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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Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security

Tasmanian Senator Claire Chandler also takes on the science portfolio in return to frontbench as part of a wider reshuffle.

SECURITY • Mon, 15 Sep 2025

NSW man charged over mobile phishing scheme

A South Coast man will face court after targeting telco customers with a late payment scam.

SECURITY • Mon, 15 Sep 2025

eSafety recruits Roblox to Aussie child safety standards

A gaming platform popular with kids, Roblox, commits to Australian child safety measures by the end of 2025.

CULTURE • Mon, 15 Sep 2025

The CISO’s new mandate: From gatekeeper to enabler

Once viewed as just guardians, CISOs now drive business strategy, foster resilience, and enable innovation – here’s how you do it.

SECURITY • Fri, 12 Sep 2025

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hackers announce retirement

The hacking league responsible for multiple high-profile hacks says it is going “gentle into that good night”.

SECURITY • Fri, 12 Sep 2025

In-depth: How the Akira ransomware gang is exploiting SonicWall devices

Akira is targeting Australian companies using SonicWall firewall devices, but the ACSC’s recent warning is just the tip of the iceberg.

SECURITY • Fri, 12 Sep 2025

Medical professionals compromised by NSW Health data leak face ‘grim prognosis’

A cyber security expert says doctors’ personal information and identity documents could be sold on the dark web or used to “buy or prescribe” drugs.

SECURITY • Thu, 11 Sep 2025

Report: Ransomware attacks targeting Aussie organisations more than double year on year

The Zscaler ThreatLabz Ransomware Report reveals the alarming scale of ransomware-led data theft, with more than 230 terabytes stolen in just one year.

SECURITY • Thu, 11 Sep 2025

Op-Ed: September Patch Tuesday – Microsoft addresses 176 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is addressing 176 vulnerabilities this Patch Tuesday, which seems like a lot, and it is.

SECURITY • Thu, 11 Sep 2025

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David Hollingworth

Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security

NSW man charged over mobile phishing scheme

eSafety recruits Roblox to Aussie child safety standards

The CISO’s new mandate: From gatekeeper to enabler

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hackers announce retirement

In-depth: How the Akira ransomware gang is exploiting SonicWall devices

Medical professionals compromised by NSW Health data leak face ‘grim prognosis’

Report: Ransomware attacks targeting Aussie organisations more than double year on year

Op-Ed: September Patch Tuesday – Microsoft addresses 176 vulnerabilities

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