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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Exclusive: Wollongong-based Micon Office National confirms ransomware attack

The Sarcoma ransomware gang listed the Australian company on its darknet leak site, but the company says the data impacted is minimal.

SECURITY • Fri, 15 Nov 2024

ANZ warns Aussie shoppers to beware of scams during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

Sales season is just around the corner, and ANZ has some tips to keep consumers safe from scammers.

SECURITY • Fri, 15 Nov 2024

NSO Group entirely responsible for operating Pegasus spyware, not clients

New court documents in WhatsApp’s ongoing court battle against Israeli spyware maker reveal details of hacking operations.

SECURITY • Fri, 15 Nov 2024

ASD’s ACSC releases joint advisory detailing most regularly exploited vulnerabilities

Zero-day exploits were the most commonly used by threat actors to compromise organisations, with a sharp rise in their use compared to 2022.

SECURITY • Thu, 14 Nov 2024

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CommBank reveals new anti-scam protections

The Commonwealth Bank has announced three security features for digital wallets, first-time payments, and cardless transactions.

SECURITY • Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Social media companies to assume duty of care for users’ safety under new laws

A new Labor government proposal announced overnight will require social media platforms to be responsible for their users’ mental health under the Online Safety Act.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 13 Nov 2024

US calls on Russia to rein in ransomware operators

The United States’ deputy national security adviser has called out Russia over its tacit support of ransomware gangs as they increasingly target healthcare organisations

SECURITY • Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Can Australia’s social media ban protect young children? Or is it a mistake in the making?

While some are for it, others feel it may do more harm than good – and that’s assuming it’s even practicable in the first place.

CULTURE • Wed, 13 Nov 2024

November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

Vulnerabilities revealed in Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services, and Exchange.

SECURITY • Tue, 12 Nov 2024

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David Hollingworth

Exclusive: Wollongong-based Micon Office National confirms ransomware attack

ANZ warns Aussie shoppers to beware of scams during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

NSO Group entirely responsible for operating Pegasus spyware, not clients

ASD’s ACSC releases joint advisory detailing most regularly exploited vulnerabilities

CommBank reveals new anti-scam protections

Social media companies to assume duty of care for users’ safety under new laws

US calls on Russia to rein in ransomware operators

Can Australia’s social media ban protect young children? Or is it a mistake in the making?

November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

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