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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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

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

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