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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Strengthening data privacy and security a top priority for SMBs in 2026, new research shows

More than a third of respondents to a recent Shopify survey rated data protection as a major priority for the year ahead.

SECURITY • Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Commvault boosts CrowdStrike alliance with bi-directional SIEM integration

The expanded partnership adds Commvault’s AI-powered backup intelligence into Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.

SECURITY • Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Kinetic IT earns fifth Deloitte Best Managed Companies award

Australian technology services provider Kinetic IT has been recognised for its sustained performance, governance, and innovation.

TECH • Fri, 27 Feb 2026

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Inside Genetec: How a once-hardware-centric sector has become a software battleground

Cyber Daily was a guest at Genetec’s recent Global Press Summit 2026 – here’s what we learnt about the company and how it sees itself in the 21st century.

TECH • Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Australian government unveils 5-year deal with Microsoft to lock in pricing and support AI adoption

The whole-of-government agreement promises cost certainty, stronger legal protections, and improved access to emerging technologies.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 26 Feb 2026

ALERT! Five Eyes nations release emergency directive over critical, exploited Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller vulnerability

The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre joins its partners in warning of a Cisco flaw, as one expert warns that exploitation has been ...

SECURITY • Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Australia, Samoa sign memorandum of understanding on cyber cooperation

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, and Samoa’s Prime Minister, Laʻaulialemalietoa, have signed an MOU to fight cyber crime in the region.

GOVERNMENT • Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Australian defence worker sentenced for selling cyber-exploit components to Russian broker

A former US defence contractor employee and Australian national, Peter Williams, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for allegedly selling sensitive and protected ...

SECURITY • Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Exclusive: Qilin ransomware targets quartet of Australian businesses in 1 month

A ransomware-as-a-service operator has claimed four Aussie victims since 30 January, but where is the data?

SECURITY • Wed, 25 Feb 2026