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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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

Anduril’s new recruitment campaign looks like a hack, but it isn't

It looked like the defence technology firm’s X account had been hacked, but instead, it’s all part of a new recruitment drive called “Don’t work at Anduril”.

CULTURE • Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Cracked versions of video games caught spreading malicious crypto miner

Torrented versions of games such as Garry’s Mod, Dyson Sphere Program, and Universe Sandbox have been employed in a global malware campaign.

CULTURE • Wed, 19 Feb 2025

RMIT to offer free IT degrees to women and gender-diverse individuals for the second year running

The Australian federal government continues to support RMIT’s program, offering a free Diploma of Information Technology for students already working in Victoria.

TECH • Wed, 19 Feb 2025