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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Research: Middle-aged women most likely to fall for retail scams

Women in NSW aged between 45 and 54 are the most vulnerable demographic, while social media is the most popular platform for scammers.

SECURITY • Thu, 10 Apr 2025

ShareRing begins social media age verification trial

Digital identity firm to begin ‘rigorous testing’ of age verification technology with students in Darwin.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Shield AI encourages Australia to ‘get on board and shape development’ of Hivemind systems

Deep-tech defence company Shield AI has encouraged the Australian government to get involved early to reap the most benefit from its cutting-edge Hivemind-enabled systems

TECH • Wed, 09 Apr 2025

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Australian man sentenced over developing and selling child exploitation-themed video game

In addition to an 11-year jail sentence, the Victorian man has been ordered to pay more than $850,000 to the Commonwealth.

SECURITY • Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Report: ‘Cyber warfare is top of mind for Australians’

Artificial intelligence and geopolitical unrest are driving a surge in nation-state threats to Australian organisations.

SECURITY • Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Pen-testing report: 3 root causes responsible for 90% of findings

CyberCX’s 2025 Hack Report reveals the most commonly exploited vulnerabilities and how AI is reshaping both sides of the cyber security landscape.

SECURITY • Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Google reveals cyber security-focused Sec-Gemini v1 AI model

New AI model to be a force multiplier for network defenders and cyber security professionals.

SECURITY • Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Exclusive: Sarcoma ransomware gang claims hack of The ToolShed

New Zealand hardware chain impacted by alleged 160-gigabyte data breach, employee passports compromised.

SECURITY • Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Interview: Semperis’ Simon Hodgkinson - ‘Make sure you focus on recovery’

We catch up with Semperis’ strategic adviser on the importance of tabletop exercises to bolster any company’s cyber security maturity.

SECURITY • Mon, 07 Apr 2025

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David Hollingworth

Research: Middle-aged women most likely to fall for retail scams

ShareRing begins social media age verification trial

Shield AI encourages Australia to ‘get on board and shape development’ of Hivemind systems

Australian man sentenced over developing and selling child exploitation-themed video game

Report: ‘Cyber warfare is top of mind for Australians’

Pen-testing report: 3 root causes responsible for 90% of findings

Google reveals cyber security-focused Sec-Gemini v1 AI model

Exclusive: Sarcoma ransomware gang claims hack of The ToolShed

Interview: Semperis’ Simon Hodgkinson - ‘Make sure you focus on recovery’

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