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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ICT and cyber security skills key drivers of new 10-year migration strategy

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil unveils new policy to fix “broken” system and boost essential skills.

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Analysis: Fake hotel reservation scam seen spreading info stealer malware

A new phishing scam is doing the rounds, tricking hotel owners into installing malware called MrAnon Stealer.

SECURITY • Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Analysis: Russian hackers using Outlook zero-day in campaign targeting NATO nations

Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan are also among 14 targeted nations, according to security researchers.

SECURITY • Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Australian dementia-tracking app makes finals of prestigious ICT awards

The locally developed BrainTrack app was recognised at the Asia-Pacific Information Communications Technology Alliance Awards in Hong Kong.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Sun, 10 Dec 2023

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.