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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Researchers uncover NSO Group’s novel MMS fingerprint hack

The Israeli spyware developer may have been using unique MMS tricks to spy on smartphones.

TECH • Mon, 19 Feb 2024

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Reddit might be signing a content deal to help train AI

The mammoth social media company’s user-generated content could be used to train AI models, according to insiders.

TECH • Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Ukrainian national pleads guilty over role in 2 malware campaigns

The hacker behind Zeus and IcedID malware operations that racked up tens of millions of dollars over a 12-year period.

SECURITY • Mon, 19 Feb 2024

ACSC releases critical alert over vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook

Remote code execution via the preview pane could lead to privilege escalation.

SECURITY • Sun, 18 Feb 2024

The weekly ransomware report, Friday, 16 February

Attacks skyrocket and LockBit continues to be public enemy number one when it comes to ransomware impact.

SECURITY • Fri, 16 Feb 2024

First-of-its-kind iOS Trojan can steal facial data deepfake creation

Researchers spot an iPhone-focused version of GoldDigger Android Trojan targeting the Asia-Pacific region.

SECURITY • Fri, 16 Feb 2024

ACMA targets 5 Aussie telcos over SMS scams

The Australian Communications and Media Authority found the telcos failed to comply with anti-scam regulations.

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 16 Feb 2024

Hacker offers the personal details of 25m Aussies for sale

A huge list of names, emails, and addresses is circulating online – but is the data really anything new?

SECURITY • Fri, 16 Feb 2024

AFP Commissioner outlines Medibank hacker hunt and impact of sanctions

“Making Australia a hostile environment for criminals is an AFP priority,” according to the Commissioner’s Senate estimates opening statement.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 15 Feb 2024

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David Hollingworth

Researchers uncover NSO Group’s novel MMS fingerprint hack

Reddit might be signing a content deal to help train AI

Ukrainian national pleads guilty over role in 2 malware campaigns

ACSC releases critical alert over vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook

The weekly ransomware report, Friday, 16 February

First-of-its-kind iOS Trojan can steal facial data deepfake creation

ACMA targets 5 Aussie telcos over SMS scams

Hacker offers the personal details of 25m Aussies for sale

AFP Commissioner outlines Medibank hacker hunt and impact of sanctions

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