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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Cyber war: Understanding the digital conflict between 2 Middle Eastern powers

The brief kinetic conflict between the two Middle Eastern powers may have turned into a simmering peace, but the digital frontlines remain contested.

SECURITY • Fri, 11 Jul 2025

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Australia’s superannuation industry needs to wake up to the growing threat of cyber attacks

As APRA warns that cyber attacks against the industry are only going to increase, experts say that boards need to understand the true scope of the threat.

SECURITY • Fri, 11 Jul 2025

Op-Ed: Traditional vulnerability management no longer fit for purpose

Today’s attackers are more organised, well-funded, and increasingly using automation and AI to scale their operations – how we defend against them needs to evolve.

SECURITY • Fri, 11 Jul 2025

Report: Deepfake-enabled cyber crime on the rise

Deepfake technology has rapidly matured in the criminal ecosphere, driving a wave of extortion, identity theft, and fraud.

SECURITY • Thu, 10 Jul 2025

New Zealand government announces country’s first AI strategy

The new strategy is designed to boost productivity and keep the nation competitive.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Thu, 10 Jul 2025

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Op-Ed: New ransomware reporting requirements – 5 issues to navigate

As ransomware continues to dominate headlines, I can almost hear the collective sighs of mixed frustration and fatigue from cyber security professionals.

SECURITY • Thu, 10 Jul 2025

Australian Taxation Office reports 300% rise in ATO impersonation scams

The end of the financial year means two things: filing a tax return and a rise in opportunistic scams.

SECURITY • Thu, 10 Jul 2025

Security researcher discovers new Citrix vulnerability

A newly disclosed vulnerability in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops could lead to threat actors spawning new processes remotely.

SECURITY • Wed, 09 Jul 2025

Experts concerned over newly disclosed critical Windows vulnerability

“This isn’t just a bug – it’s a loaded gun pointed at your organisation,” one analyst of “wormable” CVE-2025-47981 has said.

SECURITY • Wed, 09 Jul 2025

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David Hollingworth

Cyber war: Understanding the digital conflict between 2 Middle Eastern powers

Australia’s superannuation industry needs to wake up to the growing threat of cyber attacks

Op-Ed: Traditional vulnerability management no longer fit for purpose

Report: Deepfake-enabled cyber crime on the rise

New Zealand government announces country’s first AI strategy

Op-Ed: New ransomware reporting requirements – 5 issues to navigate

Australian Taxation Office reports 300% rise in ATO impersonation scams

Security researcher discovers new Citrix vulnerability

Experts concerned over newly disclosed critical Windows vulnerability

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