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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It’s a deal, it’s a steal – what makes darknet markets tick

Darknet marketplaces are the engine rooms of online crime – from drug deals to fake IDs; anything can be bought if you know where to look.

CULTURE • Thu, 05 Dec 2024

Why women leave the cyber security industry: Bullying, long hours, and gender-based pay gaps

A new study from RMIT University has revealed why women are generally under-represented in the cyber security workforce.

CULTURE • Wed, 04 Dec 2024

US authorities admit they don’t know when telcos will be free of Chinese interference

The admission follows guidance from the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Australian Cyber Security Centre on hardening networks against Chinese ...

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Dec 2024

Exclusive: Australian Centre for Heart Health hit by alleged SafePay ransomware attack

Ransomware gang SafePay claims hack on a Melbourne-based not-for-profit research institute operating out of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Dec 2024

Exclusive: Ransomware group KillSec claims hack on Clubfit Software

Alleged hack on gym management software provider Clubfit Software could impact gyms across Australia.

SECURITY • Tue, 03 Dec 2024

Cyber Wardens releases cyber crime guide to protect small businesses

COSBOA’s Cyber Wardens program warns businesses to be alert for scams and other cyber crime during the Christmas season.

SECURITY • Fri, 29 Nov 2024

Social media age ban and privacy reforms pass Senate in contentious sitting

Labor’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media has passed into law, but many questions remain.

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 29 Nov 2024

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Researchers find 20 vulnerabilities in Advantech Wi-Fi access point

A chain of vulnerabilities could lead to access points being targeted by denial-of-service and man-in-the-middle attacks.

SECURITY • Thu, 28 Nov 2024

Op-Ed: The evolving threat of hacktivism in a digital world

Hacktivism, the combination of hacking and activism, has emerged as a prominent tactic in cyber warfare and led to widespread disruptions across various sectors.