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Sydney University & iiNet Cyber Breaches: What Businesses Must Learn
In this episode of the Don’t Be A Sitting Duck Podcast, we explore two recent and impactful Australian cyber incidents — the University of Sydney data breach and the iiNet customer data exposure. We…
CPS 234 Explained: Why Cyber Security Is a Board Issue
Cyber security is no longer just an IT problem—it’s a board-level responsibility. In this episode, Leigh Kefford breaks down APRA’s CPS 234 Information Security standard in plain English, explaining…
Day 12: Your Phishing Defence Checklist — The Complete Guide
Day 12 — The Grand Finale of the National PC 12 Days of Phishmas! This episode brings together everything covered throughoutthe series into a complete, actionable Phishing Defence Checklist. You’ll…
Day 11: User Behaviour — The #1 Cybersecurity Risk
Day 11 of the National PC 12 Days of Phishmas! Today we explore why user behaviour is the biggestcybersecurity risk for every organisation.Technology alone can't protect your business — people…
Day 10: The Ransomware Attack Chain — How One Click Leads to Disaster
Day 10 of the National PC 12 Days of Phishmas! Ransomware attacks don’t start with encryption — they startwith access, usually through a phishing email.This episode breaks down each stage of the…
Day 9: Social Engineering & Data Harvesting — How Attackers Study You Before They Strike
Day 9 of the National PC 12 Days of Phishmas! Cybercriminals don’t always break into systems — sometimesthey break into people.This episode explores how scammers use publicly availableinformation,…
Day 8: Account Takeover & Hijacked Email Threads — When Cybercriminals Become You
Day 8 of the National PC 12 Days of Phishmas! Today we’re breaking down Account Takeover (ATO) andHijacked Email Threads — two of the most convincing and damaging forms of phishing.In this…
Day 6: Malicious Attachments & Cloud File Scams — The Hidden Threat in Your Inbox
Why fake documents and shared file links are one of the most dangerous phishing threats for businesses.Day 6 of the 12 Days of Phishmas!Today’s episode breaks down one of the biggest ways…
Day 1: The Most Common Phishing Red Flags — What to Watch For
🎄 Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Phishmas!We’re kicking off the series with the foundation of all cyber awareness:🔍 The Most Common Phishing Red FlagsThese are the warning signs scammers can’t…
Australia’s Retailers Are Quietly Bringing Back Facial Recognition
Australian retailers are quietly reintroducing facial recognition technology—even after public backlash. In this episode, Leigh breaks down why stores are turning to AI-driven biometric surveillance,…
Cyber-Attack Shuts Down London Councils; Aussie Industry Breaches Exposed
In this episode, we look at a major cyber-attack that forced multiple London councils offline, cutting essential services for hundreds of thousands of residents — and a shocking new report showing…
Vietnam’s Social Media Heists & The Rise of Asia’s Cybercrime Underground
Vietnam’s cybercriminals aren’t just hacking servers — they’re hijacking social media business accounts. In this episode, Leigh Kefford breaks down new findings from the CrowdStrike 2025 APJ eCrime…
Human Error & Ransomware Risks for Australian Businesses
In this episode of Don’t Be A Sitting Duck, I break down two critical risks for Australian organisations: the rising role of human error in data breaches, and the ever-present threat of ransomware.…
Ransomware Realities: What You Need to Know
Ransomware has become the most disruptive threat facing Australian businesses today. From small councils to local manufacturers, attacks are happening closer to home — and they’re getting smarter,…
NSW AI Data Breach & Telco Hack – What Your Business Can Learn
Today’s episode unpacks two alarming cybersecurity incidents in Australia that should act as red alerts for every business. First, we look at how a contractor for a government flood-recovery program…
Australian Ransomware Wave Hits Law, Boats & Aviation
This week on the Don’t Be A Sitting Duck Podcast, Leigh Kefford explores three major Australian cyber incidents — revealing how ransomware groups and vendor breaches continue to challenge even the…
Qantas Data Leak & Australia’s $5.8M Privacy Penalty
In this episode, we dig into two gripping and high-stakes stories in cybersecurity. First, Qantas is one of nearly 40 global firms being extorted over stolen data from Salesforce, now leaking…
Cyberattacks on Pharmacy, Brewer & UK Nursery
In this episode of the Don’t Be A Sitting Duck Podcast, Leigh Kefford unpacks three alarming cyber incidents that reveal just how far attackers are willing to go:Toowoomba Pharmacy Ransomware Attack…
Chinese APT Threats Targeting Australian Critical Infrastructure
In this episode, we unpack the alarming rise of state‑sponsored Chinese cyber actors compromising critical infrastructure—from backbone routers to military and government networks. You'll learn how…
Microsoft 365 Calendar Phishing: Don’t Let Invites Fool You
This episode uncovers a stealthy cyber‑attack slipping through inbox filters: Microsoft 365 calendar phishing. Scammers send fake billing alerts—like “Payment Failed” or “Account Suspended”—directly…
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