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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Breached! Top 5 data leaks of 2025 revealed

The number of leaked databases may have dropped in 2025, but that doesn’t mean the biggest breaches were any less damaging.

SECURITY • Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Rapid7 adds runtime validation and data security capabilities to Exposure Command

The new features aim to help organisations prioritise real-world risk across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

SECURITY • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Hacked: Aura confirms at least 900k impacted by ShinyHunters breach

Identity security firm Aura confirms the breach was due to a “targeted phone phishing attack” – and the hackers only needed one hour of access.

SECURITY • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Shields up! Australian organisations are bearing the brunt of cyber warfare attacks

New research reveals growing concern about nation-state cyber attacks on Australian entities, as more than 70 per cent of respondents to a recent survey reported acts of ...

SECURITY • Thu, 19 Mar 2026

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Report: Exploitation timelines dropped, vulnerabilities surged in 2025

Rapid7’s 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report shows that the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation is continuing to collapse.

SECURITY • Wed, 18 Mar 2026

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Exclusive: Fairfield City Council granted injunction following October ransomware attack

The NSW local government sought legal relief after the personal data of staff and residents was compromised by “an unknown third party”.

SECURITY • Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Rapid7 revamps channel partner program

The 2026 PACT updates introduce new partner tiers, simplified deal structures, and improved economics, as the company deepens channel alignment.

SECURITY • Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Scam alert: AirAsia warns of scammers impersonating customer service contacts

Malaysia’s largest airline releases advisory as scammers impersonate the brand on social media.

SECURITY • Tue, 17 Mar 2026

WWT, CrowdStrike launch AI security lab to accelerate safe enterprise deployment

A new feature inside AI Proving Ground aims to help organisations test and secure AI systems before production.

SECURITY • Tue, 17 Mar 2026

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David Hollingworth

Breached! Top 5 data leaks of 2025 revealed

Rapid7 adds runtime validation and data security capabilities to Exposure Command

Hacked: Aura confirms at least 900k impacted by ShinyHunters breach

Shields up! Australian organisations are bearing the brunt of cyber warfare attacks

Report: Exploitation timelines dropped, vulnerabilities surged in 2025

Exclusive: Fairfield City Council granted injunction following October ransomware attack

Rapid7 revamps channel partner program

Scam alert: AirAsia warns of scammers impersonating customer service contacts

WWT, CrowdStrike launch AI security lab to accelerate safe enterprise deployment

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