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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2 Australians arrested over AI-generated child abuse material allegations

The two were charged as part of a global law enforcement operation that saw 25 people arrested from 19 countries.

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Mar 2025

Digital platforms to face fines up to $50m for failing to restrict harmful content

New codes submitted to the eSafety Commissioner last week are designed to protect children from several forms of harmful content, including pornography and violent ...

CULTURE • Mon, 03 Mar 2025

Exclusive: Hudson Gavin Martin confirms cyber incident following RansomHub listing

The Auckland-based law firm Hudson Gavin Martin has confirmed it was the victim of a cyber attack after being listed as a victim on the darknet leak site of the RansomHub ...

SECURITY • Fri, 28 Feb 2025

Exclusive: Kiwi car dealership Tristram European listed by DragonForce ransomware

Hackers claim to have stolen and published more than 30 gigabytes of data from Auckland-based Volkswagen, Skoda, and MG-focused dealership.

SECURITY • Fri, 28 Feb 2025

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CrowdStrike’s Global Threat Report reveals a world under siege

The year 2024 saw a rise in nation-state threats led by China, while generative AI continues to boost cyber criminals’ capacity to cause harm.

SECURITY • Thu, 27 Feb 2025

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Ransomware threats against operational tech surged in 2024

Dragos’ eighth annual OT/ICS year in review reveals two new threat groups and a massive increase in malicious activity year on year.

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Feb 2025

Exclusive: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare provider confirms cyber incident

Wagga Wagga-based Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation has said it is investigating a cyber incident that may involve personal data; however, the incident ...

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Feb 2025

Exclusive: Aussie adult site confirms tens of thousands emails compromised in data leak

Hacker offers 94,000 lines of Australian XXX Reviews member emails for sale on a popular hacking site.

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Feb 2025

Data breaches compromising more than 1m Australians surged in recent years

So-called “mega-breaches” have risen to an alarming two every month reported in Australia, according to new research.

SECURITY • Tue, 25 Feb 2025

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David Hollingworth

2 Australians arrested over AI-generated child abuse material allegations

Digital platforms to face fines up to $50m for failing to restrict harmful content

Exclusive: Hudson Gavin Martin confirms cyber incident following RansomHub listing

Exclusive: Kiwi car dealership Tristram European listed by DragonForce ransomware

CrowdStrike’s Global Threat Report reveals a world under siege

Ransomware threats against operational tech surged in 2024

Exclusive: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare provider confirms cyber incident

Exclusive: Aussie adult site confirms tens of thousands emails compromised in data leak

Data breaches compromising more than 1m Australians surged in recent years

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