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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The politicians speak: Should we ban kids under 16 from using social media?

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government back an age-based ban on children accessing social media, here’s what other politicians are saying about the ...

CULTURE • Tue, 10 Sep 2024

Report: Cyber security to remain a priority for ANZ CIOs in 2025

A new Gartner survey has revealed the top technology investment trends for the coming year, with 88 per cent of chief information officers boosting cyber security ...

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Sep 2024

Albanese backs 16 as his preferred social media age limit

The Australian government will be presented with legislation proposing an age limit on access to social media and “other relevant digital platforms”.

CULTURE • Tue, 10 Sep 2024

Telcos, banks, and social media platforms could face $50m fines under new Scam Code Act

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has done the media rounds selling the government’s tough new stance on fighting scammers and platforms that fail their customers.

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Pair allegedly behind cyber crime forum officially indicted

Pavel Kublitskii and Alexandr Khodyrev have been charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Telegram founder vows to tackle ‘illicit activities’ following French arrest

Pavel Durov acknowledges criminal elements on Telegram and announces changes to moderation on the platform.

CULTURE • Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Baidam and Infoblox team up to take down scam websites

The Australian Indigenous cyber company joins cyber security firm Infoblox to create an “Australian-first” anti-scam capability.

TECH • Sun, 08 Sep 2024

The ASD’s ACSC and other security agencies warn of active Russian military hackers

According to a joint advisory released by CISA, the ASD, and 14 other agencies, Russian hackers are targeting infrastructure in the US and abroad.

SECURITY • Fri, 06 Sep 2024

AFP launches new cyber security traineeship program to attract ‘neurodivergent talent’

The Australian Federal Police is partnering with social enterprise Untapped Talent to give four trainees hands-on cyber security experience.