Hacking, cracking and the wild, wild web
PRIVACY – Who are hackers and what do they want from you?
Pop culture would have us believe they live in dank basements, wear black leather from head to toe and have pseudonyms such as Warlock or Neo.
Hacking and film have long gone hand in hand. Pre-internet we had the appropriately-named Gene Hackman in The Conversation, a 1974 movie focusing on the violation of people’s privacy.
The internet is insecure – let’s build a better one, fast
A few days ago, senior FBI official Shawn Henry called for the creation of a new and secure “alternative internet” to secure key infrastructure and financial systems.
We’re watching you: why the government should focus on cybersecurity, not surveillance
Earlier this week Greens Senator Scott Ludlam asked the Federal Government to reveal whether the TrapWire video surveillance system is being used in Australia or if it has been used in the past.
Explainer: what are unfunded liabilities?
By Mark A Gregory, RMIT University
Every Australian is directly or indirectly affected by unfunded liabilities.
Yes — even you.
State and federal unfunded liabilities now total more than $200 billion and this amount is rising rapidly. Is this the state and federal debt we hear so much about on TV?
Australia's shame: military superannuation leaves Diggers in poverty
By Mark A Gregory, RMIT University
Defence force families in Australia are falling into poverty because military superannuation funds and pensions are not indexed at a fair rate.
Is this how we, as Australians, want to treat those who have risked their lives to protect the freedoms we cherish?
Will we face a situation where former soldiers and their families are living in penury during their old age?
Do you own digital content?
Business Spectator - 7 September 2012
The story so far has Bruce Willis at loggerheads with Apple over the right to pass on his vast digital music collection when Bruce takes on an action hero role in heaven.
The epic has gone viral and appears to have been a rumour that got out of control.