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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Use of generative AI surged by 890% in 2024

As the use of GenAI in enterprise balloons, security and governance risks multiply.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 24 Jun 2025

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Reset the clock! War Thunder fan posts restricted Harrier data to game forum

Gamers once again prove they will go to any length to win an argument, especially when it comes to proving someone wrong on the War Thunder forums.

CULTURE • Tue, 24 Jun 2025

North Korean Lazarus Group pulls off yet another massive crypto heist

DPRK-linked hackers stole US$11 million in crypto assets from the Taiwanese BitoPro exchange last month.

SECURITY • Tue, 24 Jun 2025

WA warns consumers as rental scams increase

A rising number of renters are being scammed by fraudsters posing as Western Australia’s Consumer Protection, using fake bond emails and official branding to demand ...

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Jun 2025

So, you’ve been hit by ransomware and you want to pay – here’s what to expect in a negotiation

From what a ransom note looks like and says to how cyber criminals apply pressure to their victims, here’s what a ransomware negotiation actually looks like.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Jun 2025

US bombing of Iran likely to lead to increased risk of Iranian cyber attacks

Malicious Iranian cyber activity is likely to ramp up, targeting organisations and persons of interest alike.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Threat intel: DDoS attacks, the tool of choice in cyber war against Israel

More than 44 hacktivist groups targeted Israeli organisations in May in a coordinated campaign to erode public trust.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Jun 2025

ACSC issues ‘act now’ alert regarding Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities

The Australian cyber agency warns of critical bugs in NetScaler ADC and Netscaler Gateway products.

SECURITY • Mon, 23 Jun 2025

First Dandelion Program graduates enter AFP workforce

Six neurodivergent graduates take up permanent positions within the AFP’s Covert and Technical Operations area.

SECURITY • Fri, 20 Jun 2025

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David Hollingworth

Use of generative AI surged by 890% in 2024

Reset the clock! War Thunder fan posts restricted Harrier data to game forum

North Korean Lazarus Group pulls off yet another massive crypto heist

WA warns consumers as rental scams increase

So, you’ve been hit by ransomware and you want to pay – here’s what to expect in a negotiation

US bombing of Iran likely to lead to increased risk of Iranian cyber attacks

Threat intel: DDoS attacks, the tool of choice in cyber war against Israel

ACSC issues ‘act now’ alert regarding Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities

First Dandelion Program graduates enter AFP workforce

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