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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SoftIron launches sovereign AUKUS cloud hardware

“World-first” AUKUS Sovereign Tactical Edge Cloud shown off in Canberra.

TECH • Wed, 15 Nov 2023

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Air Marshal Darren Goldie recalled to Defence, replaced as national cyber security coordinator

The Department of Defence has released a brief statement, citing “a workplace matter”, while deputy secretary of cyber and infrastructure security Hamish Hansford will ...

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 15 Nov 2023

NSW Health confirms clinical trial data not involved in Advarra/ALPHV hack

NSW Health has shared a statement on third-party ransomware attack as threat actor removes data from its leak site.

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Nov 2023

Elon Musk’s X fails to pay fine levied by eSafety Commissioner over child sexual abuse material

The company formerly known as Twitter has let the deadline to pay a $610,500 fine pass.

CULTURE • Wed, 15 Nov 2023

Optus general counsel evidence ‘vague’ on cyber attack details, court finds

To keep a Deloitte investigation into last year’s cyber attack private, Optus relied on the state of mind of its general counsel and company secretary – but a court heard ...

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Nov 2023

Report: ASD’s annual Cyber Threat Report finds cyber crime on the rise and AUKUS at risk

The Australian Signals Directorate’s 2022–23 report paints a grim picture of a growing threat landscape.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 14 Nov 2023

Anonymous Sudan claims DDoS attack on EU League of Legends servers

A popular video game server may have been taken offline by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.

CULTURE • Mon, 13 Nov 2023

DP World says port operations have resumed after cyber attack

The Australian port operator says all its ports are back in operation, but investigations are ongoing.

SECURITY • Mon, 13 Nov 2023

Report: Retailers are struggling to combat growing ransomware attacks

Retailers hit a three-year low when it comes to fighting ransomware.