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Data Retention: Oz Agencies Swoop On 295,000 Cases

Computer Daily News July 24, 2019 No Comments

Law enforcement agencies sought access to information covered by Australia’s data retention regime on more than 295,000 occasions in the financial year ended June 2018, the latest government report has…

Telstra NBN Con Artists Back Scamming

David Richards July 23, 2019 No Comments

Con artists who are using packet switching that show what appears to be a local number are back calling homes claiming that they are from Telstra and that the household…

Symantec Claims WhatsApp, Telegram Can Be Hacked

Computer Daily News July 18, 2019 No Comments

If you thought your files from encrypted messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram were safe, you’re wrong. Researchers at Symantec have revealed that files saved through these apps are…

Australians Subject To Face Recognition Surveillance

Computer Daily News July 17, 2019 No Comments

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) has warned that Australians are being monitored by face-recognition technology like that used by Chinese authorities to oppress the Uyghur Muslim minority, as detailed in the…

“Agent Smith” Malware Infects 25 Million Mobile Phones

Computer Daily News July 17, 2019 No Comments

Hundreds of thousands of Australian Android users may have downloaded a new form of malware, now lurking on their smartphones. The malware has been dubbed “Agent Smith” after Hugo Weaving’s…

Motorola Acquires Video Security Company

Jan Arreza July 15, 2019 No Comments

Motorola Solutions has announced it has acquired mobile video solutions company WatchGuard in a bid to add new capabilities to its video security solutions portfolio. Exact terms of the transaction…

Heather Mills Wins Phone Hacking Case Against Murdoch

Computer Daily News July 10, 2019 No Comments

The former wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, and 90 other people have won an apology and settlement from Rupert Murdoch’s News Group after a near decade-long battle over…

Amazon Blasts Oz Anti-Encryption Laws

Computer Daily News July 10, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has joined the growing mass of companies and other bodies that have criticised the Morrison Government’s anti-encryption laws. In a submission to the Government’s review of the Assistance and…

EXCLUSIVE:Cygnett To Launch Major DIY & Custom Install SmartHouse Range

David Richards July 10, 2019 No Comments

Leading accessories Company Cygnet who recently launched an electric bike at JB Hi Fi is moving into the Smart House and Connected Home market with a range of products for…

Alexa Keeps Voice Data

Computer Daily News July 8, 2019 No Comments

Amazon has admitted it doesn’t always delete the stored data it obtains through voice interactions with its Alexa and Echo devices. The company told a US politician that it retains…