Netflix, Hulu and a host of other content streaming services block non-US users from viewing their content. As a result, many people residing outside of the United States seek to circumvent such restrictions by using services that advertise "free" and "open" web proxies capable of routing browser traffic through US-based computers and networks. Perhaps unsurprisingly, new research suggests that most of these "free" offerings are anything but, and actively seek to weaken browser security and privacy.

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/how-free-geododging-and-proxy-services-are-selling-you-out-20150622-ghuz4l.html

8.8.8.8: The four digits that could thwart Australia's anti-piracy, website-blocking regime

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/8888-the-four-digits-that-could-thwart-australias-antipiracy-websiteblocking-regime-20150624-ghw7kc.html

Further evidence is emerging that Samsung did not respond adequately to information about a serious security flaw affecting approximately 600 million of its smartphones, including its latest flagship Galaxy S6, despite being notified of the issue several months ago.

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/questions-over-samsungs-handling-of-security-flaw-in-millions-of-smartphones-20150618-ghqvqn?skin=smart-phone

One in four apps on your Android mobile needlessly mining your personal data

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/smartphone-apps/one-in-four-apps-on-your-android-mobile-needlessly-mining-your-personal-data-20150620-ghsozp?skin=smart-phone

The iconic Hewlett-Packard that we know will separate into two firms by November 1. A new entity, HP, will operate the PC and printer business while, separately, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise will handle networking, servers and sales of business software.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/hp-readies-in-apac-region-for-historic-split/story-e6frgakx-1227398659450