Daniel Croft

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Born in the heart of Western Sydney, Daniel Croft is a passionate journalist with an understanding for and experience writing in the technology space. Having studied at Macquarie University, he joined Momentum Media in 2022, writing across a number of publications including Australian Aviation, Cyber Security Connect and Defence Connect. Outside of writing, Daniel has a keen interest in music, and spends his time playing in bands around Sydney.

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Researchers release free Rhysida Ransomware decryptor

South Korean researchers have developed free decryption methods for the Rhysida ransomware gang, providing relief to those whose data has been encrypted by the hacking ...

SECURITY • Tue, 13 Feb 2024

New Australian cyber security coordinator all but confirmed, according to sources

Australia’s next cyber security coordinator has been all but confirmed, after sources close to the matter told media that an Australian Army major general would be ...

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 13 Feb 2024

58 cyber attacks costing $3bn under investigation by UN

The United Nations has launched an investigation into almost 60 cyber attacks believed to have been by North Korea.

SECURITY • Mon, 12 Feb 2024

Budding data leak leaves cannabis workers blazed

The data of 2.5 million workers in the cannabis industry have been exposed after a tech company used by dispensaries leaked their information.

SECURITY • Mon, 12 Feb 2024

Canadian government announces Flipper Zero ban to deter car theft

The Canadian government has released plans to outlaw everyone’s favourite penetration testing “toy”, the Flipper Zero, in an effort to prevent people from using them for ...

SECURITY • Mon, 12 Feb 2024

Largest-ever French cyber attack exposes half of the population

Roughly half of the population of France has had its data exposed in what is the largest cyber attack ever to hit the country.

SECURITY • Fri, 09 Feb 2024

Ukraine highlights significance of cyber warfare during international forum

The value of cyber operations in warfare has been highlighted by Ukraine during an international cyber forum held in Kyiv.

TECH • Fri, 09 Feb 2024

Over 2.1m exposed in learning app breach

A data leak on a major learning application has resulted in the data of 2 million users being exposed.

SECURITY • Thu, 08 Feb 2024

Ransomware payments hit a record US$1.1bn in 2023

Ransomware payments reached a record-breaking high in 2023, breaking the eight-figure mark and reaching a massive US$1.1 billion (roughly A$1.69 billion).

CULTURE • Thu, 08 Feb 2024

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Researchers release free Rhysida Ransomware decryptor

New Australian cyber security coordinator all but confirmed, according to sources

58 cyber attacks costing $3bn under investigation by UN

Budding data leak leaves cannabis workers blazed

Canadian government announces Flipper Zero ban to deter car theft

Largest-ever French cyber attack exposes half of the population

Ukraine highlights significance of cyber warfare during international forum

Over 2.1m exposed in learning app breach

Ransomware payments hit a record US$1.1bn in 2023

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