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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Australian orgs struggling under the weight of identity-related breaches

Australia has ranked second in the world for breaches involving credential theft, supply chain, and third-party breaches – and artificial intelligence (AI) may be to ...

SECURITY • Tue, 21 May 2024

Alleged Incognito darknet market operator arrested in New York

After allegedly exit-scamming and threatening users with extortion, Rui-Siang Lin – aka Pharoah – has been arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport.

CULTURE • Tue, 21 May 2024

OAIC releases statement on MediSecure data breach

The Australian privacy commissioner’s current focus is on “ensuring that affected individuals are appropriately informed”.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 21 May 2024

Meta mistakes Humanitix for a cyber security threat, deletes entire events from Facebook

Confusion over a mistaken cyber security issue sees Meta delete thousands of events using the Aussie ticketing system.

CULTURE • Mon, 20 May 2024

Cyber attack on Ausgrid could lead to costs of $2.9bn per day

Ausgrid reveals potential cost of a cyber attack in response to 2023–30 Australian Cyber Security Strategy: Legislative Reforms Consultation Paper.

SECURITY • Mon, 20 May 2024

AUCloud announces additions to leadership team

Joshua Mann and David Milin take up senior roles with Australian cyber security specialist AUCloud.

SECURITY • Mon, 20 May 2024

Ransomware attacks up more than 20% year on year

And it’s not just attacks – new gangs were popping up with alarming speed over the first few months of 2024.

SECURITY • Mon, 20 May 2024

Macquarie calls for the creation of a Cyber Alliance Board

The Aussie telco and cloud security firm made the case for a co-regulatory cyber security model in a government submission that was revealed overnight.

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 17 May 2024

Digital ID Bill passes Federal Parliament

A national digital identification bill has finally passed through both the Senate and now Parliament – only royal assent awaits.

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 17 May 2024

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David Hollingworth

Australian orgs struggling under the weight of identity-related breaches

Alleged Incognito darknet market operator arrested in New York

OAIC releases statement on MediSecure data breach

Meta mistakes Humanitix for a cyber security threat, deletes entire events from Facebook

Cyber attack on Ausgrid could lead to costs of $2.9bn per day

AUCloud announces additions to leadership team

Ransomware attacks up more than 20% year on year

Macquarie calls for the creation of a Cyber Alliance Board

Digital ID Bill passes Federal Parliament

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