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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Partnered Health confirms dozens of clinics potentially compromised by cyber attack

Australian GP network Partnered Health says patient healthcare data, including Medicare and DVA numbers, was compromised after a “malicious actor accessed some of our ...

SECURITY • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The industry reacts: Can we make AI work in Australia’s national interest?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has laid out his plans for AI investment and innovation in Australia, but can the government back its promise not just to adopt the ...

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The industry speaks – part 2: AI Appreciation Day 2026

Should we fear what we have created, or can AI be a trusted partner in the workplace? Find out what the best and brightest of the industry really think.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The industry speaks – part 1: AI Appreciation Day 2026

Recognition, responsibility, and relationship are the three core ideas of AI Appreciation Day on 16 July. Here’s what the industry’s best and brightest have to say about ...

TECH • Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Fix your routers! Aussie cyber agency joins partners to warn of ongoing Russian cyber activity

Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator calls on “all states and cyber actors to act responsibly in cyber space”.

SECURITY • Tue, 14 Jul 2026

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eSafety report finds big tech not adequately protecting young men from sextortion

International Justice Mission Australia says the report is evidence that stronger guardrails are needed to protect children and young adults online.

CULTURE • Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Data breach! Lifeline Australia confirms staff data compromised following hacking claims

The threat actor, known as 2019, offers employee and volunteer staff data on a hacking forum, while Lifeline says some data is “doctored to include falsified information”

SECURITY • Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Exclusive: Prolific hacker 2019 selling alleged Hot Toner Australia customer data online

The threat actor behind a string of hacks targeting Australian organisations claims to have compromised the personal and sales data of more than 200,000 customers.

SECURITY • Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Analysts warn of hidden backdoor in routers sold in Australia

CERT Coordination Center finds “undocumented authentication backdoor” in several versions of the firmware in Tenda network devices.