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: Verve Portraits data allegedly compromised by Settra ransomware attack

Hackers claim to have a “COMPLETE archive of photo studio network operations” belonging to a Sydney-based photography studio.

SECURITY • Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Australia’s proposed digital duty of care bill ‘a global reckoning coming for big tech’, says minister

Anthony Albanese and Anika Wells announce details of new social media laws, promising platforms could face fines up to $100 million for breaches.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 08 Sep 2026

If you build it… Tasmania sets the state’s expectations for data centres and AI infrastructure

The Tasmanian government has released a draft framework for data centre and AI infrastructure projects, with proponents expected to deliver jobs, support renewable ...

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 08 Sep 2026

UNSW to roll out new learning platform to enable responsible use of AI in education

UNSW Sydney picks D2L Brightspace to power a multi-year transformation of its undergraduate, postgraduate, and lifelong learning programs.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION • Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Exclusive: Machinery management specialist Macquarrie investigating data breach after ransomware claims

The Victorian company is the latest victim of Storm ransomware, with an external party once again the attack vector.

SECURITY • Tue, 08 Sep 2026

In conversation with GitLab’s CISO, Chaim Mazal: ‘I think to be successful in this role, you have to be a complete and total optimist’

From hacking to becoming a CISO, and studying to become a rabbi, Chaim Mazal’s seen it all and has some solid advice for fellow defenders.

SECURITY • Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Digital platforms to be targeted as part of NSW crackdown on organised crime operations

NSW’s Premier has announced a raft of measures to combat the facilitation of serious crimes, such as gang-related murder.

GOVERNMENT • Mon, 07 Sep 2026

Kinetic IT brings back ServiceNow veteran to lead service integration

Australian technology services provider Kinetic IT has appointed former Fujitsu executive Meg Santos to lead its national service integration practice.

TECH • Mon, 07 Sep 2026

OpenAI pledges US$1bn to protect critical infrastructure with frontier AI capabilities

New Daybreak for Frontline Defenders initiative is a global effort to “protect essential services in the United States and around the world”.