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: Australian specialist underwriting agency hit by alleged ransomware attack

The Meow ransomware gang has listed All Parks Insurance as a victim on its leak site and posted several policy documents and employee data as proof of hack.

SECURITY • Tue, 27 Aug 2024

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Hunters International claims cyber attack on US Marshals Service

The ransomware gang has reportedly stolen 386 gigabytes from the law enforcement agency, but the Marshals say the data is nothing new.

SECURITY • Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Russian hacktivists target French websites in the wake of Telegram founder’s arrest

A wave of DDoS attacks has been launched following the arrest of Russian-born billionaire Pavel Durov.

SECURITY • Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Exclusive: Rhysida ransomware gang claims hack on disability support organisation Engedi

Queensland-based registered NDIS provider Engedi was hit by an alleged ransomware attack, and staff data was posted on the dark web.

SECURITY • Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France

Russian-born billionaire Pavel Durov was arrested over the weekend over alleged moderation concerns regarding criminal use of his messaging application.

TECH • Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Exclusive: Aussie not-for-profit community support service Meli confirms cyber attack

The Qilin ransomware gang has listed Victorian-based Meli as a victim on its darknet leak site. UPDATE: Meli responds to posting of stolen data online.

SECURITY • Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Interview: Brendan Conlon – an NSA background is ‘definitely an advantage’

Brendan Conlon, an expert on supply chain defence, talks about his experience getting into cyber and how CISOs really need to pay attention to supply chain ...

SECURITY • Fri, 23 Aug 2024

ACSC partners with US agencies to release best practice guide to threat detection

CISA, FBI, NSA, and other international partners release Best Practices for Event Logging and Threat Detection guidelines.

SECURITY • Fri, 23 Aug 2024

Op-Ed: No, a NSW Department of Education website was NOT hacked

A report of parents “hacking” into a website hosting selective school selection results is another example of a cyber security beat-up.

CULTURE • Thu, 22 Aug 2024

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Exclusive: Australian specialist underwriting agency hit by alleged ransomware attack

Hunters International claims cyber attack on US Marshals Service

Russian hacktivists target French websites in the wake of Telegram founder’s arrest

Exclusive: Rhysida ransomware gang claims hack on disability support organisation Engedi

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France

Exclusive: Aussie not-for-profit community support service Meli confirms cyber attack

Interview: Brendan Conlon – an NSA background is ‘definitely an advantage’

ACSC partners with US agencies to release best practice guide to threat detection

Op-Ed: No, a NSW Department of Education website was NOT hacked

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