David Hollingworth

AUTHOR | No. of articles: 2960

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.

Send me a message

Jetstar’s cancellations double after CrowdStrike crash

The CrowdStrike outage contributed to Jetstar’s cancellations doubling in July, rising from 153 in June to 299 last month.

SECURITY • Wed, 21 Aug 2024

face recognition identity tech csc dfdeuo

New Zealand Police reveals facial recognition policy

A new policy document released this month outlines the acceptable use of facial recognition technology in Kiwi law enforcement for the first time.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 21 Aug 2024

Exclusive: Melbourne-based Regent Caravans confirms RansomHub attack

The luxury caravan maker has suffered a data breach following a 4 August attack by a highly aggressive ransomware gang.

SECURITY • Wed, 21 Aug 2024

Darktrace co-founder Mike Lynch presumed dead after yacht sinking

Tech entrepreneur and his daughter are among six presumed dead as divers struggle to access sunken superyacht.

SECURITY • Wed, 21 Aug 2024

Trustwave appointed to the Australian Defence Department’s ICTPA panel

The cyber security firm’s inclusion on the Information Communications Technology Provider Arrangement panel is a “significant milestone”.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 21 Aug 2024

RansomHub observed using malware tool to switch off endpoint protection

The operators behind a ransomware gang increasingly targeting Australian organisations are using a novel tool to disable EDR solutions on target devices.

SECURITY • Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Charles Sturt University aims for a technology-led aged-care revolution

University researchers are embarking on a project that could detect “anomalies” among the elderly in real time.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Thales 2024 Critical Infrastructure report reveals a rise in ransomware and a lack of readiness

Human error is a leading cause of cloud-based breaches, while “security consistency” is a key challenge for the sector, and AI use presents “massive opportunities”

SECURITY • Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Exclusive: RansomHub dumps terabytes of Australian data on dark web

Documents from four Australian victims and one Kiwi company posted online include passport scans, medical data, and airport construction project details.

SECURITY • Tue, 20 Aug 2024