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The global internet outage impacted air and rail travel, hospitals, banking, retail, and media.
World
The Washington Post

How CrowdStrike tech update wreaked more havoc than hackers

A botched update from one of the world’s preeminent software companies wreaked more havoc than the worst hacking groups have ever managed.

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A global tech outage affecting travel and businesses saw stocks tumble on Wall Street.
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Staff Writers

CROWDSTRIKE OUTAGE: Wall St takes massive hit as tech stocks fall

US stocks took a massive downturn on opening after a global cyber outage that disrupted businesses and travel worldwide.

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The firm at the centre of the global outage, CrowdStrike, said the issue believed to be behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack.
Technology
Charlotte Graham-McLay and Elaine Kurtenbach

CrowdStrike reveals what caused global IT outage

The firm at the centre of the global outage, CrowdStrike, said the issue believed to be behind the outage was not a security incident or cyberattack.

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An IT outage forced businesses to close their doors early on Friday and caused havoc with flights. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Technology
Aaron Bunch, William Ton and Samantha Lock

CrowdStrike outage impact could last days

The ongoing impact of a crippling IT outage might be felt for days after major Australian and global businesses and institutions went offline, causing widespread chaos.

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A global IT outage is affecting businesses, airlines, media outlets, Government agencies and other organisations after a cybersecurity software company encountered a major technical issue. Here’s what we know.
Technology
Elisia Seeber

What we know so far about the CrowdStrike global IT outage

What happened, who was affected and how is it being fixed? Here’s what we know so far.

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A major IT outage has hit businesses around the world.
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Technology
Ellen Ransley, David Johns and Remy Varga

Catastrophic IT outage wreaks havoc globally

UPDATE: Flights have been grounded around the world and the banking system is in chaos as the Australian government holds an emergency meeting to deal with the unprecedented crisis.

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A police operation has led to six arrests and the seizure of dozens of illegal SIM boxes. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)
Technology
Digital Staff

'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

Police are warning criminals they will be caught after six arrests and the seizure of many illegal SIM boxes used to send scam messages to defraud Australians.

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Nicola Healey and son Carter were denied entry to Suncorp Stadium for the State of Origin decider.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

‘Heartbroken’ mother and young son ‘turned away’ from Origin

Nicola Healey took her young son Carter to the major event after purchasing tickets through Ticketek, but the night ended in tears before the game even started.

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Travellers have been warned to avoid Google searching airline details in a bind, after a rise in impersonation scams.
Technology
Hayley Taylor

Travellers warned against dangerous Google search act

‘We recommend that clients push back harder at the airport check-in desk.’

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One of Australia’s largest cyber hacks resulted in the theft of personal details and health information belonging to almost 13 million people.
Australia
William Ton

Millions of Australians hit by prescription cyber hack

One of Australia's largest cyber hacks resulted in the theft of personal details and health information belonging to almost 13 million people.

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Australia’s mobile network operators have been preparing to switch off their 3G networks.
Business
Bryce Luff

Optus giving away thousands of free mobile phones

The telco giant is gearing up for a massive change.

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Telstra's non-compliance with identification requirements put consumers at risk of real harm.
Australia
Kat Wong

Telstra slapped with massive fine after putting customers at risk

Thousands of Telstra customers have been made vulnerable to scams and mobile fraud, as the telco is hit with a massive fine.

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The Trump assassination attempt was devastatingly inevitable, writes Christopher Dore.
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Christopher Dore

Why Trump’s bullet dodge should terrify all Australians

THE FRONT DORE: He is not the first president or candidate to face an assassination attempt. But Donald Trump is the first in the social media age. There is a tragic inevitability to this attempted murder.

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Man saved after using smartwatch to contact emergency services.
Technology
Sarah Keszler

‘Lucky swimmer’ uses smartwatch to call for help after being swept out to sea

The man was dragged about 1km offshore when he was caught in a rip.

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Telstra is due to switch off 3G on August 31, having extended its original June closure deadline. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Stephanie Gardiner

Staggering amount of Aussies set to have phone service cut

In a few weeks, a staggering number of mobile phones won't be able to connect to triple-zero, prompting a desperate push from telcos for customers to upgrade.

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