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Australian Police Arrest Two Suspected TeamPCP Hackers Behind Massive Supply-Chain Campaign

Australian Federal Police announce the arrest of two men accused of participating in cybercrimes for TeamPCP, a prolific hacking group that compromises more than 1,000 organizations worldwide over nine months. The men face 14 charges and live in the Western Australian towns of Cottesloe and Mandurah. While police do

Australian Police Arrest Two Suspected TeamPCP Supply Chain Hackers

Australian Federal Police announce the arrest of two men from Western Australia, aged 21 and 23, in connection with the cybercrime and data extortion group known as TeamPCP. The group is blamed for the longest running spree of software supply chain attacks ever recorded, embedding malicious code into hundreds of

Google Threatens to Exit Australia Over News Payment Law

Google warns it will pull its search engine from Australia if the government forces the company to pay royalties to news publishers. The proposed world-first legislation aims to make tech giants compensate local media for displaying their content.

Alphabet Ends Loon Balloon Internet Project Over Costs

Alphabet is shutting down Loon, its experimental balloon-based internet venture, because it fails to achieve a sustainable business model. The closure comes alongside news of a redesigned MacBook Air and Google's search threat in Australia.

Google Threatens to Disable Search in Australia Over News Payment Law

Google warns it will pull its search engine from Australia if the government passes a law requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their content. The dramatic standoff highlights growing global tensions between Big Tech and the media industry.

Google Threatens to Shut Down Australian Search Over News Payment Law

Google warns it will disable its search engine in Australia if the government passes a law requiring the tech giant to pay news publishers for links and snippets. Facebook also opposes the proposed digital news code and previously threatens to block news sharing entirely.

Global COVID-19 Surges as Chicago Removes Columbus Statues

Nations worldwide report record-breaking daily COVID-19 infections and deaths while Chicago removes controversial Christopher Columbus monuments amid ongoing protests. Meanwhile, Muslims hold Friday prayers at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia following its recent reconversion to a mosque.

Uber CTO Embraces Rivalry with Investor Didi Chuxing

Uber's CTO explains why competing directly with Didi, a company that owns a stake in Uber, is essential for preventing complacency.

Alphabet's Wing Releases OpenSky App to Guide Australian Drone Flights

Alphabet subsidiary Wing introduces OpenSky, a new app that helps Australian drone operators identify safe flight zones and avoid restrictions. The tool replaces an older government app as the first third-party platform connected to the country's new aviation safety system.

Uber Faces Major Australian Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Operations

Around 6,000 Australian taxi and hire car drivers are suing Uber, claiming the ride-hailing giant's past unlawful operations caused severe drops in their income and license values.