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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Report: Scammers are exploiting young Aussies buying their first home and navigating other life events

New research has found that major purchases, job hunting, and tax time are emerging as prime targets for fraudsters, with younger Australians facing the highest risk ...

SECURITY • Mon, 06 Jul 2026

1 in 3 Australian organisations hit by ransomware, according to new report

New research highlights rising cyber incidents and growing investment in security, but warns that larger organisations are falling behind.

SECURITY • Fri, 03 Jul 2026

Report: Quarter of Aussie workers ‘too embarrassed’ to report security incidents

New research suggests there is a widening gap between business leaders’ cyber security expectations and what employees actually experience.

SECURITY • Fri, 03 Jul 2026

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Busted! Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested, extradited to the United States

The teenager was arrested in April and extradited in late June, and is facing federal criminal conspiracy charges.

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

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Cop this! Hackers observed posing as Interpol to deploy ransomware

Fake Interpol emails warn of malicious activity – and then deliver exactly that, with small businesses around the world the target.

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Majority of Australian banks still lack strongest email protection, Proofpoint warns

Cyber security firm Proofpoint says almost 60 per cent of banks are not enforcing the strictest DMARC policy, increasing the risk of AI-powered phishing and domain ...

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

How to stay cyber secure: Australia’s top cyber agency releases Privileged User Training video series

The new training series offers a pathway for IT professionals to strengthen their cyber security skills and better understand cyber criminal behaviour.

SECURITY • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Aussie creatives pen open letter calling on government to protect artists’ rights from AI companies

Representatives from APRA, ARIA, and the Australian Society of Authors demand “right to say yes or no” to being used to train AI, and “to be paid when the answer is yes”

CULTURE • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

It’s a deal, it’s a steal, it’s a scam: Red flags to watch out for on Amazon Prime Day

Bargains may be just around the corner this month, but so are scammers looking to take advantage.

SECURITY • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

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David Hollingworth

Report: Scammers are exploiting young Aussies buying their first home and navigating other life events

1 in 3 Australian organisations hit by ransomware, according to new report

Report: Quarter of Aussie workers ‘too embarrassed’ to report security incidents

Busted! Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested, extradited to the United States

Cop this! Hackers observed posing as Interpol to deploy ransomware

Majority of Australian banks still lack strongest email protection, Proofpoint warns

How to stay cyber secure: Australia’s top cyber agency releases Privileged User Training video series

Aussie creatives pen open letter calling on government to protect artists’ rights from AI companies

It’s a deal, it’s a steal, it’s a scam: Red flags to watch out for on Amazon Prime Day

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