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#CensusFail 2016: ABS Fluffed Off Concerns About DDoS Attacks
Remember the #censusfail incident last year when millions of Australians were unable to fill out the mandatory Census online because the website was slammed by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack? It appears the ABS was overconfident about the website’s ability to fend of a DDoS attack.
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NBN After-Hours Installation Service Coming Soon, Will Cost $150 Per Customer
Telcos always wants to install new fixed-line services, including those on the National Broadband Network (NBN), during working hours; the most inconvenient time for a lot of people. They usually require someone at the installation premises and some people have to take time off work just to wait for a technician to come over. But…
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This Is What Happens When You Hit A Prince Rupert’s Drop With A Bullet
Prince Rupert’s Drops are fascinating because while these tadpole-shaped objects are made from glass, parts of them can withstand hits with a hammer without shattering. But what happens when you hit them with bullets at close range?
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Bitcoin Is About To Hit $US1000
Reports of its death were greatly exaggerated. Earlier this year, there were people in the tech and financial sectors claiming that “Bitcoin is dead“. But the cryptocurrency has defied the odds and is on track to be valued at $US1000.