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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Pro-Russian and Pro-Palestinian hacktivists responsible for a wave of cyber attacks against Australian organisations

Government institutions were the main focus of the widespread hacking campaign that disrupted websites across Australia last month.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

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Peter Maloney quits AUCyber as revenue slumps

Australian cyber security firm’s revenue is down 29 per cent as 2024 acquisitions fail to deliver.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

UK hospital Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust confirms INC Ransom cyber attack

A ransomware gang targets one of the largest children’s hospitals in Europe, though the hospital asserts no children’s data appears to be impacted.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Exclusive: INC Ransom claims hack on closed Queensland law firm

Nicholsons Solicitors closed down recently, but some client data remains accessible – and vulnerable.

SECURITY • Sun, 08 Dec 2024

US authorities arrest another alleged Scattered Spider hacker

Remington Goy Ogletree was arrested last month after allegedly hacking two telcos and a financial institution.

SECURITY • Fri, 06 Dec 2024

Papua New Guinea to follow Australia with age-based social media ban for kids

Less than a week after Australia’s age-based social media ban passed into law, the head of Papua New Guinea’s Department of Information and Communications Technology has ...

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 06 Dec 2024

Salus Ventures launches Strategic Advisor Program

A former director-general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service and a former US ambassador are among appointments.

TECH • Thu, 05 Dec 2024

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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

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David Hollingworth

Pro-Russian and Pro-Palestinian hacktivists responsible for a wave of cyber attacks against Australian organisations

Peter Maloney quits AUCyber as revenue slumps

UK hospital Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust confirms INC Ransom cyber attack

Exclusive: INC Ransom claims hack on closed Queensland law firm

US authorities arrest another alleged Scattered Spider hacker

Papua New Guinea to follow Australia with age-based social media ban for kids

Salus Ventures launches Strategic Advisor Program

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

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

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