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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Google warns of voice phishing campaign targeting Salesforce instances

Financially motivated hackers linked to ShinyHunters have been observed using social engineering techniques to gain access to victim networks via a popular customer ...

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Jun 2025

Exclusive: BlackLock ransomware gang claims hack of Aussie accounting firm

Queensland-based accountants Ryan Harvie McEnery has been listed on a darknet leak site, with allegedly stolen data to be published within days.

SECURITY • Fri, 06 Jun 2025

No fun: Authorities reveal more info outlining the Play ransomware gang’s operations

American and Australian cyber authorities update advisory outlining prominent ransomware operations’ tactics, techniques, and procedures.

SECURITY • Fri, 06 Jun 2025

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ANU looking into possible hack of vice-chancellor’s LinkedIn profile

Genevieve Bell’s LinkedIn account has been observed liking “highly offensive” posts and criticising the university’s chancellor, Julie Bishop.

SECURITY • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Hacked: Anatomy of a Scattered Spider ransomware attack

The hackers behind a recent hacking spree targeting major UK retailers are clever, sophisticated, and, above all, confident. Here’s how they work.

SECURITY • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

RISE Racing confirms Sarcoma ransomware attack

An Australian harness racing digital provider has fallen victim to hackers as bank account details were published to the darknet.

SECURITY • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Healthcare: A fatal cyber security incident is just a matter of time, experts say

More than half of healthcare leaders believe a cyber security incident will cause a patient fatality within the next five years.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Report: Stolen credentials most common initial access vector for hackers

Valid logins without multifactor authentication are a hacker’s favourite way to break into your network.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Rate change may lead to scam increase, Aussie bank warns

ANZ is warning its customers to be aware of a potential rise in scammers pretending to be financial advisers in the wake of lowered interest rates.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

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David Hollingworth

Google warns of voice phishing campaign targeting Salesforce instances

Exclusive: BlackLock ransomware gang claims hack of Aussie accounting firm

No fun: Authorities reveal more info outlining the Play ransomware gang’s operations

ANU looking into possible hack of vice-chancellor’s LinkedIn profile

Hacked: Anatomy of a Scattered Spider ransomware attack

RISE Racing confirms Sarcoma ransomware attack

Healthcare: A fatal cyber security incident is just a matter of time, experts say

Report: Stolen credentials most common initial access vector for hackers

Rate change may lead to scam increase, Aussie bank warns

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