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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Home Affairs inadvertently leaks personal data of 50 small businesses

The Department of Home Affairs confirmed overnight that it was responsible for an “inadvertent” release of personal data related to 50 small businesses that took part in ...

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 25 Jul 2023

Microsoft upgrades Windows 11’s phishing protection feature

Software giant Microsoft has rolled out a new addition to its Enhanced Phishing Protection in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen feature, with an update to the latest ...

TECH • Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Op-Ed: Scams are attacking from all angles

Scams continued to plague Australia in 2022, reaching new heights of prevalence and complexity.

CULTURE • Mon, 24 Jul 2023

You dirty RAT: New HotRat Trojan distributed via cracked software and games

Security researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign built around free and cracked versions of popular games and software suites.

TECH • Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Google’s VirusTotal apologises for accidental data leak

Internet security company VirusTotal has issued an apology over the leaking of customer data in June 2023.

SECURITY • Mon, 24 Jul 2023

Op-Ed: Artificial intelligence is challenging some norms of identity security

The age of AI has arrived and is driving important discussions at a number of levels.

TECH • Tue, 18 Jul 2023

Armageddon in Ukraine – how one Russia-backed hacking group operates

In 2014, when Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula, the local security forces faced quite a dilemma. Stand, fight, run, or give up?

SECURITY • Mon, 17 Jul 2023

Op-Ed: Artificial intelligence of today and the future – Helpful or security risk in disguise?

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have garnered significant attention recently due to their impressive capabilities.

TECH • Mon, 17 Jul 2023

For sale: One slightly used darknet marketplace

A popular darknet marketplace known for selling personal details and login credentials has changed hands just months after the FBI announced it had been taken down.