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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Opportunistic Iranian cyber attacks targeting Australia possible, Google warns

Google expert assesses a “heightened likelihood” of Iranian hacktivists targeting Australian organisations in the wake of the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador.

SECURITY • Wed, 27 Aug 2025

Aussie telco Exetel fined $694k for anti-scam breaches

ACMA investigation has found that Exetel breached anti-scam laws on 73 occasions in 2024, allowing scammers to bypass identity verification processes.

SECURITY • Wed, 27 Aug 2025

Patch now! Citrix addresses latest NetScaler zero-day, exploitation underway

Citrix has advised its customers of multiple vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances, recommending urgent action.

SECURITY • Wed, 27 Aug 2025

Employees of Aussie small businesses now have right to disconnect

The Australian Fair Work Ombudsman says it’s time for employers and workers at small businesses to “have conversations about out-of-hours contact”.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Hacker help wanted: Darknet recruitment posts surge

Cyber criminals are looking for English-speaking hackers skilled at social engineering, as recruitment ads appear to double year-on-year.

SECURITY • Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Split and nested QR codes key to newly observed phishing tactics

Scammers are using a pair of novel tactics to help avoid detection when deploying quishing – QR phishing – campaigns.

SECURITY • Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Exclusive: Wyong Rugby League Club listed by Qilin ransomware gang

Hackers claim to have compromised the personal and financial information of club members and employees.

SECURITY • Mon, 25 Aug 2025

Scam losses trend up at $175m, NASC reveals

As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, the accounting industry is rallying to emphasise the importance of strengthened cyber protections and awareness to reduce the risk to ...

SECURITY • Mon, 25 Aug 2025

In depth: Understanding Chinese hacking group Murky Panda

Analysts at CrowdStrike have been monitoring PRC-backed hackers targeting private and public sector entities in the United States.

SECURITY • Mon, 25 Aug 2025

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David Hollingworth

Opportunistic Iranian cyber attacks targeting Australia possible, Google warns

Aussie telco Exetel fined $694k for anti-scam breaches

Patch now! Citrix addresses latest NetScaler zero-day, exploitation underway

Employees of Aussie small businesses now have right to disconnect

Hacker help wanted: Darknet recruitment posts surge

Split and nested QR codes key to newly observed phishing tactics

Exclusive: Wyong Rugby League Club listed by Qilin ransomware gang

Scam losses trend up at $175m, NASC reveals

In depth: Understanding Chinese hacking group Murky Panda

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