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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Western Sydney University hacker granted bail, university releases comment

The hacker behind the wave of attacks on Western Sydney University has been granted bail under strict conditions after being arrested earlier this week.

SECURITY • Fri, 27 Jun 2025

Hertz AI damage scanning results in massive customer charges and a pressure to pay quickly

If the scanners were to come Down Under, it could spell disaster for Australian customers and tourists.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Fri, 27 Jun 2025

UK patient’s death partially the result of a cyber attack

In what is an incredibly rare event, a cyber attack has contributed to a death, according to UK officials.

SECURITY • Fri, 27 Jun 2025

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Bernie Sanders questions why claimed AI productivity has not resulted in a 4-day work week

US Senator Bernie Sanders has argued that the claims of such high productivity increases thanks to AI should earn workers a four-day work week.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Thu, 26 Jun 2025

NSW Police arrest and charge hacker behind years of Western Sydney University cyber attacks

Western Sydney University told Cyber Daily it was thankful for the assistance of NSW Police in the takedown of the notorious hacker.

SECURITY • Thu, 26 Jun 2025

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eSafety Commissioner pushes for YouTube to be included in social media ban

The Australian eSafety Commissioner is pushing for YouTube to be included in the upcoming social media ban legislation.

SECURITY • Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Do-nut ignore: Krispy Kreme informs 160k affected in November cyber attack

US doughnut giant Krispy Kreme has disclosed that the cyber attack it suffered late last year affected over 160,000 people, leading to the compromise of personal and ...

SECURITY • Wed, 25 Jun 2025

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US federal judge says Anthropic legally trained AI using books without author permission

A US federal judge has ruled that Anthropic’s AI training using published books without the consent of the author is legal.

SECURITY • Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Exclusive: Envato investigates cyber attack claims, no evidence of breach so far

Australian digital asset and creative resource platform Envato has said that it is investigating claims of a cyber attack but has so far found no evidence of a breach.

SECURITY • Wed, 25 Jun 2025

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Daniel Croft

Western Sydney University hacker granted bail, university releases comment

Hertz AI damage scanning results in massive customer charges and a pressure to pay quickly

UK patient’s death partially the result of a cyber attack

Bernie Sanders questions why claimed AI productivity has not resulted in a 4-day work week

NSW Police arrest and charge hacker behind years of Western Sydney University cyber attacks

eSafety Commissioner pushes for YouTube to be included in social media ban

Do-nut ignore: Krispy Kreme informs 160k affected in November cyber attack

US federal judge says Anthropic legally trained AI using books without author permission

Exclusive: Envato investigates cyber attack claims, no evidence of breach so far

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