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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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

Privacy Act review puts forward GDPR-like provisions amid a raft of changes to protect Australians

Increased personal protections and opt-out provisions are at the heart of a review into the efficacy of Australia’s Privacy Act, handed down by Attorney-General Mark ...

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 16 Feb 2023

XIoT security sees a sharp boost as vendors improve internal research

The extended internet of things is broad web, touching on almost every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to industry. By its connected nature, though, the XIoT can be ...

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Feb 2023

Huge data dump from Russia’s censorship agency posted online

A Belarusian hacking group has uploaded a mound of data from the Russian Roskomnadzor censorship agency.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 15 Feb 2023

Op-Ed: Chinese cameras: More than meets the eye

Recent national concerns about the risk of Chinese-manufactured security cameras at sensitive government sites have exposed the tip of an iceberg.

COMPANIES • Wed, 15 Feb 2023

Tongan telco struck by a ransomware attack

Another Pacific nation has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, this time Tonga. Tonga Communications Corporation made the announcement on its Facebook page yesterday, ...

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Feb 2023

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.