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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Microsoft unveils $5bn investment in Australian tech sector

Innovation, skills, artificial intelligence (AI), and working with the Australian Signals Directorate on cyber security are key planks of the massive investment.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Hamas drops media app linked to Palestinian hacking groups and Iran

Researchers have uncovered a cluster of Palestinian hackers using an Android app that appears to use infrastructure with links to the Iranian Quds Force.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP breaks down keyloggers

Keyloggers can track everything you type on your keyboard.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Pakistani threat actor targets Optus Stadium with DDoS attack

The website of the West Australian stadium was briefly taken down by a distributed denial-of-service attack over the weekend.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Telemarketer Pareto Phone collapses, months after donors and charities alike exposed by hack

Pareto Phone’s employees were told on Thursday (19 October) not to bother showing up for work on Friday.

SECURITY • Sat, 21 Oct 2023

Ransomware group Ragnar Locker’s darknet leak site taken down by cyber cops

Yesterday (19 October), the site hosted the details of around 150 victims – now it’s only hosting a takedown notice.

SECURITY • Fri, 20 Oct 2023

AFP chief hands over Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group leadership to US counterpart

The Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police has passed the leadership baton to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations ...

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 20 Oct 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP on botnets

With Cyber Security Awareness Month in full swing, we’re continuing to share a video series from the Australian Federal Police. In this video, Detective Superintendent ...

SECURITY • Fri, 20 Oct 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Insecure password practices are a risk to Aussie businesses

Cyber attacks using stolen or compromised credentials are on the rise, but despite this, Australian workers continue to put their businesses at risk through lax password ...

SECURITY • Fri, 20 Oct 2023

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David Hollingworth

Microsoft unveils $5bn investment in Australian tech sector

Hamas drops media app linked to Palestinian hacking groups and Iran

Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP breaks down keyloggers

Pakistani threat actor targets Optus Stadium with DDoS attack

Telemarketer Pareto Phone collapses, months after donors and charities alike exposed by hack

Ransomware group Ragnar Locker’s darknet leak site taken down by cyber cops

AFP chief hands over Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group leadership to US counterpart

Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP on botnets

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Insecure password practices are a risk to Aussie businesses

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