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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1 in 3 Australian organisations hit by ransomware, according to new report

New research highlights rising cyber incidents and growing investment in security, but warns that larger organisations are falling behind.

SECURITY • Fri, 03 Jul 2026

Report: Quarter of Aussie workers ‘too embarrassed’ to report security incidents

New research suggests there is a widening gap between business leaders’ cyber security expectations and what employees actually experience.

SECURITY • Fri, 03 Jul 2026

EY staffer fired after allegedly accessing Prime Minister’s bank account

An employee of a big four accounting firm has lost his job after allegedly gaining access to the personal bank account of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

SECURITY • Fri, 03 Jul 2026

Sydney booking agent responds to AI artist claims: ‘... will never book people who use AI to generate music’

Music services company Good Intent takes “full responsibility” for promoting an event with AI-generated performances at a popular Sydney venue following artist outcry

CULTURE • Fri, 03 Jul 2026

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Busted! Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested, extradited to the United States

The teenager was arrested in April and extradited in late June, and is facing federal criminal conspiracy charges.

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

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Cop this! Hackers observed posing as Interpol to deploy ransomware

Fake Interpol emails warn of malicious activity – and then deliver exactly that, with small businesses around the world the target.

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Majority of Australian banks still lack strongest email protection, Proofpoint warns

Cyber security firm Proofpoint says almost 60 per cent of banks are not enforcing the strictest DMARC policy, increasing the risk of AI-powered phishing and domain ...

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Jul 2026

How to stay cyber secure: Australia’s top cyber agency releases Privileged User Training video series

The new training series offers a pathway for IT professionals to strengthen their cyber security skills and better understand cyber criminal behaviour.

SECURITY • Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Aussie creatives pen open letter calling on government to protect artists’ rights from AI companies

Representatives from APRA, ARIA, and the Australian Society of Authors demand “right to say yes or no” to being used to train AI, and “to be paid when the answer is yes”

CULTURE • Wed, 01 Jul 2026