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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Melbourne Airport bolsters DDoS protections with Cloudflare

Melbourne Airport has announced that it has bolstered its cyber security with upgrades to DDoS protections and more.

TECH • Tue, 08 Aug 2023

Russian missile company breached by North Korean hackers

The computer networks of a Russian missile developer were reportedly breached for at least five months last year by hackers and espionage experts from North Korea.

SECURITY • Tue, 08 Aug 2023

Microsoft Azure bug raises risk of stolen passwords

A bug in one of Microsoft’s services, which has since been patched, presented a security risk that could have led to passwords being stolen. The cross-tenant information ...

SECURITY • Mon, 07 Aug 2023

Mental health apps present a major security risk, says NordVPN

Mental health tracking apps have been widely adopted worldwide, assisting people in breaking down anxiety, depression and other mental struggles on a daily basis.

SECURITY • Mon, 07 Aug 2023

Interview: Paul Prudhomme of Rapid7 – Japanese manufacturing is a ‘perfect target for ransomware operators’

Last year, Rapid7 released research examining the security posture of the ASX 200 companies and came out with an in-depth look at the Japan threat landscape

SECURITY • Wed, 02 Aug 2023

US government combats thinning cyber workforce with ‘whole-of-society’ approach

The US government has announced a multifaceted approach to bolstering its cyber security, with a new alliance that will join the efforts of hundreds of private ...

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 02 Aug 2023

Sky News Australia Facebook hijacked by hackers

Sky News Australia has suffered from a cyber incident after hackers appeared to gain access to the publication’s Facebook page.

SECURITY • Tue, 25 Jul 2023

OAIC investigates the AFP over surveillance concerns

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is currently under investigation for its use of the Auror retail surveillance service, with concerns raised by the nation’s privacy ...

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 24 Jul 2023

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AFP snags Melbourne BEC fraudster

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has caught and charged a man allegedly responsible for laundering money on behalf of cyber criminals targeting Australian businesses

CULTURE • Mon, 24 Jul 2023

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