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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Apple seeks to drop suit against spyware vendor NSO Group

The Cupertino-based company cites security risks to customers and Israeli government intervention as reasons to have its 2021 lawsuit against the Pegasus spyware maker ...

SECURITY • Tue, 17 Sep 2024

Interview: David Wiseman – ‘I don’t think there’s any limit to what people would do to gather information’

Cyber Daily catches up with David Wiseman, vice president of secure communications at BlackBerry, for a chat about cyber espionage and AUKUS and how to convince leaders ...

SECURITY • Tue, 17 Sep 2024

Right to Disconnect legislation could be a challenge for the cyber security industry

New research reveals nearly half of security incidents happen outside of traditional work hours, driving an ever more stretched industry to burnout.

SECURITY • Tue, 17 Sep 2024

Claims of hacked US voter data likely misinformation, FBI warns

The FBI and CISA warn of attempts by malicious actors to “sow distrust” of the US electoral system.

SECURITY • Mon, 16 Sep 2024

Ransomware attacks against educational organisations drop, but victims are paying more

According to a new report, the education sector is paying more than ransomware operators initially demand in order to protect students and stakeholders.

SECURITY • Mon, 16 Sep 2024

Health and government sectors reported the most data breaches in first half of 2024

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has released its latest Notifiable Data Breaches Report – and the news is not good.

SECURITY • Mon, 16 Sep 2024

The industry speaks: Privacy Act reforms – a good thing, or not enough?

Hear what industry leaders have to say about the long-awaited updates to Australia’s Privacy Act revealed last week by the federal government.

GOVERNMENT • Sun, 15 Sep 2024

China denies hacking the Pacific Islands Forum earlier this year

According to reports by the ABC, Chinese state-backed hackers were detected in the Forum Secretariat’s network in February.

SECURITY • Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Australian government touts new Scams Prevention Framework

Draft legislation could see banks, telcos, and social media platforms fined up to $50 million for non-compliance with the anti-scam scheme.

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 13 Sep 2024