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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Victorian Police warns of scam campaign targeting Chinese-speaking community

The scam originally targeted Chinese students studying in Victoria in 2017, but scammers have recently broadened the scope of their victims.

SECURITY • Mon, 24 Feb 2025

Expert warns universities and schools are ‘prime targets for cyber criminals’

As the University of Notre Dame Australia continues to struggle to recover from a ransomware attack, Darren Guccione of Keeper Security says these threats are not going ...

SECURITY • Mon, 24 Feb 2025

Exclusive: Australian National University confirms no ‘active ransomware threat’

Following claims by ransomware gang FSociety of a successful hack, ANU declares no active threat and closes its investigation.

SECURITY • Mon, 24 Feb 2025

Op-Ed: Security alerts can cry wolf – and strain expert resources

Leaping at the opportunities AI and cloud have to offer, businesses are accelerating investment in IT infrastructure, with Australia’s spend set to tip over $133 billion

SECURITY • Sun, 23 Feb 2025

Exclusive: Qilin ransomware gang claims hack of Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services

The western Pacific island nation’s health ministry has been hit by an alleged cyber attack, with the hackers threatening to release the data within days.

SECURITY • Fri, 21 Feb 2025

AUCyber welcomes new CEO and board

The embattled Aussie cyber security company has turned over a new leaf under a new substantial shareholder, 5G Networks.

SECURITY • Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Anatomy of a ransomware attack – all it takes is 48 minutes!

A ransomware gang very likely to be BlackBasta was recently caught in the act – here’s what a cyber attack looks like step by step.

SECURITY • Fri, 21 Feb 2025

Overreach in fight against cyber crime must be avoided, says Law Council of Australia

The newly warranted federal powers to investigate cyber-enabled crime “covertly” must be “carefully scrutinised”, the Law Council of Australia has urged, to ensure that ...

SECURITY • Thu, 20 Feb 2025

Inside the Ghost ransomware gang – everything you need to know

US agencies have released an advisory outlining the tactics, techniques, and procedures of a highly active Chinese ransomware group.

SECURITY • Thu, 20 Feb 2025

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David Hollingworth

Victorian Police warns of scam campaign targeting Chinese-speaking community

Expert warns universities and schools are ‘prime targets for cyber criminals’

Exclusive: Australian National University confirms no ‘active ransomware threat’

Op-Ed: Security alerts can cry wolf – and strain expert resources

Exclusive: Qilin ransomware gang claims hack of Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services

AUCyber welcomes new CEO and board

Anatomy of a ransomware attack – all it takes is 48 minutes!

Overreach in fight against cyber crime must be avoided, says Law Council of Australia

Inside the Ghost ransomware gang – everything you need to know

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