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: 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

Caesars casino chain starts contacting victims of data breach, tens of millions could be affected

After falling victim to a social engineering attack that saw its loyalty program impacted, the casino giant is now warning its customers in writing.

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Oct 2023

Report: Cyber security pros fear AI will do more harm than good

A recent survey has found that an overwhelming majority of cyber security experts believe that “malicious AI” is closer than we think.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 10 Oct 2023

ACT government advertises for new executive-level CISO role

The ACT government posted a job listing for a new chief information security officer.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 10 Oct 2023

1m Ashkenazi 23andMe user details and genetic profiles posted on clear web hacking forum

Ancestry and genetics testing company 23andMe has confirmed that a tranche of its user data has been leaked, impacting at least 1 million people.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Oct 2023

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David Hollingworth

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

Caesars casino chain starts contacting victims of data breach, tens of millions could be affected

Report: Cyber security pros fear AI will do more harm than good

ACT government advertises for new executive-level CISO role

1m Ashkenazi 23andMe user details and genetic profiles posted on clear web hacking forum

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