm.

From high school drop out to billionaire: previously coy Karp cashes in on Tumblr

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:28:14 GMT

Five years ago, tech prodigy David Karp was determined that the business he founded in his mother's small New York apartment would not be absorbed by a multinational firm.

Five reasons why women work in technology

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:59:40 GMT

Money, excitement, glamour? Maybe not. Women tell us why they chose a career in tech.

Solution to hospital data fiddle not ready

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A security measure aimed at preventing a repeat of last year's Canberra Hospital data doctoring is unlikely to be seen this year.

Keyboard wars: US turns to rookies as cyber threats worsen

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Demand for internet security experts is dramatically overwhelming supply, write Sandrine Rastello and Jeanna Smialek.

From unemployed to back in the game

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:48:16 GMT

With the job market sitting in a ditch, the days when a tech professional could leave a job in the morning and have another lined up by nightfall are gone.

Aussie start-up fights American student debt

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:40:32 GMT

An Australian start-up is fighting for the financial independence of university graduates in the US, coming to their rescue to reduce student loan debt.

Aussie start-up fights student debt

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:40:32 GMT

An Australian start-up is fighting for the financial independence of university graduates in the US, coming to their rescue to reduce student loan debt.

Google Australia appoints Maile Carnegie as MD

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:37:11 GMT

Maile Carnegie's first job was at a local fruit and veg shop, but now she is set to become Google Australia's next managing director.

Oops: Google search reveals private Telstra customer data

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:06:29 GMT

The personal information of thousands of Telstra customers has been found online using a Google search.

Google ditches gimmicks, launches own music streaming service

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:45:20 GMT

Google has steered the focus at this year's developers' conference away from gimmicks and back to its core online offerings.

University to use web data to retain students

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:14:11 GMT

QUT is looking to tap the power of analytics with a plan to mine data from multiple systems including massively open online courses.

'Truth' from single source

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:16 GMT

Energex is claiming success in creating a 'single source of truth' with analytics and information management.

IT a support act in federal budget

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:11:21 GMT

The federal budget has a conspicuous absence of funding for new big ticket ICT projects.

If it's worth coding, it's worth securing

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:27:17 GMT

There's a push for developers to write secure code from the get-go.

Alleged Lulzsec leader fronts Sydney court

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:08:08 GMT

AFP claims he was a self-proclaimed leader of Lulzsec. Court documents allege he penetrated a council website.

Speed bumps halve NBN funds

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:18:37 GMT

Labor spent about half what it forecast last year on the national broadband network, reflecting the sluggish pace of its rollout.

Tough NBN spending decisions await

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:49:39 GMT

Bleak budgetary outlook will show how much politicians value an NBN, writes Tony Brown.

Smart grid likely to roll on

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:53:31 GMT

Australia's nascent energy smart grid may continue to enjoy federal government support whatever party wins the next election.

Scientists take data approach to beat disease

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:19:08 GMT

Computer scientists, mathematicians and geneticists are joining forces to improve the lives of thousands of Australians.

How UNSW creates the world's best hackers

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:49:57 GMT

The University of NSW is known for producing some of Australia's top lawyers, doctors and accountants. But the 64-year-old institution is now gaining a reputation for excelling in what is often viewed as anti-establishment – hacking.

Fresh wave of cyber attacks aimed at US

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:25:38 GMT

A new wave of cyber attacks is striking American corporations. Officials say the attackers' aim is not espionage but sabotage, and the source seems to be the Middle East.

Fresh wave of cyberattacks aimed at US

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:25:38 GMT

A new wave of cyberattacks is striking American corporations. Officials say the attackers' aim is not espionage but sabotage, and the source seems to be the Middle East.

Tech firms winners in $1b Defence project

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:57:15 GMT

Defence's existing technology suppliers could be among the biggest beneficiaries of a $1 billion project to overhaul the department's terrestrial communications network.