Officials admit ‘serious changes’ needed for TikTok
Executives from TikTok have told a fiery committee hearing its business required changes following a recent spying scandal.
Executives from TikTok have told a fiery committee hearing its business required changes following a recent spying scandal.
Executives from social media platform TikTok admit serious changes are needed in the wake of misconduct by "rogue employees" who allegedly spied on journalists.
The Australian Signals Directorate says TikTok's ability to gather user information was partly behind the reason for its ban from federal devices.
US authorities say they have disrupted malicious software, known as Snake, allegedly used by Russian spies.
With its vast landmass and history of skilled industry, regional Australia is shaping up to be the launch pad for a new era in technology and manufacturing.
Ukrainian Australians have been regularly targeted by Russian propaganda and death threats, a parliamentary inquiry into foreign interference has heard.
The amount of screen time Australian children spend watching TV, playing games or using the internet has increased dramatically, figures show.
How long do you spend staring at a screen every day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day on screens connected to the internet. And that figure is going to be even higher if your job is mainly done in front of a computer.
TikTok has been banned from government devices in all states and territories except WA, after the Commonwealth prohibited the app.
Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.
A US regulator has shut Silicon Valley Bank and appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as the receiver.
Australia will need 1.2 million tech workers by 2030 but is not training enough and already facing a shortfall, Tech Council CEO Kate Pounder warns.
Firefighters warn e-scooter riders to keep an eye on their battery's condition after water damage sparked a house fire in the latest of several similar blazes.
Italian authorities have warned of a global ransomware hacking attack, saying thousands of computer servers around the world have been targeted.
Amazon is the latest international tech company to launch a new cloud data region in Australia and experts say it won't be the last.
Uber has revealed Australians are taking twice as many electric car rides as they were six months ago amid plans to design its own vehicles.
The United States Justice Department says a ransomware gang called Hive, which had targeted more than 1500 victims in 80 countries, has been disrupted.
Researchers have developed a surface spray that can potentially kill viruses such as COVID-19 as well as deadly bacteria 24 hours after it's applied.
More self-driving cars are hitting the road in America, letting drivers relax behind the wheel. But when will Australians be driven around by their own cars?
Face masks substantially reduces the quality of chess player moves, a study says, most likely because they annoy those who are wearing them.
Sanofi will develop vaccines in Queensland after choosing the state to be its third major global hub after Lyon in France and the US state of Massachusetts.
Businesses are owed thousands and delivery riders are out of work following Deliveroo's shock closure but experts warn more food services may shut.
In a shock move, food delivery service Deliveroo has announced plans to shut down its Australian operations, putting thousands of people out of work.
Tech giant Amazon has revealed plans to deliver millions of packages by drone by 2030 using an aircraft one executive says would also suit Australia.
America's largest car-sharing service has announced plans to launch in Australia this year in what could create a competitive market for Christmas travel.
The AMA is urging the government to improve mobile and internet coverage in the bush, particularly as several states endure major floods.
Angus Lam's vertical farm is inspired by the skyscrapers of his city birthplace. And wasabi, one of the hardest plants to grow, is thriving in his system.
Australian regulators need to consider cyber security when connecting electric vehicles to the national grid, experts warn, to prevent major disruptions.
Optus customers have been told to be wary of scammers trying to take advantage of a data breach, as the telco continues to contact those who have been affected.
A PhD student from the University of Southern Queensland is developing an affordable wound dressing made from plum peel, aloe vera and sticky gum.
Bank of Queensland plans to roll out a new banking platform for customers and has expanded its partnership with Europe-based tech provider Temenos.