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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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

Mastercard acquires threat intelligence firm Recorded Future for US$2.6bn

The financial services giant has said the acquisition will complement the company’s current suite of security services.

SECURITY • Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Op-Ed: Australia v Musk – Musk labels Australia a fascist nation following new anti-misinformation laws

The tech giant gets to name-calling as Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones calls the free-speech absolutist’s response “crackpot stuff”.

CULTURE • Fri, 13 Sep 2024

OAIC applauds reforms to Australia’s Privacy Act

The privacy regulator has welcomed the strengthening of its powers to protect individuals and the opportunity to develop a new Children’s Online Privacy Code – but there ...

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

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Doxxing could lead to a 7-year jail term, according to new laws

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus is set to introduce anti-doxxing legislation as Communications Minister Michelle Rowland proposes new powers to fight disinformation.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Exclusive: NZ-based Bennett Currie customer data published following ransomware attack

Customers of the New Zealand accounting firm have had their personal and financial data published on the dark web.

SECURITY • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

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