David Hollingworth

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David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.

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A glass darkly: Electronic Frontiers Australia calls for ban on best-selling Kmart smart glasses

Meta-style smart glasses have been a hit with Aussie shoppers, but the digital rights body is concerned their popularity could lead to privacy violations and harassment

TECH • Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Research: AI assistants can accelerate business email compromise to warp speed

A new proof of concept developed by Barracuda illustrates how attackers could use AI assistants to rapidly escalate a compromised employee account into CEO-level fraud.

SECURITY • Wed, 05 Aug 2026

ThreatLocker raises US$190m to accelerate zero trust platform and global expansion

The cyber security firm will use the funding to expand its AI security capabilities and grow its international presence.

SECURITY • Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Exclusive: Downies Collectables continues to respond to ransomware incident

Investigations by Aussie rare coin supplier remain ongoing, as cyber extortionists continue to apply pressure on the dark web.

SECURITY • Tue, 04 Aug 2026

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Artificial intelligence a key area of Australia’s 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy

The Australian government has launched a 10-year blueprint for defence innovation, with AI one of six priority capabilities.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands

A prominent hacker is claiming to have breached the company behind the Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce, with student personal data for sale ...

SECURITY • Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Report: AI now ‘embedded’ within the cyber adversary ecosystem

CrowdStrike’s 2026 Threat Hunting Report reveals an uncomfortable fact: for hackers, artificial intelligence is a tool, a force multiplier, and a target.

SECURITY • Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach

A service designed for tourists – including those from Australia – and international residents warns of “unauthorised access” to limited customer data; payment details ...

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Aug 2026

APPROVED Monash Uni VC Prof Sharon Pickering with CyberCX CEO John Paitaridis along with Faculty of IT academics and students mbjov8

Monash partners with cyber security firm to launch AI-focused cyber security degree

The new bachelor of CyberAI will combine university study with industry placements to tackle workforce shortages.

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Aug 2026

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David Hollingworth

A glass darkly: Electronic Frontiers Australia calls for ban on best-selling Kmart smart glasses

Research: AI assistants can accelerate business email compromise to warp speed

ThreatLocker raises US$190m to accelerate zero trust platform and global expansion

Exclusive: Downies Collectables continues to respond to ransomware incident

Artificial intelligence a key area of Australia’s 2026 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Strategy

Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands

Report: AI now ‘embedded’ within the cyber adversary ecosystem

Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach

Monash partners with cyber security firm to launch AI-focused cyber security degree

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