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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Exclusive: James Paterson calls for clarity on ABF’s ‘secret drone surveillance program’

Shadow home affairs minister “startled” by Andrew Giles’ admission that released immigration detainees are being monitored by drones.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 30 May 2024

Russian hacker opens bidding on 18,000 lines of Australian bank account details

Bank details up for auction include account numbers, BSBs, and a long list of employment data.

SECURITY • Thu, 30 May 2024

Exclusive: Akira ransomware gang claims scalp of Sydney law firm

Hackers allege they have client documents and court details belonging to Brett Slater Solicitors.

SECURITY • Thu, 30 May 2024

BlackSuit unveiled: Timeline of a ransomware attack

A new report into the activity of the BlackSuit ransomware gang reveals in-depth hacker habits and tactics.

SECURITY • Wed, 29 May 2024

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Dementia Australia launches virtual reality training tool

The new D-Esc tool will teach carers how to empathise and de-escalate incidents with people living with dementia.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Wed, 29 May 2024

Hackers claim Ticketmaster/Live Nation data breach, more than 500m compromised

An infamous hacking collective claims to have 1.3 terabytes of customer data stolen from the entertainment giant, as Home Affairs confirms it is on the case.

SECURITY • Wed, 29 May 2024

Australia is the no.10 most targeted country for phishing attacks

A new report from Zscaler sheds light on a rising number of phishing attacks and the huge surge in attacks aimed at and hosted by Australia.

SECURITY • Tue, 28 May 2024

Papua New Guinea finalises data protection and governance policy

A Pacific islands nation announces it will soon have a national data policy in digital transformation milestone.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 28 May 2024

Courtroom AV software firm warns of supply chain attack

Security researchers spot malicious backdoor in JAVS Viewer courtroom audio/video platform.