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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December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is addressing 70 vulnerabilities this December 2024 Patch Tuesday, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for one of the ...

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Google reveals quantum computing breakthrough

Google’s Willow quantum chip is capable of large-scale error correction at exponential rates and may have proven the existence of parallel universes.

TECH • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

South Australia to host Space ISAC Australia Global Hub

US-based Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center announces a new Aussie hub to help boost cyber security in Australian and global space operations.

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

ACSC releases critical alert regarding Mitel MiCollab collaboration software

A pair of vulnerabilities in a popular collaboration suite could allow malicious actors to access sensitive data.

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Interview: The promise and perils of AI, with Rapid7’s Craig Adams

According to Rapid7’s chief product officer, artificial intelligence is a major boon for cyber security professionals – and a risk if it’s not taken advantage of.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

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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