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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Op-Ed: Windows’ new Recall feature is a security nightmare

Do we really need a function that remembers everything we do on our PCs? Does your company? Probably not.

TECH • Mon, 27 May 2024

Anti-scam chatbot Scamio now available for WhatsApp in Australia

Bitdefender’s free scam-fighting tool is now available locally on a popular Messenger alternative.

TECH • Mon, 27 May 2024

Optus loses appeal to keep Deloitte cyber attack report secret

The Federal Court has dismissed Optus’ appeal to hold back a Deloitte report into its 2022 cyber attack from class action lawyers.

SECURITY • Mon, 27 May 2024

Act Now, Stay Secure campaign launched to warn First Nations Australians of cyber crime

A new cyber security campaign asks the question, “What are you risking online?” and calls on First Nations communities to educate themselves and others.

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 27 May 2024

Russian hacking groups are switching tactics: Here’s what to watch out for

Spear phishing appears to be the new weapon of choice for state-backed Russian threat groups, along with a proliferation of malware tools.

SECURITY • Fri, 24 May 2024

Exclusive: Stolen MediSecure data posted for sale on Russian hacking forum

A week after the e-prescription service revealed it was hacked, more than six terabytes of patient data, consisting of over 50 million rows, is allegedly up for sale.

SECURITY • Fri, 24 May 2024

Vigilante hacks scam call centre, proceeds to warn victims

A vigilante hacker calls out alleged “fake antivirus company” Waredot for scamming users.

SECURITY • Fri, 24 May 2024

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Right-wing think tank labels eSafety Commissioner a ‘global threat to free speech’

The Institute of Public Affairs has written a letter to federal MPs calling for the Online Safety Act 2021 to be “abolished and redrafted”.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 23 May 2024

Making the most of health technology could save Australia billions

Research released by the Australian Productivity Commission suggests greater integration of digital technologies into the country’s healthcare system could save more than ...

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Thu, 23 May 2024

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David Hollingworth

Op-Ed: Windows’ new Recall feature is a security nightmare

Anti-scam chatbot Scamio now available for WhatsApp in Australia

Optus loses appeal to keep Deloitte cyber attack report secret

Act Now, Stay Secure campaign launched to warn First Nations Australians of cyber crime

Russian hacking groups are switching tactics: Here’s what to watch out for

Exclusive: Stolen MediSecure data posted for sale on Russian hacking forum

Vigilante hacks scam call centre, proceeds to warn victims

Right-wing think tank labels eSafety Commissioner a ‘global threat to free speech’

Making the most of health technology could save Australia billions

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