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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Secure Code Warrior secures an additional US$50m in funding

The Australia-based coding company Secure Code Warrior has announced that it has closed its Series C fund round, having secured US$50 million.

SECURITY • Fri, 14 Jul 2023

Hackers developing specialist Android security-bypassing spoofing tools

Security researchers have spotted threat actors developing new spoofing tools designed to bypass anti-fraud protections.

TECH • Fri, 14 Jul 2023

Microsoft tackles Chinese hackers accessing US government emails

A China-based threat actor has been spotted targeting Western European and US agencies in an ongoing espionage campaign designed to steal data and collect user ...

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 13 Jul 2023

No laughing matter: RomCom threat actor targets NATO Summit

Security researchers have spotted an uptick in malicious cyber activity centred on Ukraine’s talks with NATO regarding the country joining the Western alliance.

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Jul 2023

3 things you need to know about supply chain attacks

Supply chain attacks have become a growing concern for organisations across various industries.

CULTURE • Thu, 13 Jul 2023

NAB boss: Fighting scams requires a ‘big Australia moment’

The chief executive officer of the National Australia Bank has called on all of Australia to help tackle SMS-based financial scams.

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Jul 2023

Op-Ed: The limitations and role of AI in cyber security

Artificial intelligence has sparked a wave of excitement within the cyber security industry, holding the promise of revolutionising how we tackle cyber crises, breaches, ...

TECH • Wed, 12 Jul 2023

Lapsus$ gang member facing court over Uber, Revolut, and Rockstar Games hacks

Arion Kurtaj is currently facing trial in the UK over a 2022 hacking spree that caused millions of dollars of damage.

SECURITY • Wed, 12 Jul 2023

ANZ bank chief wouldn’t sign up to a voluntary anti-scam code

The chief executive officer of ANZ bank has said that he would not sign up to any code that called on banks to refund any more than a fraction of funds lost by its ...