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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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

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Anduril, OpenAI partner to accelerate US AI leadership

US defence disruptor Anduril has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to develop and responsibly deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions for national ...

TECH • Fri, 06 Dec 2024

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Op-Ed: Building consumer trust and cyber resilience in Australia

As Australia embraces the age of artificial intelligence, the cloud, and “digital economy” applications, the management of consumer data is central to the competitiveness ...

SECURITY • Fri, 06 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