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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Consultancy firm sees payday as government cyber security strategy price tag hits $2.8m

Despite facing heavy parliamentary and public scrutiny for its spending on external consulting, the federal government has announced that it has spent just under $3 ...

SECURITY • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

PwC has data leaked on the clear web

Consultancy firm PwC has had its data leaked on the clear web following the attack it suffered as part of the MOVEit hack.

SECURITY • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

ALPHV and Clop both claim cyber attack on Estée Lauder

Make-up and skincare brand Estée Lauder has been caught up in a major cyber attack, with two of the most prolific hacking groups fighting to take credit.

SECURITY • Thu, 20 Jul 2023

ACSC issues critical alert on Citrix network firmware vulnerability

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued a critical alert after detecting a vulnerability in networking firmware commonly used on Australian networks.

TECH • Wed, 19 Jul 2023

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New White House initiative empowers smart device cyber security

The US government has partnered with leaders of the private sector to form an initiative that allows consumers to better identify secure devices that are less likely to ...

SECURITY • Wed, 19 Jul 2023

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Cyber security coordinator says paying ransom could make Australia a ‘rich target’

Australia’s newly appointed cyber security coordinator has echoed government opinions of paying hackers a ransom, calling it a “mistake”.

SECURITY • Wed, 19 Jul 2023

UN hosts discussion on AI risk

The United Nations Security Council will meet in New York this week for its inaugural discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and the risks it creates for global ...

CULTURE • Tue, 18 Jul 2023

Fair Work Ombudsman hit in HWLE attack

The HWL Ebsworth supply chain attack has claimed yet another government victim, this time being the federal Fair Work Ombudsman.

SECURITY • Tue, 18 Jul 2023

Anonymous Sudan hits PayPal with DDoS attack

Anonymous Sudan, the hacktivist group responsible for taking down a number of major websites of late, has claimed responsibility for a distributed denial-of-service ...

SECURITY • Tue, 18 Jul 2023

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Daniel Croft

Consultancy firm sees payday as government cyber security strategy price tag hits $2.8m

PwC has data leaked on the clear web

ALPHV and Clop both claim cyber attack on Estée Lauder

ACSC issues critical alert on Citrix network firmware vulnerability

New White House initiative empowers smart device cyber security

Cyber security coordinator says paying ransom could make Australia a ‘rich target’

UN hosts discussion on AI risk

Fair Work Ombudsman hit in HWLE attack

Anonymous Sudan hits PayPal with DDoS attack

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