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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Australia crowned most hacked nation in the world

Australia has earned itself the title of most frequently hacked nation in the world this quarter, according to new findings from VPN provider Surfshark.

SECURITY • Wed, 21 Dec 2022

ADF team takes gold in Cyber Skills Challenge 2022

Competing with participants based all around the world, the ADF has taken out gold in the 2022 Cyber Skills Challenge held in QT Hotel in Canberra from 28 November till 2 ...

CULTURE • Tue, 20 Dec 2022

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Cyber security increases 16% worldwide in Q3 2022

The global cyber security industry saw growth of almost 16 per cent year on year during Q3 2022, according to new findings by tech analysis firm Canalys.

SECURITY • Tue, 20 Dec 2022

Aussie businesses eager to enter the metaverse, concerned by security

Australian businesses are set to lead the charge in metaverse investment, according to a new report by cyber security company Tenable.

SECURITY • Thu, 15 Dec 2022

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Aurecon cyber attack under investigation

An investigation has been launched into a cyber attack that targeted Australian engineering firm Aurecon.

SECURITY • Thu, 15 Dec 2022

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Aussie organisation bolsters Ukrainian cyber defence

Australian cyber security company Internet 2.0 has announced an initiative in which it will teach cyber security to Ukrainian war veterans to help them defend against ...

SECURITY • Wed, 14 Dec 2022

North Korean hackers trick foreign researchers into writing intel

North Korean spies have adopted new espionage tactics, emailing foreign experts and commissioning them to write research articles under the guise that they are someone ...

SECURITY • Wed, 14 Dec 2022

Indo-Pacific quantum cyber security bolstered by Monash University

Researchers at Monash University have launched a new project which seeks to teach Indo-Pacific-based organisations the best ways in which they can prevent being targeted ...

SECURITY • Tue, 13 Dec 2022

4 charged for cyber scam costing $147.6m

Sydney police have arrested four cyber criminals after they were caught running a scam that’s cost victims worldwide over $147.6 million (US$100 million).

SECURITY • Tue, 13 Dec 2022