In the wake of recent data breaches, here's why you need to check your credit score
Millions of Australians have had their privacy breached in recent cyber attacks against Optus, Medibank and other companies.
Nov 3, 2022
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Security
The curious case of the $600 million crypto heist
Cryptocurrency investors have been transfixed over the past few days by the antics of a mysterious hacker who stole more than $600 million—before gradually giving it back.
Aug 12, 2021
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Business
Deadline nears for Boeing decision on proposed MAX agreement
More than five years after two fatal 737 MAX crashes, Boeing faces a fresh legal reckoning now that prosecutors have concluded the company flouted an earlier settlement addressing the disasters.
Jul 5, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
States are starting to crack down on cyberflashing, but it might not be enough
In September, California took steps to crack down on "cyberflashing," following Texas and Virginia to become the third state to pass a law aimed at curbing this form of digital harassment.
Oct 6, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
Prosecuting within complex criminal networks is hard. Data analysis could save the courts precious time and money
It's no secret the trail of data we leave online can reveal intimate details about our lives. And there are myriad people whose job it is to collect and sift through this, often with a goal to engage in targeted advertising.
Nov 23, 2020
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Business
Digital fraud in the pandemic world
Writing in the International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, a digital technology leader at telecommunications conglomerate Verizon discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on digital transformation and ...
Aug 8, 2022
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Internet
Facebook firm on message encryption despite pressure
Facebook said Tuesday it plans to move ahead with strong encryption for all its messaging applications, claiming that allowing law enforcement special access would end up being "a gift to criminals, hackers and repressive ...
Dec 10, 2019
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Security
Think your metadata is only visible to national security agencies? Think again
It was bound to happen, and it did. Poorly crafted legislation – designed to allow national security agencies to collect information with the aim of protecting Australians from terrorists—is now reportedly being exploited ...
Aug 5, 2019
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Business
Swedish criminal gangs laundering money through Spotify: media
Criminal gangs behind a surge of bombings and shootings in Sweden in recent years are using fake Spotify streams to launder money, a Swedish newspaper reported Tuesday.
Sep 5, 2023
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Robotics
We could soon face a robot crimewave—the law needs to be ready
This is where we are at in 2017: Sophisticated algorithms are both predicting and helping to solve crimes committed by humans; predicting the outcome of court cases and human rights trials; and helping to do the work done ...
Apr 12, 2017
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