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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Rapid7 appoints Wael Mohamed as CEO as company doubles down on AI-SOC strategy

Rapid7 has named cyber security veteran Wael Mohamed as its new chief executive officer, with longtime CEO Corey Thomas moving into the role of executive chairman.

SECURITY • Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Alert! Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS

Security experts warn of widespread exploitation of CVE-2026-0257, with one saying: “What stands out is how simple it is.”

SECURITY • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Exclusive: Aussie workplace catering firm Hampr suffers alleged 360k record data breach

The same hacker who allegedly compromised the Melbourne International Film Festival has posted customer records from a catering firm that serves Salesforce, TikTok, and ...

SECURITY • Tue, 02 Jun 2026

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Dragos expands OT reach with Phosphorus acquisition

The OT cyber security specialist has acquired connected device security firm Phosphorus to extend its platform beyond traditional operational technology environments.

SECURITY • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Be counted: Australia’s next census faces cyber security shortcomings

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has said it will adopt all recommendations from a recent audit by the Australian National Audit Office, as the 2016 denial-of-service ...

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Hacked! Melbourne International Film Festival responding to cyber incidents

MIFF releases statement after hacker claims to have breached the details of more than 340,000 customers.

SECURITY • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Exclusive: Dashlane suspends multiple accounts after ‘brute force’ cyber attack

Users reported suspicious account suspension emails and login difficulties, prompting Dashlane to investigate malicious activity by an “external party”.

SECURITY • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Exclusive: VSP Solutions responding to Stormous ransomware attack

Aussie video security firm VSP Solutions says it has contained the incident after hackers claimed to have stolen and published 40 gigabytes of company data.

SECURITY • Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Google Search is dead. Long live DuckDuckGo?

The search engine giant’s AI-powered makeover may deliver more natural, richer responses, but users are turning to more traditional search engines that favour actual ...

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Fri, 29 May 2026

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David Hollingworth

Rapid7 appoints Wael Mohamed as CEO as company doubles down on AI-SOC strategy

Alert! Hackers are actively exploiting a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS

Exclusive: Aussie workplace catering firm Hampr suffers alleged 360k record data breach

Dragos expands OT reach with Phosphorus acquisition

Be counted: Australia’s next census faces cyber security shortcomings

Hacked! Melbourne International Film Festival responding to cyber incidents

Exclusive: Dashlane suspends multiple accounts after ‘brute force’ cyber attack

Exclusive: VSP Solutions responding to Stormous ransomware attack

Google Search is dead. Long live DuckDuckGo?

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