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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Cardiac monitoring company could be offline for days after hack

A Canadian healthcare company that develops cardiac monitoring software has revealed it was the victim of a hack that has seriously disrupted its operations.

SECURITY • Thu, 27 Jul 2023

Coles, Qantas, and Telstra customers warned of fake text scams

Qantas Frequent Flyer customers are among those being targeted by scammers looking to steal loyalty points, the ACCC has warned.

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Jul 2023

Employees are still sharing source code with generative AI engines

A new report has shown that enterprise-grade workers are sharing sensitive data with generative AI engines such as ChatGPT on an hourly basis throughout the workday.

TECH • Wed, 26 Jul 2023

CISA urges Apple users to upgrade now to avoid ‘vulnerabilities in multiple products’

Apple has released a raft of updates for its mobile and desktop operating systems to address a number of bugs that could lead to malicious exploitation of its devices.

TECH • Wed, 26 Jul 2023

ACCC orders Meta to pay $20m in fines over illegal data collection

Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay $20 million in fines over a breach of Australian consumer law regarding its Onavo Protect VPN app.

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Jul 2023

Clop likes to MOVEit, MOVEit, could make up to US$100m from third-party hack

In the wake of a hack that has seen tens of millions of people affected and more than 400 organisations impacted, it’s likely the perpetrator could earn up to US$100 ...

SECURITY • Tue, 25 Jul 2023

3 things you need to know about the darknet

Beneath the surface of the internet we all know lies a second network known as the darknet.

SECURITY • Tue, 25 Jul 2023

Op-Ed: Third-party risk management is fast becoming baked into business best practice

Australian organisations have to police privileged access to their environments to a greater extent than ever before.

CULTURE • Tue, 25 Jul 2023

CHOICE boss calls on banks ‘to do more’ to fight scams

Consumer watchdog CHOICE has revealed some details from its recent Consumer Pulse survey that suggests Australian consumers are crying out for help to combat scams.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 25 Jul 2023

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