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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Tabcorp fined $4m after breaking anti-spam laws

TAB cops fine after sending over 5,700 messages to VIP customers without an option to unsubscribe.

CULTURE • Tue, 17 Jun 2025

Interview: Assaf Keren – ‘Attackers are faster technology innovators than companies’

Cyber Daily chats with Qualtrics’ chief security officer about the risks and rewards of agentic AI and how the barrier to entry to cyber crime is continually decreasing

SECURITY • Mon, 16 Jun 2025

Pro-Palestinian hackers target Israel in wake of attack on Iran

The Handala hacking group has posted a flurry of updates to its leak sites and Telegram channel as missiles and drones fly between Israel and Iran.

SECURITY • Mon, 16 Jun 2025

The industry speaks: Privacy Awareness Week 2025

This year’s theme is “Privacy – it’s everyone’s business”. Here’s some essential advice about why keeping your and your customers’ data secure matters.

SECURITY • Mon, 16 Jun 2025

Exclusive: Deakin Medical Centre hit by alleged Global ransomware attack

Patient scan results, psychiatric assessments, and healthcare plans are part of a dataset published on the darknet.

SECURITY • Fri, 13 Jun 2025

Exclusive: Aussie financial services firm Skeggs Goldstien confirms Qilin ransomware attack

Hackers claim to have stolen half a terabyte of data, including client details and tax returns.

SECURITY • Fri, 13 Jun 2025

New scam campaign posing as ACSC, agency warns

Scammers pretending to represent the ACSC are attempting to harvest personal information and promote cryptocurrency schemes.

SECURITY • Fri, 13 Jun 2025

CISA warns of ransomware gangs exploiting SimpleHelp vulnerability

Hackers have been observed taking advantage of an unpatched remote monitoring tool to compromise multiple victims.

SECURITY • Fri, 13 Jun 2025

Fake views: Deepfake fraud surged by 1,300% in 2024

Synthetic voice attacks targeting retail, insurance, and banking sectors skyrocketed to record highs last year.

SECURITY • Thu, 12 Jun 2025

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David Hollingworth

Tabcorp fined $4m after breaking anti-spam laws

Interview: Assaf Keren – ‘Attackers are faster technology innovators than companies’

Pro-Palestinian hackers target Israel in wake of attack on Iran

The industry speaks: Privacy Awareness Week 2025

Exclusive: Deakin Medical Centre hit by alleged Global ransomware attack

Exclusive: Aussie financial services firm Skeggs Goldstien confirms Qilin ransomware attack

New scam campaign posing as ACSC, agency warns

CISA warns of ransomware gangs exploiting SimpleHelp vulnerability

Fake views: Deepfake fraud surged by 1,300% in 2024

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