PostgreSQL 17 Released with Enhanced Performance and New Features

The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has officially released PostgreSQL 17, the newest version of the widely-used open-source database, emphasizing enhanced performance and improved memory management. Key highlights of this release include optimizations for the vacuum process, which aims to free up storage occupied by obsolete data, as well as adjustments to storage access that benefit […]

Western Sydney University Hit by Third Cybersecurity Breach This Year

Western Sydney University has reported another cybersecurity breach, marking its third incident this year, after an attacker gained access to the university’s student management system and data warehouse in mid-August using compromised IT credentials. According to the university, the attacker initially breached the systems on August 14 and maintained undetected access until August 27, with […]

During a recent Reddit AMA, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the company is facing significant delays in releasing products due to a shortage of computing capacity

He explained that the complexity of the models is increasing, which complicates their deployment. “We encounter many limitations and must make difficult choices about how we allocate our computational resources across numerous promising ideas,” he noted when asked about the timeline for upcoming AI models. Reports indicate that OpenAI has had difficulty obtaining enough infrastructure […]

Medibank is leveraging a generative AI platform known as Typeface to enhance its health content creation efforts, aiming to engage a broad audience of Australians on health-related topics.

During a presentation at Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference, Jon Goh, the head of marketing technology and orchestration, explained that the health insurer seeks to enhance its content production capabilities and processes. “Traditional methods of content creation are not quick enough to meet the demands of today’s customers,” he noted. Goh emphasized the need for substantial content […]

Global Operation Disrupts RedLine and META Infostealers, Involving Australian Federal Police

An international law enforcement collaboration, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP), has disrupted the operations of two major infostealers, RedLine and META, which have been used to steal millions of credentials, financial details, and other sensitive data worldwide. The U.S. Department of Justice, alongside global partners under “Operation Magnus,” targeted these infostealers, which function by […]