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: New Zealand law firm Bell & Graham confirms ransomware attack

The SafePay ransomware gang claims to have stolen 15 gigabytes of data from the Matamata-based firm.

SECURITY • Thu, 16 Jan 2025

FBI deletes Chinese malware from more than 4,200 computers

The deletion of the Chinese-developed PlugX malware by US law enforcement was part of an international operation against a known PRC-backed hacking group.

SECURITY • Thu, 16 Jan 2025

Stand up and be recognised as Australia’s Cyber Security Graduate of the Year 2025

Cyber Daily is calling on up-and-coming cyber professionals to submit an entry for this year’s Cyber Awards.

SECURITY • Thu, 16 Jan 2025

Hacking group releases details of 15k vulnerable FortiGate firewall devices

Full configuration files have been shared on a hacking forum, including IP addresses and passwords, all for free, suggesting a “very serious cyber incident” is about to ...

SECURITY • Thu, 16 Jan 2025

Deficiencies in IT controls driving cyber vulnerability of Queensland’s health sector

An audit of Queensland’s health sector has revealed a need to prevent malicious access to healthcare and patient data.

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Jan 2025

Cyber attacks increased by an alarming 44% in 2024

Australia was the sixth-most targeted nation by ransomware operators in 2024, with nation-state hackers continuing to drive an increase in cyber disruption.

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Jan 2025

Fortinet addresses security concerns over Fortinet FortiGate zero-day

FortiGuard Labs issues CVE after reports of “mass exploitation” of its firewall devices late last year.

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Jan 2025

Microsoft’s first Patch Tuesday of the year addresses a whopping 161 vulnerabilities

Adam Barnett, lead software engineer at Rapid7, addresses Microsoft’s latest roll call of vulnerabilities, including eight that may already being exploited.

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Jan 2025

Cyber Daily is searching for the Data Server Security Business of the Year

Submissions and nominations are open to be recognised as Australia’s Data Server Security Business of the Year.

SECURITY • Tue, 14 Jan 2025