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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Australian victims of online dating scams lose almost $12k on average

More than 40 per cent of Australians who use online dating apps have been targeted by scammers, with romance scams being the most common.

CULTURE • Wed, 05 Feb 2025

Federal government bans DeepSeek AI from all government devices

Security concerns were cited over the popular new chatbot’s ban, but Chinese control of the app was not the issue.

SECURITY • Tue, 04 Feb 2025

5G Networks now officially in control of AUCyber’s future

5GN executives take up board positions as the company acquires 50.71 per cent of embattled cyber security firm.

SECURITY • Tue, 04 Feb 2025

Aus3C, CSIRO, and the federal government call on businesses to help shape Australia’s cyber readiness

Australian businesses have been called upon to participate in a consultation process that will shape the nation’s Voluntary Data Classification Framework.

SECURITY • Tue, 04 Feb 2025

APAC quantum security lead to discuss the future of cyber security at upcoming summit

Cyber professionals will be shown how the latest advancements in cyber security will impact the wider industry as Alexey Bocharnikov is announced as a panellist at the ...

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

The University of Notre Dame Australia confirms cyber incident

The Australian Cyber Security Centre is assisting the university’s Western Australia campus in its investigation of the incident.

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Warning: Email scammers impersonating the Australian Cyber Security Centre

The ASD’s ACSC has issued an alert warning Australians to be aware of scam emails and calls pretending to be from the ASD’s ACSC.

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Aussie government targets Terrorgram online network with sanctions

The sanctioning of a prominent Telegram-based white supremacist network is the first time an Australian government has targeted an online entity.

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

Inside the North Korean Lazarus Group’s global data exfiltration operation

North Korean hackers targeted victims all over the world – including Australia – with malware-infected software to steal data, credentials, and system information.

SECURITY • Mon, 03 Feb 2025

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David Hollingworth

Australian victims of online dating scams lose almost $12k on average

Federal government bans DeepSeek AI from all government devices

5G Networks now officially in control of AUCyber’s future

Aus3C, CSIRO, and the federal government call on businesses to help shape Australia’s cyber readiness

APAC quantum security lead to discuss the future of cyber security at upcoming summit

The University of Notre Dame Australia confirms cyber incident

Warning: Email scammers impersonating the Australian Cyber Security Centre

Aussie government targets Terrorgram online network with sanctions

Inside the North Korean Lazarus Group’s global data exfiltration operation

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