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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US schools falling victim to an increasing number of ransomware attacks

A new survey has shed some light on the growing threat and impact of ransomware attacks on schools.

SECURITY • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Scammers and hackers take advantage of Turkey–Syria earthquake

Security researchers were wary of scammers setting up fake donations and charities to help victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey last week, ...

CULTURE • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Hackers target Pakistan’s maritime industry in spear phishing attack

Imaginative hackers have used a trade expo hosted by the Pakistan Navy to distribute a powerful piece of spyware.

CULTURE • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Hackers respond to ESXiArgs ransomware decryptors with new variant malware

The fight between hackers and the various groups who oppose them has always been a game of back and forth. The developments around a recent ransomware exploit are a ...

TECH • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Israel’s Technion – Israel Institute of Technology hit by political ransomware attack

A leading Israeli technology school, known for its expertise in cyber security, has been struck by a ransomware attack, taking its website offline and disrupting planned ...

SECURITY • Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Russian government may be considering legal exemptions for loyal hackers

The cyber frontlines in Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine are bolstered by a range of hacktivist groups, some with strong ties to Russian authorities, and others more ...

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Email-based attacks causing millions of dollars in losses to Australian businesses

A new survey from security company Barracuda has revealed the costs of email-based attacks to businesses in Australia and around the world.

SECURITY • Fri, 10 Feb 2023

ESET launches its 2023 Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Program

ESET Australia is joining forces with Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil to launch this year’s ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship Program.

COMPANIES • Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Reddit struck by phishing attack, some employee information compromised

Chat and news aggregation site Reddit has reported that it was the target of a successful phishing attack on 5 February.

CULTURE • Fri, 10 Feb 2023

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