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    Three new directors have joined current executive chairman Doug Campbell on the board of the Tasmanian National Broadband Network Company (TNBN Co), but none are from TNBN Co's joint owner, Aurora Energy.

  • ISP filtering to get Fed govt subsidy: Budget 08

    ISPs will be granted a one-off government subsidy towards the cost of installing filtering technology as part of the Rudd government's AU$125.8 million cybersafety plan.

  • Teen bot herder pleads guilty in NZ

    An 18-year-old bot herder from New Zealand plead guilty on Monday to six charges resulting from a failed botnet upgrade that led to a denial-of-service attack on the University of Pennsylvania.

  • Pillow talking bots latest Russian malware threat

    Those entering online dating forums risk having more than their hearts stolen, especially if they're chatting to a malicious Russian bot.

  • Schools and sick children get Web money boost

    Funding for an online network for chronically ill children and for Internet access in rural Victorian schools has been announced by Minister for Communications Helen Coonan.

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    Has the internet killed suppression?

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    Channel 10's threadbare online presence stands out among the other TV networks' swish Web sites. But why?

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    Colonel John Hayes, chief information officer of the US Air Force Reserve command talks about tapping into the technology expertise of its recruits for the development of innovative ideas, like the military's new 'Emergency Notification' system.

  • E-mail best practices to share with your users

    E-mail is practically universal, but that doesn't mean that everyone knows how to use it correctly. These usage guidelines, which encompass things like virus, spam, and phishing protection, rules of etiquette, and attachment handling, will help safeguard your organisation and teach your users how to handle their e-mail responsibly.

  • Browsing opportunities: 11 Web browsers tested

    Feeling entrenched in your choice of browser? Break free! We compare 11 different browsers so you can find the right one for you and your company.

  • Cisco leak could mean trouble

    Stolen Cisco code revealed recently has sent shivers down some administrators' spines but how widely it has been exploited remains to be seen. Additional reading: IT disasters -- preventative measures

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    E-mail filtering company MessageLabs has issued an initial warning to anti-virus vendors that a new mass-mailing worm maybe on the march.

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  • Dell Latitude D510

    The mainstream Dell Latitude D510 doesn't excel in any one area but manages to be a good all-around business notebook.

  • Browsing opportunities: 11 Web browsers compared

    Feeling entrenched in your choice of browser? Break free! We compare 11 different browsers so you can find the right one for you and your company.

  • Yahoo Messenger 6.0

    Yahoo Messenger, along with ICQ, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.

  • MSN Messenger 6.2

    Intrusive registration process and fee-based add-ons keep us from warming up to this instant messenger.

  • AOL AIM 5.5

    Although it offers more business-oriented features than any other IM we reviewed, AIM 5.5 will still appeal mostly to home users.

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