Peeling back the darknet
The darknet is a private network that utilises non-standard protocols and Internet Protocol ports. We're you aware that there is a battle going on to break into some of the well known examples of darknet including the one buit with Tor? What is happening is discussed today in an article in CSO and why it is important to every organisation to keep an eye on the battle over the darknet's future.
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The Active International Response to Cyber Crime
The international cyber-security versus cyber-crime battle is gathering pace and what we’re seeing is the formation of international alliances to fight this rising scourge. However, the online world is unlike any other, it will take more than a defensive mindset to win this battle. Today in CSO the active response option is highlighted and moves around the world to take the fight to cyber-criminals are discussed.
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Abbott's copyright kowtow a step backwards
The discussion this week in Business Spectator revolves around how the Abbott government has caved in to sustained pressure from the US media industry and introduced copyright laws into parliament that appear to have the sole purpose of stamping out the rebellion against delayed access to content and rip-off prices. Was it a coincidence that the Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull introduced the
Turnbull's piracy crackdown and the fate of VPNs
Australians are waging a pitched battle with foreign multinationals seeking to control trade and maintain pricing mechanisms that put local consumers at a disadvantage. Fed on a diet of geo-blocking, slow content delivery and price gouging Australian consumers have opted to strike back through means that the content industry wants to label illegal.
Active Online Security Measures for Business
Australian businesses are under constant threat from criminals that utilise the inherent features of infrastructure and systems connected to digital networks—and the rate of cyber-attacks is increasing. Active measures that Business can employ to combat cyber-crime are discussed in CSO this week.
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The Coalition's national security amendment to Telco Act
This week in Business Spectator the Coalition government's proposed national security amendment to the Telecommunications Act is discussed and the potential detrimental effect on the Telecommunications industry is identified.
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