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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5 important cyber security takeaways from our live chat with Tim Redhead of DotSec

From where and how to spend your money on security to how to prepare for the inevitable security incident, here are five essential learnings for every Australian business

SECURITY • Thu, 12 Oct 2023

Pro-Palestinian hacktivists disrupt Israeli Red Alert early warning app

Israeli civilians are relying upon a range of early warning applications to keep them abreast of incoming rocket and missile attacks – but those same apps are becoming a ...

SECURITY • Thu, 12 Oct 2023

Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP wants YOU to talk to your grandparents about cyber security

Many observers have called the issue of cyber security a “whole-of-nation” challenge – and that means young and old both have something to do to keep Australia secure

SECURITY • Thu, 12 Oct 2023

Customer details of Queensland printing firm posted on hacking forum

Emails and cracked passwords are included in the dump, including at least .gov.au addresses.

SECURITY • Wed, 11 Oct 2023

Report: Parents more comfortable talking about passwords with kids than they are about sex

A survey from a password management company has found that most folks prefer talking with their children about cyber security over sex education.

SECURITY • Wed, 11 Oct 2023

International Committee of the Red Cross details 8 rules for civilian hackers in wartime

When conflicts cross borders, international humanitarian law comes into play – and that counts for hackers, too.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 11 Oct 2023

Ransomed.vc hacks US District of Columbia voting records, leaks 600,000 voters’ details

The same hacking group that claimed Sony’s scalp earlier this month is now selling the records and voting details of 600,000 US citizens.

SECURITY • Wed, 11 Oct 2023

Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on ransomware extortion

Ransomware attacks have cost the nation tens of millions of dollars – plus caused untold harm to millions of Australians and a raft of high-profile businesses.

SECURITY • Wed, 11 Oct 2023

European Union sends letter to Elon Musk over Hamas attack disinformation

X – formerly Twitter – owner Elon Musk was issued a warning over “illegal content” on his social media platform.

CULTURE • Tue, 10 Oct 2023

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David Hollingworth

5 important cyber security takeaways from our live chat with Tim Redhead of DotSec

Pro-Palestinian hacktivists disrupt Israeli Red Alert early warning app

Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP wants YOU to talk to your grandparents about cyber security

Customer details of Queensland printing firm posted on hacking forum

Report: Parents more comfortable talking about passwords with kids than they are about sex

International Committee of the Red Cross details 8 rules for civilian hackers in wartime

Ransomed.vc hacks US District of Columbia voting records, leaks 600,000 voters’ details

Cyber Awareness Month: The AFP on ransomware extortion

European Union sends letter to Elon Musk over Hamas attack disinformation

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