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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Report: AI wins over security teams, but governance concerns rise among executives

New research finds widespread confidence in AI’s operational benefits, but senior security leaders are increasingly focused on data protection, transparency, and ...

SECURITY • Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Report: Ransomware attacks on industrial targets continue to rise, with manufacturing sector hit hardest

Dragos’ Industrial Ransomware Analysis for Q2 2026 reveals a 12 per cent increase in ransomware attacks hitting the industry hard, with global impact expected to continue

SECURITY • Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Report: Australia’s tech workforce shrinks for the first time on record

The Australian Computer Society’s Digital Pulse 2026 report shows the tech sector is adding to the economy, but a drop in worker numbers represents a major growth risk

TECH • Wed, 12 Aug 2026

Get Zucked! Meta sanctioned over ‘gross negligence’ in Andrew Forrest scam case

A US judge has ruled that Facebook owner Meta’s defence that it could not possibly be expected to preserve evidence is “simply not credible”.

TECH • Wed, 12 Aug 2026

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Super sector to test cyber resilience in fourth annual Operation Honey Bee exercise

More than 50 participants from across Australia’s superannuation ecosystem will take part in a simulated cyber attack this month, testing how funds, service providers, ...

SECURITY • Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Not a drop to drink: Unknown attackers are targeting US water systems, and it could happen here

Whether or not it is Iran behind the attacks, the US attacks have grave implications for critical infrastructure operators in Australia – here’s what they need to know

SECURITY • Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Artificial intelligence: South Australian Premier announces royal commission into AI

Peter Malinauskas says artificial intelligence requires a “serious policy response” after meeting with OpenAI during a recent US visit.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Exclusive: Kairos ransomware lists Warwick Fabrics NZ as hack victim

Alleged 386-gigabyte data breach includes employee passports, medical reports, and salary data.

SECURITY • Tue, 11 Aug 2026

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Cyber extortion 101: To pay (a ransom), or not to pay (a ransom) – that is the question

What you should do if a cyber criminal demands a ransom payment, understanding the legal ramifications, and why organisations need to understand that a cyber incident is ...

SECURITY • Mon, 10 Aug 2026

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David Hollingworth

Report: AI wins over security teams, but governance concerns rise among executives

Report: Ransomware attacks on industrial targets continue to rise, with manufacturing sector hit hardest

Report: Australia’s tech workforce shrinks for the first time on record

Get Zucked! Meta sanctioned over ‘gross negligence’ in Andrew Forrest scam case

Super sector to test cyber resilience in fourth annual Operation Honey Bee exercise

Not a drop to drink: Unknown attackers are targeting US water systems, and it could happen here

Artificial intelligence: South Australian Premier announces royal commission into AI

Exclusive: Kairos ransomware lists Warwick Fabrics NZ as hack victim

Cyber extortion 101: To pay (a ransom), or not to pay (a ransom) – that is the question

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