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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An Australian study could reveal a new way to detect extremist content online

A researcher at Charles Darwin University has said his research into statements by extremist leaders has uncovered useful linguistic trends.

CULTURE • Wed, 14 Aug 2024

2 Russian nationals arrested in the US for running cyber crime forum

Pavel Kublitskii and Alexandr Khodyrev were arrested and charged last week for their alleged role as administrators on a credit card fraud forum.

SECURITY • Wed, 14 Aug 2024

Exclusive: RansomHub continues ANZ tear with Kiwi interior design firm

The ransomware gang has claimed another Antipodean scalp; this time, an interior design store, Allium Interiors.

SECURITY • Tue, 13 Aug 2024

US authorities dismantle Dispossessor ransomware gang

The FBI and US DOJ announce a successful takedown of global infrastructure belonging to a ransomware gang you may never have heard of.

SECURITY • Tue, 13 Aug 2024

Delta Air Lines to pursue damages claims against Microsoft and CrowdStrike

After both CrowdStrike and Microsoft suggested that Delta’s problems were Delta’s fault, the airline has vowed to get its pound of flesh – or US$500 million.

SECURITY • Tue, 13 Aug 2024

Australia to get world-leading digital ID Trust Exchange by end of year

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten will make the announcement today (13 August) during an address to the National Press Club.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 13 Aug 2024

Report: Australian cyber security industry ‘not fit for purpose’

According to a new report from StickmanCyber, the local industry is “too small, too male, and is propped up by overseas nationals”.

SECURITY • Tue, 13 Aug 2024

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Exclusive: RansomHub claims hack on Aussie company Hudson Civil Engineering

The ransomware gang says it has stolen 112 gigabytes of data from the Tasmanian engineering firm.

SECURITY • Mon, 12 Aug 2024

Portable ‘outback internet’ Starlink dish launches

Australians travelling through remote locations can now access reliable internet on the go after Starlink launched its portable satellite dish locally.

TECH • Mon, 12 Aug 2024