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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La Trobe University and Deloitte Australia to open new Digital Operations Centre

The new centre in regional Victoria is expected to create 200 jobs and address Australia’s growing digital skills shortage.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Fri, 08 Dec 2023

ACCC welcomes federal government’s in-principle agreement to regulate digital platforms

New rules are designed to combat “anti-competitive conduct” on platforms from Apple, Google, Meta, and more.

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 08 Dec 2023

Hacker claims to leak customer inquiries from Granvue Homes

An alleged 31,000 lines of data belonging to a Victorian home builder is up for sale on a notorious hacking forum.

SECURITY • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign bilateral security agreement

Cyber security will be a key plank of the new agreement between the Pacific neighbours.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Been hit by ransomware? Letting the AFP know could save you a lot of money

“Don’t hack it alone” – early reporting of ransomware attacks stopped at least 57 incidents in the last 18 months.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Microsoft anoints new CISO in major security shake-up

Microsoft’s previous CISO is moving into a “critical” new role, while a recent hire moves in.

SECURITY • Thu, 07 Dec 2023

Nissan Oceania reveals a recent ‘cyber incident’ is currently under investigation

Automaker Nissan has said it is looking into an incident that may have impacted its Australian and New Zealand operations.

SECURITY • Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Vodafone and Commonwealth Bank join forces to fight SMS scams

A new intelligence-sharing pilot program is capable of sharing information in “near real time”.

SECURITY • Wed, 06 Dec 2023

Australian Federal Police warns of extremists using gaming platforms to recruit kids

Religious and ideological extremists are using games like Roblox and online chat and gaming forums as a recruiting tool for Australian children.

TECH • Wed, 06 Dec 2023