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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Brydens Lawyers suffers alleged 600GB data breach following ransomware attack

Prominent Sydney law firm Brydens Lawyers reveals a serious cyber incident in the wake of a February intrusion into its network.

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Mar 2025

New Zealand’s Q4 2024 Cyber Security Insights report shows mixed results

Reported cyber incidents were down in the last quarter of 2024, but direct financial losses rose by 24 per cent, as state-based attacks were on the rise.

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Mar 2025

CrowdStrike announces Dicker Data distribution agreement

Cyber security firm and Australian IT distributor join forces to bring CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform to more Australian businesses.

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Mar 2025

FIIG Securities sued by ASIC over ‘systemic and prolonged’ cyber security failures

The financial regulator will pursue Australian investment firm FIIG Securities over a 2023 data breach linked to the Russian ransomware gang ALPHV.

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Mar 2025

Exclusive: Aussie laboratory supplier CI Scientific listed by Lynx ransomware

The hackers claim to have stolen 81 gigabytes of data, including information related to human resources at the NSW-headquartered firm.

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Mar 2025

David Quist scores director of channel sales APJ role at Rapid7

Rapid7 also launched its new PACT Partner Program to assist regional partners with cyber security training, tools, and resources.

SECURITY • Wed, 12 Mar 2025

Exclusive: Kiwi insurance broker confirms it is investigating a ransomware attack

DragonForce claims hack of Morrinsville/Matamata-based broker Vercoe, more than 60 gigabytes allegedly stolen.

SECURITY • Wed, 12 Mar 2025

Australian TFE Hotels group admits cyber attack recovery an ongoing process

Hotel staff have been forced to manually assist guests, while phone lines have been diverted.

SECURITY • Tue, 11 Mar 2025

Op-Ed: March Patch Tuesday reveals 57 vulnerabilities

Up to six of Patch Tuesday’s vulnerabilities may already being exploited in the wild.

SECURITY • Tue, 11 Mar 2025