PHP vulnerabilities a reminder for businesses to stay vigilant against online threats
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the computer programming language PHP, used by an estimated 70% of websites, which have led to sites being taken offline across the world while patches are implemented. An RMIT expert explains what companies can do to prepare and react to these instances.
Why algorithm reform should be central to Labor’s Digital Duty of Care bill
As Labor prepares to introduce its Digital Duty of Care legislation this week, concerns are growing over algorithms exposing young people to harmful online content. An RMIT expert explains why platforms prioritise polarising content for profit and why greater user control is needed.
Supermarket facial recognition trials sharpen the debate over safety and privacy
Coles and Woolworths have launched facial recognition trials in a bid to curb rising retail crime. An RMIT expert explains the move is sharpening the debate over how retailers balance protecting staff and shoppers with safeguarding consumer privacy.
Q-Day is coming, and we need to be prepared
Governments and technology companies are preparing for Q-Day – the future point at which a powerful quantum computer can break the encryption systems that secure much of today's internet and digital communications - by moving toward post-quantum cryptography. An RMIT expert explains the urgency for Australia to prepare for this inevitability.
