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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AI is a long way off from replacing teachers, according to CDU study

Among concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) taking jobs, the world’s teachers can breathe a sigh of relief after research has shown that AI is not yet ready ...

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 27 Feb 2024

ThyssenKrupp halts operations after automotive division hit by cyber attack

One of the largest steel manufacturers in the world has shut down some of its IT systems after a cyber attack breached part of the organisation.

SECURITY • Tue, 27 Feb 2024

Ransom wars: Return of the LockBit

The world’s most prolific ransomware group, LockBit, is back after being taken down by the world’s leading law enforcement authorities in a joint sting called Operation ...

SECURITY • Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Kadac data leaked on BreachForums in strange post providing analysis

A threat actor has posted what they claim to be the data of Kadac Australia after the company suffered a ransomware attack earlier this month.

SECURITY • Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Government appoints Michelle McGuinness as cyber security coordinator

Months after the last one was recalled, the Australian government has appointed a new national cyber security coordinator.

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 26 Feb 2024

LockBit developing 4.0 encryptor at time of global takedown

Developers for the now crippled LockBit ransomware group were reportedly developing a secret new encryptor that would have bolstered its future capabilities.

TECHNOLOGY • Fri, 23 Feb 2024

AT&T outage sparks FBI cyber attack investigation

The US’ largest telco, AT&T, has suffered a major network outage, sparking concerns that a cyber attack may be the cause.

SECURITY • Fri, 23 Feb 2024

Medibank fails to block investigation into data hack

The Federal Court has dismissed Medibank’s attempts to shut down an investigation into the October 2022 data hack.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 22 Feb 2024

Home Affairs cyber secretary reportedly owns over 100k CyberCX shares

A key Department of Home Affairs cyber security secretary and former government cyber adviser is currently under investigation by the department after it was discovered ...