Stories by Computerworld Staff

2011 holiday tech gift guide

The two most-hyped shopping days of the year -- Black Friday and Cyber Monday -- have passed with <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/04/cyber-monday-kicks-off-record-6b-online-holiday-shopping-week-thanks-to-free-shipping-offers/">recording-breaking sales</a>. But did you get all the gifts you need for your family, friends and colleagues? Are you sure?

Symantec uncovers SMS product scam

Smartphone users who are enticed to purchase an SMS product application called SMS Privato Spy are being advised by Symantec to steer clear as the app is fake and is simply another way for cyber criminals to make money.

Top 10 Influential 2011: Telstra's $11b NBN deal approval by the ACCC

This year has been nothing if not significant when it comes to progress of the Federal Government’s $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN), following the completion of several milestones in relation the structural separation of Telstra, earning its status as one of the top ten influential stories for 2011.

Top 10 Influential 2011: The rise and fall of LulzSec

Hacktivists with a virtual axe to grind got their fair share of the spotlight in 2011, most notably a group called LulzSec that managed to cause problems for organisations ranging from the CIA to Sony, thereby earning them a place in the top 10 influential.

Top 10 Influential 2011: RSA’s advanced persistent threat

While the repeated hacking of [[artnid:409263|Sony’s PlayStation Network service|new]] grabbed mainstream media attention this year, an even more surprising compromise was being played out with RSA’s SecurID tokens, earning it a place in the Top 10 Influential list for 2011.

Top 10 Influential 2011: Sony's PSN hacking

While the tag-teaming antics of LulzSec and Anonymous made many a security news headline during the last year, arguably the repeated hacking of Sony’s PlayStationNetwork (PSN) and Qriocity services was the biggest hack, securing its place in the Top 10 Influential list for 2011.

Govt calls for applicants to its NBN education and skills program

The Federal Government has called for proposals for its NBN-Enabled Education and Skills Services (NBN-EESS) program, aimed at encouraging the development and trialling of education and skills-based online projects that will utilise the National Broadband Network (NBN).

NBN Co demo truck hits Tasmania

NBN Co’s demonstration truck has begun its nationwide journey in Tasmania this week, with the 23-tonne mobile ‘discovery centre’ having arrived in Devonport yesterday.

NBN Co opens new facilities in Melbourne

Communications minister, Senator Stephen Conroy, has opened up the doors to NBN Co’s new operations and demonstrations facilities in Melbourne’s Docklands, dubbed the “nerve centre” for the National Broadband Networking (NBN).

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