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• Researchers find more versions of digitally signed Mac OS X spyware

  Security researchers have identified multiple samples of the recently discovered "KitM" spyware for Mac OS X, including one dating back to December 2012 and targeting German-speaking users.

  Written by Lucian Constantin • 23 May 13 16:06

• Lyft gears up for international expansion on anniversary

  Lyft, the ridesharing service known for its fleet of pink mustache-festooned cars, is eyeing international expansion supported by its biggest funding round yet.

  Written by Zach Miners • 23 May 13 16:06

• As Ethernet turns 40, some seek to take it to the Cloud

  As Ethernet marks its 40th birthday this week, some of those celebrating will also be looking ahead to yet another use for the nearly ubiquitous technology: the Cloud.

  Written by Stephen Lawson • 23 May 13 15:33

• EU aims to beat US in chip race

  Europe's Digital Agenda Commissioner on Thursday set out plans for the European Union to produce more micro- and nano-chips than the United States in the next seven years.

  Written by Jennifer Baker • 23 May 13 15:32

• Cloudian connects with Citrix for easier cloud rollouts

  Cloudian is integrating its platform with Citrix's CloudPortal Business Manager as it aims to make it easier to roll out and manage storage as a service.

  Written by Mikael Ricknäs • 23 May 13 14:41

• Java developer says he built, launched basic open source office suite in 30 days

  A freelance Java developer claims it took him only 30 days to build and launch a basic open source office suite that runs on multiple OSes.

  Written by Loek Essers • 23 May 13 14:39

• iTalk slapped with ACMA warning

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to iTalk (Australia) for not making critical information summaries (CIS) available for its plans.

  Written by Stephanie McDonald • 23 May 13 14:08

• More NBN training hubs launched in Adelaide

  Seven new digital hubs which promote the benefits of the National Broadband Network (NBN) have been launched in Adelaide.

  Written by Stephanie McDonald • 23 May 13 13:39

• 10 million Galaxy S4's shipped: Samsung

  Samsung has already shipped 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones, the company revealed today.

  Written by Ross Catanzariti • 23 May 13 13:29

• AusCERT 2013: What's it like to be a 'Nigerian scam' victim?

  Feelings of shame and despair at being conned out of $300,000 by a convincing Nigerian based email scam led Queensland interior decorator Jill Ambrose to attempt suicide twice.

  Written by Hamish Barwick • 23 May 13 13:09

• Risk of de facto Internet filter for Australia: Ludlam

  Greens Senator Scott Ludlam has said it is “remarkable” that Senator Stephen Conroy’s department is looking into greater transparency over the use of Section 313 of the Telecommunications Act.

  Written by Stephanie McDonald • 23 May 13 12:37

• Ethernet filters out porn, plus 9 other facts (?) we learned from Bob Metcalfe's Reddit Q&A

  Bob Metcalfe, who 40 years ago invented Ethernet along with David Boggs, spent two hours this week regaling Reddit users with his thoughts on everything from software-defined networking to Internet porn.

  Written by Bob Brown • 23 May 13 12:36

• Union to meet with Telstra as telecom job cuts pile up

  The Communications Workers Union, the communications branch of the Communications, Electrical and Plumbing Union (CEPU), plans to meet with Telstra on Tuesday to learn more about the telco’s restructuring plans and what they mean for industry jobs, according to CWU national assistant secretary Ken Hardisty.

  Written by Adam Bender • 23 May 13 11:33

• Microsoft boosts Japan Azure offering, adds data centers in two regions

  Microsoft will boost its Azure cloud offering in Japan, adding two domestic data centers to speed response times and improve reliability in the face of natural disasters.

  Written by Jay Alabaster • 23 May 13 11:02

• ASUS confirms Fonepad will launch Down Under

  ASUS has announced that its Fonepad Android tablet will be available in Australia from early June.

  Written by Ross Catanzariti • 23 May 13 10:53

• ASIC debacle: Conroy open to transparency over website blocks

  The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) is looking into improving transparency of the use of Section 313 of the Telecommunications Act, according to Senator Stephen Conroy.

  Written by Stephanie McDonald • 23 May 13 10:19

• Adobe continues social push, acquires mobile app agency

  Adobe has acquired Thumb Labs, a small mobile app agency, as part of its broader push to give its new cloud-enabled software offerings a more social flavor.

  Written by Jay Alabaster • 23 May 13 10:15

• Electricity's in the air: Powermat ties the knot with PowerKiss

  Two leading wireless power companies, Powermat and PowerKiss, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge.

  Written by Lucas Mearian • 23 May 13 10:08

• Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablets to go on sale in 170 countries on June 13

  Amazon.com is expanding the distribution of its tablets in a big way with the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 now available for preorder in over 170 countries, and its Appstore open in nearly 200 countries.

  Written by Mikael Ricknäs • 23 May 13 10:05

• Twitter upgrade too late for hacked NZ MP

  New Twitter security measures are being rolled out a day too late for New Zealand's Conservative Party leader Colin Craig, who has been left red-faced when a tweet about gay pedophilia was posted from his account.

  Written by AAP • 23 May 13 10:04