Submission + - ZDNet AU Cloud ready checklist (zdnet.com.au)
GeorgieK writes: Wondering how cloud ready you are, this checklist can help benchmark your progress with cloud
Submission + - Experts can Android OS security (zdnet.com.au)
lukehopewell1 writes: "With more and more data stored on smartphones and tablets, security needs to be at the forefront of everyone's minds according to mobile security experts, who have gone to town on which OS is the most secure.
You might be surprised at the results."
You might be surprised at the results."
Comment Great video (Score 1) 1
Great video for those of us who can't make it to AUSCERT 2011! Looking forward to more updates
Submission + - Tenth annual AusCERT conference kicks off (zdnet.com.au) 1
lukehopewell1 writes: "The tenth annual AusCERT (Australian Computer Emergency Response Team) conference kicks off today in Queensland, Australia, touting appearances from Microsoft, Telstra, Rio Tinto and founder of Kaspersky Labs, Eugene Kaspersky,
See a video wrap up of AusCERT conferences in the years gone by, complete with laughs, interviews, old-timey newscasts and that time IBM gave out USB drives laden with malware. True story."
See a video wrap up of AusCERT conferences in the years gone by, complete with laughs, interviews, old-timey newscasts and that time IBM gave out USB drives laden with malware. True story."
Submission + - ISPs must keep some data under new law (zdnet.com.au)
joshgnosis writes: Australian internet companies will now be required to keep email and communications data on customers when requested to by law enforcement agencies under new legislation proposed. The laws will come as Australia moves to accede to the Council of the European Convention on Cybercrime.
Submission + - Aussie telco slams Android on 1-click buy patent (zdnet.com.au) 1
lukehopewell1 writes: "Aussie telco giant Telstra has won a marathon court battle against Amazon in a local patents court over the legitimacy of its "1-click buy" patent, a method of purchase that speeds up customer transactions.
The delegate of the Commissioner of Patents, Ed Knock, found this week that Amazon's 1-click buy facility "lacks novelty [and] an inventive step", making Amazon's claim unpatentable.
Amazon's patent application included 141 claims, 60 of which were deemed invalid by the court. To be successful, a patent must not contain any invalid claims.
Knock acknowledged, however, that Amazon's patent application did include some original material and granted the online retailer 60 days to amend the application in compliance with patent regulations.
Amazon has been ordered to pay Telstra's legal costs in the matter."
The delegate of the Commissioner of Patents, Ed Knock, found this week that Amazon's 1-click buy facility "lacks novelty [and] an inventive step", making Amazon's claim unpatentable.
Amazon's patent application included 141 claims, 60 of which were deemed invalid by the court. To be successful, a patent must not contain any invalid claims.
Knock acknowledged, however, that Amazon's patent application did include some original material and granted the online retailer 60 days to amend the application in compliance with patent regulations.
Amazon has been ordered to pay Telstra's legal costs in the matter."
Submission + - RSA: disclosure could compromise clients (zdnet.com.au)
mask.of.sanity writes: Security giant RSA said if it answered some of our most burning questions about the high-profile breach of its systems, customers could be put in jeopardy.
The company's head of technology said that customers could be put at risk if RSA confirmed that it has a token seed database, or gave specific details about what was compromised.
This, despite that RSA has already finished its investigations.
The company's head of technology said that customers could be put at risk if RSA confirmed that it has a token seed database, or gave specific details about what was compromised.
This, despite that RSA has already finished its investigations.
Submission + - Inside a Vodafone cell tower (zdnet.com.au)
joshgnosis writes: Have you ever seen the inside of a cell tower? In the lead up to Vodafone Hutchison Australia's massive 3G network overhaul, the company opened the doors of one of its cell towers to show how it all works.
Submission + - Smash and grab raid on Aussie Apple Store (zdnet.com.au) 1
lukehopewell1 writes: "Two thieves broke into the Bondi Junction Apple Store in Sydney, Australia using sledgehammers in a daring smash-and-grab raid.
The thieves made off with several boxes after a security guard took cover during the robbery.
The pair are still at large with local detectives on the case."
The thieves made off with several boxes after a security guard took cover during the robbery.
The pair are still at large with local detectives on the case."
Submission + - Wi-Fi proven to interfere with aircraft (zdnet.com.au) 1
lukehopewell1 writes: "It's official: using Wi-Fi on a plane can interfere with a pilot's navigational equipment, according to airline equipment manufacturers Honeywell Avionics and Boeing today.
Boeing confirmed to ZDNet Australia this afternoon that the issue does exist, but said that it has not delivered any planes suffering the fault.
"Blanking of the Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) has been reported during airline EMI (electromagnetic interference) certification testing of wireless broadband systems (Wi-Fi) on various Next-Generation 737 aeroplanes," Boeing told ZDNet Australia in a statement."
Boeing confirmed to ZDNet Australia this afternoon that the issue does exist, but said that it has not delivered any planes suffering the fault.
"Blanking of the Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) has been reported during airline EMI (electromagnetic interference) certification testing of wireless broadband systems (Wi-Fi) on various Next-Generation 737 aeroplanes," Boeing told ZDNet Australia in a statement."
Submission + - Aussie airline's iPad plans leak (zdnet.com.au)
lukehopewell1 writes: "Australian discount airline Jetstar has had its highly secret iPad deployment plans leaked in presentation documents online.
The documents detail the results of its inflight iPad trial, deployment plans and how it has been working under the approval of Apple itself to modify the device for inflight entertainment purposes.
According to the documents, Jetstar will deploy its inflight iPads to domestic flights in the very near future and roll-out to international routes within 12 months.
The airline has played its iPad plans close to the chest after its trial finished last year, missing a crucial project completion date of Christmas last year."
The documents detail the results of its inflight iPad trial, deployment plans and how it has been working under the approval of Apple itself to modify the device for inflight entertainment purposes.
According to the documents, Jetstar will deploy its inflight iPads to domestic flights in the very near future and roll-out to international routes within 12 months.
The airline has played its iPad plans close to the chest after its trial finished last year, missing a crucial project completion date of Christmas last year."
Submission + - Aussie security forces testing Apple's iOS (zdnet.com.au)
lukehopewell1 writes: "Australia's Defence Signal Directorate (DSD) is testing the national security capability Apple's iOS mobile operating system used in iPhones and iPads for use on federal networks that transmit national security data.
If the operating system is certified as secure, Australian Defence Force personnel, government aides as well as ministers and senators at all levels could see iPads deployed as standard."
If the operating system is certified as secure, Australian Defence Force personnel, government aides as well as ministers and senators at all levels could see iPads deployed as standard."
Submission + - Airport body scanners coming to Australia (zdnet.com.au)
lukehopewell1 writes: "Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O'Connor tabled new legislation in Parliament yesterday, pushing for new full body scanners at Australian airports to stop drug mules.
Those suspected of carrying illicit drugs must give written consent in order to be subjected to the scanners, which are set to detect travellers trafficking banned substances.
However, the minister's office was quick to assure travellers that the technology it's seeking to implement is "completely different" to the scanners used by the Transit Safety Authority in the United States. "These scanners are not the same at all," the minister's office said.
"The technology produces images similar to a medical x-ray showing internal body tissue, skeleton and, where present, internal drug concealments," the minister added."
Those suspected of carrying illicit drugs must give written consent in order to be subjected to the scanners, which are set to detect travellers trafficking banned substances.
However, the minister's office was quick to assure travellers that the technology it's seeking to implement is "completely different" to the scanners used by the Transit Safety Authority in the United States. "These scanners are not the same at all," the minister's office said.
"The technology produces images similar to a medical x-ray showing internal body tissue, skeleton and, where present, internal drug concealments," the minister added."
Submission + - Data retention should last one year (zdnet.com.au)
mask.of.sanity writes: The United States and Australia will enter bilateral talks in an attempt to unify controversial policies that would force internet providers to retain logs on the online habits of citizens.
The US has urged Australia to take a moderate approach as it drafts its legislation and said it should not keep logs for longer than a year.
Some EU nations keep the logs for as long as five years, although European nations disagree over the need for the plan.
The US has urged Australia to take a moderate approach as it drafts its legislation and said it should not keep logs for longer than a year.
Some EU nations keep the logs for as long as five years, although European nations disagree over the need for the plan.
Submission + - Inside Google Australia (zdnet.com.au)
lukehopewell1 writes: "Google Australia's engineering director Alan Noble wants graduates. Lots of graduates for 2011. So much so he's organising a road trip to find the best ones. Want a job at Google? Read on."
