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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New research links online piracy with increased cyber risk

A third of all Australians who access pirated media have been impacted by fraud, ID theft, and other security risks.

CULTURE • Tue, 15 Oct 2024

Researchers warn of nation-state threat actors exploiting Ivanti CSA vulnerabilities

An advanced threat actor was observed chaining one known and two previously unknown vulnerabilities to access a victim’s network.

SECURITY • Tue, 15 Oct 2024

ASIC warns of identity theft leading to stolen shares

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has seen a sharp rise in reports since August 2024.

SECURITY • Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Penten and Amiosec announce digital information security merger

Australian digital defence innovator Penten and UK cyber innovator Amiosec have announced an agreement to combine their complementary capabilities.

SECURITY • Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Exclusive: Aussie owner of Strike Bowling and other venues confirms ransomware attack

Funlab says no guest data appears to be impacted by the attack, but some employee data has been compromised.

SECURITY • Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Pokémon game developer confirms data breach exposing employee and game data

Over 2,600 employees were impacted by the Game Freak data breach, and source code and game art were also compromised.

SECURITY • Mon, 14 Oct 2024

Operation Kraken: More charges laid against alleged mastermind of criminal messaging app

An NSW man faces six more charges for his role in developing and administering Ghost organised crime network.

SECURITY • Mon, 14 Oct 2024

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Exclusive: WA firm Road Distribution Services hit by Sarcoma ransomware

West Australian transport and logistics company loses commercial and personal data to ransomware attack.

SECURITY • Sun, 13 Oct 2024

State-of-the-art digital and cyber forensics facility to be built in NSW

CBIT Digital Forensics Services will establish the facility at the South Jerrabomberra Regional Jobs Precinct.

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 11 Oct 2024