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‘Actions speak louder from words’: 150,000 passport numbers in Optus hack
An independent review, to be carried out by Deloitte, will look at how the hack happened and what could have been done to prevent it but will not be made public. ⌘ Read more
Optus commissions independent review into hack
The review, to be carried out by Deloitte, will look at how the hack happened and what could have been done to prevent it. ⌘ Read more
How Optus was hacked by someone acting like a ‘kid in a garage’**
Five months after a third of the US population had their data stolen in a hack on the American Target, the CEO resigned. All eyes are now on Optus’ boss. ⌘ Read more
How much would Optus pay to replace everyone’s ID?**
With Optus’ data breach forcing thousands to change their passports, licenses and Medicare cards, Optus could end up with a billion-dollar bill to clean up its mess. ⌘ Read more
Monero: The currency of choice of the would-be Optus extorter
The privacy coin, established in 2014, is a favourite of the online underworld. ⌘ Read more
Man quits job to create successful Aussie-themed video game
Townsville man James Bendon quit his job to create a video game set on a quirky outback Australian island, which has already exceeded all of his expectations. ⌘ Read more
Switchboard operator Beryl to the mute generation: secrets aren’t safe
Telephone users once kept their secrets off-line, lest the switchboard operator was listening. Now, a generation remains mute, but has its secrets stolen anyway. ⌘ Read more
Albanese insists Optus pay for passports as hack reveals legal holes
Optus revealed on Wednesday that almost 37,000 Medicare numbers were exposed in the hack as Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil stood by her criticisms of the company. ⌘ Read more
Albanese insists Optus pay for passports as hack reveals legal holes
The PM flagged companies would be fined for major data breaches in future. ⌘ Read more
Albanese insists Optus pay for passports as hack reveals legal holes
The PM flagged companies would be fined for major data breaches in future. ⌘ Read more
Pressure mounting on Optus after cyberattack
Federal government ramps up criticism of Optus as states offer driver licence replacements. ⌘ Read more
Albanese insists Optus pay to replace passports
The PM flagged companies would be fined for major data breaches in future. ⌘ Read more
‘A stuff-up by Optus’: Government wants telco to pay to replace passports
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said he had received a briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Wednesday advising him that passports were “safe to use” for now. ⌘ Read more
‘A stuff-up by Optus’: government wants telco to pay to replace passports
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said he had received a briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Wednesday advising him that passports were “safe to use” for now. ⌘ Read more
Pressure mounting on Optus after cyberattack
Federal government ramps up criticism of Optus as states offer driver licence replacements. ⌘ Read more
Federal government examining new Medicare numbers for people affected by Optus breach
The federal government is also coming under pressure to waive the cost of new passports. ⌘ Read more
Pressure mounting on Optus after cyberattack
Federal government ramps up criticism of Optus as states offer driver licence replacements ⌘ Read more
Optus boss digs in over cyberattack as government fury grows
Opposition cyber security spokesman James Paterson calling on the Optus CEO to resign if the company’s defence of its security turns out to be misleading. ⌘ Read more
How to protect yourself from inevitable Optus-style hacks
Whether you’ve been affected by the latest breach or not, there are still some things you should know to keep yourself, your accounts and your credit as safe as you can. ⌘ Read more
Optus hacker releases 10,000 alleged customer records, then recants
Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has vowed to stay on in her job despite accusations of a ‘quite basic’ hack attack. ⌘ Read more
‘If you care, you will pay’: Optus hacker releases 10,000 customer records
Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has vowed to stay on in her job despite accusations of a ‘quite basic’ hack attack. ⌘ Read more
Laws to stop Optus-style hackers stealing your face inch closer
Facial recognition software is becoming more common, creating libraries of highly personal data that cannot be changed even if it falls into criminal hands. ⌘ Read more
Optus investigating $US1 million ransom threat for allegedly stolen data
The hackers claim to have personal information on millions of Australians, although the authenticity of their assertion has not been established. ⌘ Read more
‘Sophisticated attack’: Optus hackers used European addresses, could be state linked
Optus has confirmed up to 9.8 million current and former customers could have had information stolen but believes the true number is substantially lower. ⌘ Read more
Optus’ rapid disclosure of its massive customer hack was messy - but also the right call
Now the government has the chance to prove to the public that invasive power recently introduced to manage cyber attacks actually work. ⌘ Read more
What we know about the Optus hack so far - and what customers should do
Up to 9.8 million Optus customers have had their data compromised in a major cyberattack. The company has advised them to be vigilant. ⌘ Read more
‘Sophisticated attack’: Optus hackers used European addresses, could be state linked
Optus has confirmed up to 9.8 million current and former customers could have had information stolen but believes the true number is substantially lower. ⌘ Read more
What we know about the Optus hack so far - and what customers should do
Up to 9 million Optus customers have had their data compromised in a major cyberattack. The company has advised them to be vigilant. ⌘ Read more
Could robots be coming to the places that grow your food?**
The simple act of picking fruit poses manifold challenges to a machine, but innovations are making the challenge surmountable. ⌘ Read more
‘One of the most serious cyberattacks’: Customer data exposed in Optus hack
The telecommunications giant said the hacker could have accessed names, dates of birth, phone numbers, addresses and passport numbers. ⌘ Read more
Customer data exposed in major Optus hack
The telecommunications giant said the hacker could have accessed names, dates of birth, phone numbers, addresses and passport numbers. ⌘ Read more
Robots to help in backpacker fruit picking shortfall?**
A new machine being developed by Ripe Robotics could be the solution struggling fruit farmers have been looking for. ⌘ Read more
Facebook pulls out all stops to delay cryptocurrency scam case
A federal judge has largely rejected an attempt by Facebook’s owner, Meta, to suppress key documents, but the company has returned with fresh claims. ⌘ Read more
Unfinished Grand Theft Auto footage released in major video game hack
The hack of Grand Theft Auto owner Take-Two Interactive appears to be part of a ransom campaign targeting the controversial but enormously successful series. ⌘ Read more
Gaming icons Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman on their return to Monkey Island
It's been over 30 years since our first journey to Monkey Island. 9News.com.au sat down with the game's creators, Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman, ahead of the release of their new game 'Return to Monkey Island' on September 19. ⌘ Read more
‘Clunky, unreliable’ MyGov to be reviewed by former Telstra boss
The system infamously crashed in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdowns hit, sending thousands to Centrelink queues. ⌘ Read more
Nintendo unveils new trailer and release date for upcoming The Legend of Zelda game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is coming to Nintendo Switch on May 23, 2023. ⌘ Read more
Apple to allow iPhone users to edit or delete text messages
The tech giant updated its iPhone iOS so that users can edit a message for 15 minutes, which will appear for both the sender and the receiver. ⌘ Read more
Apple to allow iPhone users to edit or wipe text messages
The tech giant updated its iPhone iOS so that users can edit a message for 15 minutes, which will appear for both the sender and the receiver. Users will have two minutes to withdraw and delete the message entirely. ⌘ Read more
‘Future of cyberspace’ on the line as US, Russia square off
A Russian and an American are in competition to run a little-known United Nations agency that experts warn authoritarian countries want to use to govern the internet. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s bet on Watch and fitness has paid off
As Apple introduces its eighth generation of Apple Watch, the wearable has slowly and steadily transformed from a curious experiment into the company’s second most important device. ⌘ Read more
Should we even bother going back to the moon?**
Even if you don’t see going to the moon as little more than a boys’ own adventure, but with girls allowed this time, it’s hard to see how the economics work. ⌘ Read more
Why TikTok is in the crosshairs again
A billion users now spend 52 minutes a day scrolling through content hosted by a company more valuable than Coca-Cola. ⌘ Read more
Hands-on look at new iPhone unveiled at Apple launch
Trevor Long gets a first hands-on look at the new iPhone as it is unveiled at Apple's 'Far Out' event. ⌘ Read more
Apple pushes iPhone 14 Pro models as the only truly new devices
The tech giant has solidified a pattern for offering something for everyone; even in the midst of chip shortages and the threat of reduced consumer spending. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s iPhone 14 offers big pro upgrades, car crash detection
The new iPhones are joined by three new Apple Watches, including the extreme sports focused Ultra. ⌘ Read more
Apple’s iPhone 14 offers camera upgrades, satellite text feature
The new iPhone 14 models will be capable of sending a text via satellite during an emergency and also have the ability to detect crashes. ⌘ Read more
Apple launches brand new products in its 'Far Out' event
Apple unveils latest iPhone at 'Far Out' event in US. ⌘ Read more
iPhone 14 the star of Apple’s first in-person event since the pandemic
The new iPhone 14 models will be capable of sending a call for help via satellite during an emergency and also have the ability to detect crashes. ⌘ Read more
iPhone 14 the star of Apple’s first in-person event since the pandemic
With inflation soaring, price points will be key as Apple reveals its next generation of devices. ⌘ Read more
iPhone 14 the star of Apple’s first in-person event since the pandemic
With inflation soaring, price points will be key as Apple reveals its next generation of devices. ⌘ Read more
All eyes on the iPhone 14 Pro ahead of Apple’s reveal
Rumours point to a new look and new technology for Apple’s most expensive devices at Thursday’s event. ⌘ Read more
No signal, no problem: Apple trying to conquer one of smartphone’s final frontiers
It’s a project shrouded in mystery but satellite connectivity is rumoured to be on the horizon for Apple’s iPhone, which would let people make calls and send texts wherever they are in the world. ⌘ Read more
Refresh: myGov gets new look ahead of app launch
Government services minister Bill Shorten said he wants Australia’s digital portal to be the world’s best. ⌘ Read more
Chip warfare: US-China tensions are ramping up in the battle to be no.1
The US is increasing its efforts to deny China access to one of the most critical building blocks for 21st century technologies. ⌘ Read more
How a boundary-pushing video game was remade for 2022
The creators of The Last of Us Part I on how a decade of technological advancements can improve one of the most celebrated games ever. ⌘ Read more
TV tech war heats up after strong pandemic sales
The next phase of the TV technology war is about to kick off, with South Korean giants -  Samsung and LG – squaring off against each other. ⌘ Read more
‘Like Alan Bond’: Inside the downfall of Metigy, a would-be unicorn
The founder of high-flying collapsed start-up Metigy, David Fairfull, has previously named Alan Bond as his business idol. It appears the two men have some things in common. ⌘ Read more
The Last of Us Part 1 Remake | Naughty Dog Interview
Naught Dog's Matthew Gallant and Shaun Escayg talk about remaking the PlayStation classic, The Last of Us, what's changed, what's staying the same and what comes next. ⌘ Read more
Twitter is launching an edit button
The feature, which will initially be only available to paid subscribers, will let users make changes to their tweet for up to 30 minutes after it’s originally published. ⌘ Read more
'Nepo baby' content on TikTok
"Nepo baby" content is all over TikTok and Gen Z is calling for transparency. Credit: Zoe Tyler (@thezolyspirit). ⌘ Read more
Artemis I launch animation
Artemis I will be the first integrated test of NASA’s deep space exploration systems. ⌘ Read more
Foldables as fashion: Gen Z the key target for flexy phones
Despite this being the fourth generation of Samsung foldables, it’s still rare to see one out in the wild. ⌘ Read more
Opposition claims tradies in the firing line from gig economy reform
Sources in a confidential meeting between government and industry on Friday said legislation to overhaul the sector would be brought before Parliament early next year. ⌘ Read more
Mind control, digital twins, popcorn insulation: How the future is being shaped
From biodegradable cling-wrap to microscopic robots made of stem cells, here are seven inventions that could change the way we live. ⌘ Read more
Federal government takes aim at gig economy ‘cancer’**
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will use a speech in Sydney on Friday to accuse the sector of driving down the wages of up to 1 million workers. ⌘ Read more
Apple accused of ‘bad faith’ in trying to rush through pay deal
The world’s most valuable company has struck previous deals without union involvement. Now three unions have taken aim at its new pay plan. ⌘ Read more
BeReal will not save us from social media ‘brain rot’**
Like Facebook a decade ago, BeReal is having its moment, but can its success last without following in the footsteps of the social media giants? ⌘ Read more
My beef with QR code menus and other digital stomach turners
Everyone in the hospitality game may be struggling to return to post-pandemic profitability, but this is not the way to do it. ⌘ Read more
Pauline Hanson’s web obsession: Cybersquatting for politics not profit
As One Nation proactively registers Uluru-related domains, there are warnings cybersquatting could be about to get worse. ⌘ Read more
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple has fixed a series of serious security vulnerabilities, which it said may have been actively in use to take complete control of victim’s iPhones. ⌘ Read more
Crypto games, and the promise of monetising our leisure time
Video games account for as much as half of all blockchain activity, but whether proponent’s big promises come true is yet to be determined. ⌘ Read more
TikTok was supposed to be fun. What happened?**
There is a predictable trajectory for social media apps. Many of them start out as helpful or even pure fun. Inevitably they turn nasty. ⌘ Read more
Atlassian begins work on Sydney ‘silicon hills’ tower
The technology giant that allows its staff to work from “anywhere” is powering ahead with a $1.4 billion office tower in central Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Apple targets September 7 for iPhone 14 launch
The new iPhones will kick off a busy product season for the tech giant, which will also include multiple new Macs, low-end and high-end iPads, and three Apple Watch models. ⌘ Read more
Gig economy gets green light to use contractors
Both the victorious company, Deliveroo, and the Transport Workers Union said the ruling showed why the federal government’s reform process was needed. ⌘ Read more
Australian watchdog to examine Instagram’s TikTok mimicry
The ACCC will examine whether social media behemoth Meta is throttling a potential competitor by aping TikTok’s signature features on Instagram. ⌘ Read more
Tech billionaire says defence, nuclear power should be in investors’ sights
Palmer Luckey has created two firms worth more than $US1 billion and been fired from one. ⌘ Read more
Video killed the news feed post: Pull on director’s hat to stay ahead of the curve in business
Amid an ever-changing social media scene, a digital marketing guru urges business owners to try their hand at video content. ⌘ Read more
Why robot workers can’t fill the labour gap
While the current labour shortage might seem like the best time to automate jobs, robots are pretty much useless at carrying out mundane manual tasks. ⌘ Read more
Koala cuts jobs, hits brakes on Korean expansion
The buzzy e-commerce start-up has denied claims it had explored a public listing this year only to shelve it as market conditions worsened. ⌘ Read more
Start-ups: Staff to go, kombucha and yoga can stay
Is free kombucha cheaper than paying $40,000 extra in salary to someone who wants to work somewhere cool? Some tech workers think so. ⌘ Read more
Uber Eats riders’ families launch legal battle for compensation after deaths
Uber has an insurance policy for riders, but it is capped hundreds of thousands of dollars lower than the NSW state scheme. ⌘ Read more
‘Please uninstall COVIDSafe’: App branded a failure and deleted
Costing $21 million and detecting only two unique cases over two years, the controversial app has now been decommissioned. ⌘ Read more
Review | The world's smartest motorcycle helmet?**
Forcite's new MK1S helmet combines a camera, lights and speakers into a light-weight, carbon fibre shell. ⌘ Read more
Perth supercomputer images aftermath of star’s violent death in first big test
A WA supercomputer with a very West Australian name has passed a major “stress test” with flying colours. ⌘ Read more
The RBA to trial a digital currency
The Reserve Bank of Australia will trial a digital currency as part of a collaborative research project into how it could be used by consumers and businesses. ⌘ Read more
An uncomfortable reality is finally dawning on Australia’s tech sector
Local start-ups accustomed to endless glowing magazine covers and uncritical coverage are having trouble adjusting to the souring of sentiment. ⌘ Read more
REVIEW: LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser UST Projector
REVIEW: LG CineBeam 4K UHD Laser UST Projector ⌘ Read more
The 3D printer was supposed to be everywhere by now, so where is it?**
The home 3D printing revolution may have failed to fire, but the technology is doing big things behind the scenes. ⌘ Read more
Workplace training with a celebrity twist
Australian startup EdApp is introducing lessons delivered by cave diver John Volanthen and Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown. ⌘ Read more
Selfie-indulgent athletes: Please hop, step or jump away from your phones
If that feels too hard, how about keeping them firmly in your pocket (kudos to Puerto Rico’s 2021 outfit designers for including a phone-sized pouch). ⌘ Read more
‘We’re all guilty of using technology as the digital babysitter’**
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant shares her best tips for protecting kids from online harm. ⌘ Read more
How bad is Twitter’s bot problem?**
As long as elections can be won and multi-million dollar movies released because of anonymous campaigns online, people will stack the odds with bots. ⌘ Read more
Big tech’s winners and losers as ad market slumps and recession bites
Facebook’s owner. Meta, seems to be the only tech giant that hasn’t managed to lean on the parts of its business that consumers truly find essential. ⌘ Read more
Shopify culls Australian staff in late night raid
Canadian-headquartered e-commerce giant has axed 1000 staff globally, leaving Australian employees to wake up to an email telling them they would be unemployed. ⌘ Read more
Instagram to Jenner: We’re not turning back on ‘TikTok’ changes
The social media service’s boss, Adam Mosseri, acknowledged some of its changes were “not yet good” but vowed to continue working on them. ⌘ Read more
Twitter closing Australian office, staff to work from home
The company has been cutting costs globally this year and champions its work from home policy but it insists no decisions have been made about its property plans. ⌘ Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Kerr on making the cover of FIFA 23 'It's like a dream come true'
Football great Sam Kerr sits down with 9News.com.au following her unveiling as global FIFA 23 cover athlete. ⌘ Read more
Why your friends are disappearing from your Instagram feed
The app’s latest changes prove it: social media isn’t really about us any more. It’s just a place we get marketed to. ⌘ Read more