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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Social media ban: Australia’s LGBTI youth stand to lose the most from government action

As Australia’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media sites looms, queer kids are facing a loss of community, connection, and support.

CULTURE • Fri, 28 Nov 2025

Big data: Sydney to host southern hemisphere’s largest data centre

A lot of people may not want this in their backyard, but that’s exactly what Marsden Park, in Sydney’s north-west, is going to get.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Fri, 28 Nov 2025

Zero chill: Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters’ next target could be Zendesk customers

Security researchers believe Qantas and Salesforce hackers could be in the middle of a campaign targeting users of the popular help desk platform.

SECURITY • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

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UK-based ‘nudify’ app maker blocks Australian access

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner chalks up an enforcement action win in the fight to protect consumers from online and AI harms.

GOVERNMENT • Thu, 27 Nov 2025

London Calling: Multiple UK councils disrupted in wake of cyber attacks

The Westminster City Council said phone lines and other services were disrupted following an attack on shared council IT infrastructure.

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Social engineering driving fraud risks for accounts payable teams

Cyber security specialists have warned that social engineering tactics, including impersonation and manipulation, were driving fraud threats for accounts payable teams.

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Exclusive: Australian-founded company Amcor ‘aware’ of ransomware claims

Hacking group CoinbaseCartel lists the packaging giant as a victim, as Amcor says it has engaged “external forensic support”.

SECURITY • Wed, 26 Nov 2025

L337 hax! Pirated versions of Battlefield 6 spotted spreading malware

Hackers are using ripped versions of the popular new shooter to spread infostealers and command-and-control infrastructure.

CULTURE • Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Exclusive: Hackers claim theft of 150GB of patient data from Outback Pharmacies

Beast ransomware group posts medical and treatment details of patients of a Broken Hill-based healthcare group.

SECURITY • Tue, 25 Nov 2025