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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CommBank restores services following outage

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is unable to rule out a cyber incident following an outage that blocked transfers between accounts.

SECURITY • Fri, 30 May 2025

Microsoft and Education Services Australia launch new AI training mobile for teachers

The program’s first new training module starts today (30 May), aiming to ensure that teachers can build their AI skills safely and comprehensively.

TECH • Fri, 30 May 2025

Pay up: Understanding Australia’s new ransomware reporting requirements

As of 30 May, businesses that earn more than $3 million a year will need to report paying a ransom to hackers. Here’s what you need to know.

SECURITY • Thu, 29 May 2025

Report: 69% of organisations hit by ransomware in the last 12 months

New research reveals the scale of ransomware threat as attacks surge and businesses struggle with extortion.

SECURITY • Thu, 29 May 2025

Ransomware gangs turn to new aggressive tactics as organisations harden their defences

Delivering ransom notes to homes and fake extortion claims are part of a new suite of ransomware tactics.

SECURITY • Tue, 27 May 2025

Exclusive: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia confirms Dire Wolf ransomware attack

Hacker newcomers claim to have exfiltrated 300 gigabytes of data, including limited contact details and correspondence and bank account information.

SECURITY • Tue, 27 May 2025

ADF to invest in building cyber warfare workforce

Multiple career pathways and a new pay structure are aimed at recruiting and retaining skilled cyber specialists.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 27 May 2025

Coinbase faces legal action following data breach impacting more than 69k customers

The US cryptocurrency exchange has experienced a sudden drop in stock price after hackers stole personal information.

SECURITY • Tue, 27 May 2025

Scammers observed using Google’s AppSheet to impersonate Meta and PayPal

A newly emerged phishing campaign is capable of bypassing defences to MFA codes and credentials.

SECURITY • Mon, 26 May 2025

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David Hollingworth

CommBank restores services following outage

Microsoft and Education Services Australia launch new AI training mobile for teachers

Pay up: Understanding Australia’s new ransomware reporting requirements

Report: 69% of organisations hit by ransomware in the last 12 months

Ransomware gangs turn to new aggressive tactics as organisations harden their defences

Exclusive: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia confirms Dire Wolf ransomware attack

ADF to invest in building cyber warfare workforce

Coinbase faces legal action following data breach impacting more than 69k customers

Scammers observed using Google’s AppSheet to impersonate Meta and PayPal

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