Investigation – Page 4

[newsletter_form]

Australia’s #1 technology news source

[newsletter_form]

[bd_sorted_posts]

The Regulations Next-Gen 5G Face From ACMA

Camilla Theakstone January 31, 2020 No Comments

If the next generation of 5G handsets want to be made available in Australia, it will need to be regulated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The ACMA…

Amazon Ring Slammed As Company Engineer Calls For Permanent Closure

Camilla Theakstone January 31, 2020 No Comments

Just days after an Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) investigation revealed the Amazon owned Ring cameras shared owners’ data to several companies, the company has found trouble again. But this time,…

Telstra Caught Red Handed, Reconsiders Payment Plans & Drops Supply Chain Scheme

Camilla Theakstone January 31, 2020 No Comments

Telecommunications company Telstra has ditched its supplier payday lending scheme and may reconsider its decision to push out payment terms to 62 days following mounting supplier and community outrage. Telstra…

CalTech Wins $1.1 Billion Patent Case Against Apple, Broadcom

Computer Daily News January 31, 2020 No Comments

The California Institute of Technology has won a US$1.1 billion patent case against Apple and Broadcom over the use of Wi-Fi chip technology developed by the institute. The research university…

Optus Hit With Second Largest Fine Ever For Spamming Aussies

Camilla Theakstone January 31, 2020 No Comments

Singtel Optus has been slapped with a half million dollar regulatory fine by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for breaching Australia’s spam laws. The telecommunications company paid the…

OK Telstra,OK TPG: NBN To End Direct Deals

Computer Daily News January 31, 2020 No Comments

Bowing to pressure from players such as Vocus, Telstra and TPG, and following accusations of preferential treatment given to companies such as Macquarie Telecom, NBN Co said it would hand the reins…

Embattled Amazon Ring ‘Gives Facebook & Google user data’: Investigation

Camilla Theakstone January 29, 2020 No Comments

Amazon owned Ring security doorbells have been found to be providing customer data to companies such as Facebook and Google, according to an investigation. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) found…

New Code Of Conduct For Buy Now, Pay Later Services

Camilla Theakstone January 29, 2020 No Comments

In a code of practice set to be released today, new and disruptive delayed payment providers including Zip Co and Afterpay will commit to safeguards – including capping late fees,…

Kaufland Staff Break Silence On Company’s Shock Exit

Camilla Theakstone January 28, 2020 No Comments

Employees of the German retailing giant Kaufland have broken their silence on its shock announcement to exit the Australian market, leaving hundreds in limbo. Last Wednesday, the retailing giant revealed…

Cyber Report: One Third Of Employees Think Their Company Isn’t Cyber Resilient

Camilla Theakstone January 28, 2020 No Comments

Today, McAfee’s Cyber Risk & Resilience Report (MCRR) has revealed a drastic disconnect between cybersecurity and cyber resilience. According to research done by the report, one third (35 per cent)…