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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Code red: North Korean hackers behind compromised Axios npm package

Experts have pinned the attack on “one of npm’s most depended-on packages” on hackers backed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Push to professionalise cyber workforce gains momentum with CyberPath consultation

Industry, government, and education leaders are urged to shape the future of Australia’s cyber profession as the national survey deadline approaches.

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Apr 2026

High alert! ACSC warns of hackers targeting online code repositories

Once trusted code repositories are being turned into malicious delivery systems to harvest credentials and deploy malware – here’s what you need to know.

SECURITY • Thu, 02 Apr 2026

CrowdStrike, HCLTech join forces for continuous exposure management services

A new CTEM offering combines AI-driven detection and adversary intelligence to help enterprises identify and remediate risk in real time.

SECURITY • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Exclusive: Cuddly toy maker Charlie Bears allegedly hacked

Not the bears! LockBit ransomware operation lists a beloved teddy bear outlet as a victim on its darknet leak site.

SECURITY • Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Dragos accelerates OT security push with appointment of first Japan country manager

US industrial cyber security specialist Dragos expands regional footprint as Japan’s critical infrastructure faces rising cyber threats.

SECURITY • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Kids’ stuff: OAIC releases exposure draft of Children’s Online Privacy Code

The new draft requires entities to consider the “best interests” of children before collecting or disclosing their personal data.

GOVERNMENT • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

$100k near miss: Aussie home buyer caught up in solicitor scam scare

A home buyer has narrowly avoided losing $100,000 to a scammer impersonating his solicitor, with a bank worker acting quickly to stop the payment.

SECURITY • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Aussie companies warned: Beware North Koreans bearing fake résumés

North Korean operatives are seeking jobs with Australian businesses “under false pretences” to fund the rogue nation’s weapons programs, a security firm has warned

SECURITY • Tue, 31 Mar 2026

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David Hollingworth

Code red: North Korean hackers behind compromised Axios npm package

Push to professionalise cyber workforce gains momentum with CyberPath consultation

High alert! ACSC warns of hackers targeting online code repositories

CrowdStrike, HCLTech join forces for continuous exposure management services

Exclusive: Cuddly toy maker Charlie Bears allegedly hacked

Dragos accelerates OT security push with appointment of first Japan country manager

Kids’ stuff: OAIC releases exposure draft of Children’s Online Privacy Code

$100k near miss: Aussie home buyer caught up in solicitor scam scare

Aussie companies warned: Beware North Koreans bearing fake résumés

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