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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Domain registrar GoDaddy reveals it has been the victim of a multi-year hack

There are many ways to reveal that you’ve been the victim of a massive hacking campaign, but casually doing so on page 30 of your annual report is a new one to us — and ...

SECURITY • Mon, 20 Feb 2023

New Frebniis backdoor takes advantage of Microsoft’s Internet Information Services

Security researchers have noted a new piece of malware that can install a backdoor just by making an HTTP request.

CULTURE • Mon, 20 Feb 2023

New Meta Verified service offers ID protection and a shiny new badge

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new service across its social media brands — Meta Verified.

SECURITY • Mon, 20 Feb 2023

Following cyber attacks and facing a possible Russian coup, Moldova calls for help from Europe

The President of Moldova has called for support from the European Union, claiming Russia is already “waging hybrid war” against the former Soviet republic.

SECURITY • Mon, 20 Feb 2023

Cyber threats to industrial systems increased dramatically in 2022

A new report has revealed the growing level of threats against industry and critical infrastructure in 2022, driven in part by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and a ...

GOVERNMENT • Fri, 17 Feb 2023

New malware campaign targets Chinese speakers via ‘sponsored’ Google ads

Security researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign that has been targeting Chinese speakers throughout east and south-east Asia.

TECH • Fri, 17 Feb 2023

Cyber security and athletics meet at MVP Vibe Fest event

What do you get when you cross an all-ages athletics event with a cyber security competition? It sounds like there should be a punchline following that, but it’s a real ...

SECURITY • Fri, 17 Feb 2023

New Mirai botnet variant found operating across 3 different campaigns in 2022

Researchers have discovered a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet, used over three campaigns in 2022, and likely operated by the same threat actor.

TECH • Thu, 16 Feb 2023

BlackCat hackers post personal data of staff and students of Irish university

After suffering a ransomware attack nearly a fortnight ago, for which it declined to pay a ransom, Ireland’s Munster Technological University has had the personal details ...

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 16 Feb 2023

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David Hollingworth

Domain registrar GoDaddy reveals it has been the victim of a multi-year hack

New Frebniis backdoor takes advantage of Microsoft’s Internet Information Services

New Meta Verified service offers ID protection and a shiny new badge

Following cyber attacks and facing a possible Russian coup, Moldova calls for help from Europe

Cyber threats to industrial systems increased dramatically in 2022

New malware campaign targets Chinese speakers via ‘sponsored’ Google ads

Cyber security and athletics meet at MVP Vibe Fest event

New Mirai botnet variant found operating across 3 different campaigns in 2022

BlackCat hackers post personal data of staff and students of Irish university

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