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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Exclusive: BlackLock ransomware gang claims hack of Aussie accounting firm

Queensland-based accountants Ryan Harvie McEnery has been listed on a darknet leak site, with allegedly stolen data to be published within days.

SECURITY • Fri, 06 Jun 2025

No fun: Authorities reveal more info outlining the Play ransomware gang’s operations

American and Australian cyber authorities update advisory outlining prominent ransomware operations’ tactics, techniques, and procedures.

SECURITY • Fri, 06 Jun 2025

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ANU looking into possible hack of vice-chancellor’s LinkedIn profile

Genevieve Bell’s LinkedIn account has been observed liking “highly offensive” posts and criticising the university’s chancellor, Julie Bishop.

SECURITY • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Hacked: Anatomy of a Scattered Spider ransomware attack

The hackers behind a recent hacking spree targeting major UK retailers are clever, sophisticated, and, above all, confident. Here’s how they work.

SECURITY • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

RISE Racing confirms Sarcoma ransomware attack

An Australian harness racing digital provider has fallen victim to hackers as bank account details were published to the darknet.

SECURITY • Thu, 05 Jun 2025

Healthcare: A fatal cyber security incident is just a matter of time, experts say

More than half of healthcare leaders believe a cyber security incident will cause a patient fatality within the next five years.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Report: Stolen credentials most common initial access vector for hackers

Valid logins without multifactor authentication are a hacker’s favourite way to break into your network.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Ambassador confirms Ukraine can assist Australian development of AI, drones, and asymmetric warfare

Ukraine can assist Australia in developing new sovereign defence capabilities and asymmetric warfare, such as drones and artificial intelligence, according to the ...

TECH • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Rate change may lead to scam increase, Aussie bank warns

ANZ is warning its customers to be aware of a potential rise in scammers pretending to be financial advisers in the wake of lowered interest rates.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Jun 2025

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David Hollingworth

Exclusive: BlackLock ransomware gang claims hack of Aussie accounting firm

No fun: Authorities reveal more info outlining the Play ransomware gang’s operations

ANU looking into possible hack of vice-chancellor’s LinkedIn profile

Hacked: Anatomy of a Scattered Spider ransomware attack

RISE Racing confirms Sarcoma ransomware attack

Healthcare: A fatal cyber security incident is just a matter of time, experts say

Report: Stolen credentials most common initial access vector for hackers

Ambassador confirms Ukraine can assist Australian development of AI, drones, and asymmetric warfare

Rate change may lead to scam increase, Aussie bank warns

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