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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Plugged in, turned on, and exposed: How sex tech is becoming the latest cyber security frontline

Bluetooth-connected sex toys may offer a way to maintain intimacy over long distances, but they may also let hackers access our most sensitive secrets – and cause real, ...

CULTURE • Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Op-Ed: AI isn’t the threat, poor design is

Rapid7’s Christiaan Beek outlines why he’s not worried about AI, but rather how it’s employed and defended.

SECURITY • Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Not on our watch: Coles, Palantir respond to GetUp anti-surveillance campaign

A new GetUp petition is calling for Coles to end its “partnership” with data analytics firm Palantir over surveillance fears – but Coles says Palantir’s software is used ...

TECH • Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Exclusive: youX hacker declines to publish further stolen data

The cyber criminal responsible for breaching the financial data of almost half a million Australians claims the risk of a “wave of identity theft across” the country is ...

SECURITY • Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Get hacked: Experts warn of cyber retaliation following Iran strikes

Iranian hackers are already spinning up their response to joint US and Israeli strikes and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as critical infrastructure operators ...

SECURITY • Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Strengthening data privacy and security a top priority for SMBs in 2026, new research shows

More than a third of respondents to a recent Shopify survey rated data protection as a major priority for the year ahead.

SECURITY • Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Commvault boosts CrowdStrike alliance with bi-directional SIEM integration

The expanded partnership adds Commvault’s AI-powered backup intelligence into Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.

SECURITY • Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Kinetic IT earns fifth Deloitte Best Managed Companies award

Australian technology services provider Kinetic IT has been recognised for its sustained performance, governance, and innovation.

TECH • Fri, 27 Feb 2026

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Inside Genetec: How a once-hardware-centric sector has become a software battleground

Cyber Daily was a guest at Genetec’s recent Global Press Summit 2026 – here’s what we learnt about the company and how it sees itself in the 21st century.

TECH • Thu, 26 Feb 2026

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