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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Chinese software engineer arrested for allegedly stealing AI tech from Google

A former Google staffer was charged with four counts of stealing AI-related trade secrets from the search engine giant while covertly working for a pair of Chinese firms

TECH • Thu, 07 Mar 2024

European Union comes together to fight growing cyber threat

The European Parliament reaches a provisional agreement on the Cyber Solidarity Act to combat “large-scale cyber threats”.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 07 Mar 2024

Experts raise security and privacy concerns in health and fertility apps

Apps and IoT health and wellbeing devices are a potential minefield of safety and security issues.

TECH • Thu, 07 Mar 2024

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German authorities rule out hack in military communications leak

It wasn’t the Russians; it was just a poorly configured Cisco conferencing application.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 06 Mar 2024

AUCloud releases 3 new managed cyber security packages

New packages include backup solutions as well as cyber security training for staff.

SECURITY • Wed, 06 Mar 2024

Raft of Australian companies compromised in hosting service hack

The Black Basta ransomware gang has posted details of a hack affecting nearly a dozen Australian organisations.

SECURITY • Tue, 05 Mar 2024

Australia and Singapore sign deal to accelerate digital transformation and trade

The two nations have signed a new memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Melbourne.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 05 Mar 2024

The rise of RansomHub: Uncovering a new ransomware-as-a-service operation

RansomHub has claimed five victims since February and published the data of one. But who is this new gang, and how does it operate?

SECURITY • Tue, 05 Mar 2024

North Korean hackers target South Korean chipmakers

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service accuses North Korea of stealing processor designs.

SECURITY • Mon, 04 Mar 2024