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: Australia v Musk – Musk labels Australia a fascist nation following new anti-misinformation laws

The tech giant gets to name-calling as Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones calls the free-speech absolutist’s response “crackpot stuff”.

CULTURE • Fri, 13 Sep 2024

OAIC applauds reforms to Australia’s Privacy Act

The privacy regulator has welcomed the strengthening of its powers to protect individuals and the opportunity to develop a new Children’s Online Privacy Code – but there ...

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

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Doxxing could lead to a 7-year jail term, according to new laws

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is set to introduce anti-doxxing legislation as Communications Minister Michelle Rowland proposes new powers to fight disinformation.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Exclusive: NZ-based Bennett Currie customer data published following ransomware attack

Customers of the New Zealand accounting firm have had their personal and financial data published on the dark web.

SECURITY • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

ColorTokens announces acquisition of PureID

PureID’s identity and access management skills will be used to boost ColorToken’s Xshield platform and help minimise the impact of data breaches.

SECURITY • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

The industry and academics speak: Is banning kids from social media a workable solution?

Cyber security professionals, privacy experts, and academics speak out on the Australian government’s proposed ban on kids accessing social media and other platforms.

CULTURE • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Exclusive: RansomHub claims Aussie fundraising outfit as alleged victim

The ransomware gang claims to have stolen 79 gigabytes of data from BSG Australia, a supplier of bingo and related supplies for fundraising and hospitality.

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Sep 2024

The politicians speak: Should we ban kids under 16 from using social media?

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government back an age-based ban on children accessing social media, here’s what other politicians are saying about the ...

CULTURE • Tue, 10 Sep 2024

Report: Cyber security to remain a priority for ANZ CIOs in 2025

A new Gartner survey has revealed the top technology investment trends for the coming year, with 88 per cent of chief information officers boosting cyber security ...