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Ben Grubb is the author of popular Australian technology blog, Tech Wired.

Having had experience working as an IT professional, Grubb brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to the job of writing about the IT industry.

At iTnews, Grubb’s favourite job is attempting to decipher what technology-related policies are being discussed at Australian Parliament House and how they impact the industry.



Recent articles by Ben Grubb

Microsoft defends IE vulnerability 

Microsoft defends IE vulnerability

In Applications - By Ben Grubb, 19 January 2010 4:28 PM
Says IE users should upgrade to IE 8.
Cyber security centre doesn't operate 24/7 

Cyber security centre doesn't operate 24/7

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 19 January 2010 9:47 AM
Awaits expansion.
ACMA blacklist costs $400,000 to run 

ACMA blacklist costs $400,000 to run

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 13 January 2010 1:28 PM
And likely to increase.
Customer server puts iiNet on spam blacklist 

Customer server puts iiNet on spam blacklist

In Web/client - By Ben Grubb, 12 January 2010 12:29 PM
Junior staffer to blame.
Watchdog issues spam warning to real estate agent  

Watchdog issues spam warning to real estate agent

In Messaging - By Ben Grubb, 8 January 2010 12:41 PM
Targets real estate sector.
Podcast: Conroy explains his net censorship regime 

Podcast: Conroy explains his net censorship regime

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 6 January 2010 4:08 PM
Senator Conroy takes on critics of his internet filter in an exclusive chat with iTnews.
Stephenconroy.com.au resurfaces 

Stephenconroy.com.au resurfaces

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 6 January 2010 10:36 AM
Regulator says it's OK.
Security group releases new Conficker figures 

Security group releases new Conficker figures

In Web/client - By Ben Grubb, 4 January 2010 2:19 PM
Telstra hosts most infected users in Australia.
Brave Labor MP rejects Conroy's filter plan 

Brave Labor MP rejects Conroy's filter plan

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 17 December 2009 9:33 AM
Calls it a "diversion" from tackling broader issues.
"Heavy-handed" filter won't help, says Google 

"Heavy-handed" filter won't help, says Google

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 16 December 2009 3:14 PM
Slams Conroy's filter plans.
UPDATE: ISPs, pollies & activists speak out on internet filter 

UPDATE: ISPs, pollies & activists speak out on internet filter

In Risk - By Ry Crozier, Ben Grubb, 15 December 2009 4:45 PM
Mixed support for Government announcement.
Conroy reveals plans to censor the internet 

Conroy reveals plans to censor the internet

In Risk - By Ry Crozier, Brett Winterford, Ben Grubb, 15 December 2009 4:43 PM
Mandatory ISP-level filtering comes to Australia.
Computer glitch brings Brisbane trains to a standstill 

Computer glitch brings Brisbane trains to a standstill

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 11 December 2009 9:27 AM
Two similar incidents occurred last month.
Government to collect biometrics from asylum seekers 

Government to collect biometrics from asylum seekers

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 7 December 2009 1:04 PM
Scheme labelled "dangerous".
Foxtel app spies on iPhone users 

Foxtel app spies on iPhone users

In Web/client - By Ben Grubb, 7 December 2009 12:30 PM
Offers no opt-out.
Schmidt: Why you should outsource your IT security 

Schmidt: Why you should outsource your IT security

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 3 December 2009 4:55 PM
Work on the larger problems.
JB Hi-Fi, Overclockers websites compromised 

JB Hi-Fi, Overclockers websites compromised

In Web/client - By Ben Grubb, 30 November 2009 1:37 PM
Users document their infections.
Christian Lobby buoyant on filtering after meeting Conroy 

Christian Lobby buoyant on filtering after meeting Conroy

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 27 November 2009 9:43 AM
Claims it was not privy to ISP-level filtering report.
Auditor-General slams Vic Govt data security flaws 

Auditor-General slams Vic Govt data security flaws

In Risk - By Ben Grubb, 26 November 2009 11:23 AM
No CIO + no security policy = huge risks.
Whirlpool, Overclockers face 'malicious' security scare 

Whirlpool, Overclockers face 'malicious' security scare

In Web/client - By Ben Grubb, 25 November 2009 9:34 AM
Were incidents related?
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