Don't Be A Sitting Duck Podcast

Mar 08 2025 23 ep. 4 mins

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Cybercriminals are evolving—are you keeping up? Don’t Be A Sitting Duck is the podcast for business leaders and professionals who want to stay one step ahead of the latest cyber threats. In each bite-sized episode, we dive into real-world cyber breaches, phishing scams, and ransomware attacks, sharing actionable advice to help you protect your business. Looking for more insights and resources? Visit sittingduck.com.au to explore educational content designed to help you navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape. If you’re ready to embrace proactive protection and outsmart cyber threats, this podcast is for you. New episodes every day —subscribe now!

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Genea IVF Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Health Records

Mar 08 2025 2 mins

A major cybersecurity breach has rocked Australia’s healthcare sector. Genea, a leading IVF provider, was hit by a cyberattack that compromised sensitive patient data, exposing medical histories, test results, and personal information on the dark web. In this episode, we break down how the attack happened, why it matters, and—most importantly—what businesses can do to prevent

APRA’s CPS 230 & CPS 234: Strengthening Operational & Cyber Resilience

Feb 25 2025 4 mins

In this episode of Don't Be A Sitting Duck, we unpack APRA’s latest regulatory updates: CPS 230 on Operational Risk Management and CPS 234 on Information Security. With CPS 230 set to take effect in July 2025, organizations must prepare for stronger risk management, business continuity, and third-party oversight—especially in cloud outsourcing. Plus, we break down CPS 234, whi

Lazarus Group’s $21M Crypto Heist & Australian IVF Data Breach

Feb 24 2025 3 mins

Cybercriminals are relentless, and this week’s stories prove just how high the stakes are. North Korea’s Lazarus Group Strikes Again: The notorious state-backed hacking group has pulled off another major crypto heist, stealing $21 million in Ethereum from the Bybit exchange. But how did they do it, and what does this mean for the future of cryptocurrency security? Australian

PNG Tax Office Cyberattack – What It Means for Businesses & Government

Feb 16 2025 6 mins

Papua New Guinea’s Tax Office Hacked – What You Need to Know! The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea has suffered a devastating ransomware attack, shutting down critical systems and exposing major cybersecurity weaknesses. With government agencies and businesses now on high alert, this breach raises urgent questions about cybersecurity in PNG and beyond. In

Game Over: Steam Malware, Romance Scam Script, and Cybersecurity Awareness

Feb 14 2025 4 mins

Is your favorite game a cybersecurity threat? In today’s episode of Don't Be A Sitting Duck, we dive into a shocking Steam malware case where a popular game turned into a digital trap. Plus, the Australian Federal Police have released a romance scam playbook used by criminals—learn how scammers manipulate victims with scripted deception. Lastly, we discuss four practical ways t

CommBank & Telstra’s Fraud Tech, Valentine’s Phishing Scams, and Cybercrime as a National Security Threat

Feb 12 2025 4 mins

In this episode of Don't Be A Sitting Duck, we’re breaking down three major cybersecurity threats that businesses need to be aware of: CommBank & Telstra’s Fraud Detection Partnership – A new fraud indicator system is set to improve identity theft detection by 25%. Learn how this technology works and what businesses can do to protect themselves from financial fraud. Valentine

Apple’s Zero-Day Patch, Healthcare Cyber Risks & Australia’s Cyber Attack Surge

Feb 11 2025 4 mins

In today’s episode, we dive into three critical cybersecurity threats that businesses can’t afford to ignore. Apple has just released an urgent patch for a zero-day vulnerability affecting iPhones and iPads—find out why it matters and what you should do immediately. Meanwhile, cyber threats in the healthcare sector are escalating, pushing the need for stronger collaboration a

DeepSeek AI – A Cyber Threat You Can’t Ignore

Feb 10 2025 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence is evolving, but so are cyber threats. In this episode of Don't Be A Sitting Duck, we break down DeepSeek AI and how cybercriminals are leveraging it to supercharge phishing, malware, and business email compromise attacks. Learn how to defend against AI-driven threats and ensure your business isn’t an easy target. What is DeepSeek AI? How cybercriminals a

North Korean Hackers, LinkedIn Scams & ACSC Phishing Warnings

Feb 09 2025 4 mins

Welcome to another episode of Don’t Be A Sitting Duck! This week, we uncover shocking cybersecurity threats that businesses and individuals must be aware of: North Korean hackers, also known as the Lazarus Group, are using LinkedIn job scams to steal credentials and deploy malware. We’ll break down how this attack works and how you can avoid being a victim. Building a culture

Thermomix Recipe Community Data Breach – What You Need to Know

Feb 07 2025 5 mins

Vorwerk, the company behind Thermomix, has confirmed a data breach affecting users of its Recipe Community forum in Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries. While no passwords or financial information were compromised, personal details—including names, addresses, birthdays, and phone numbers—were accessed by cybercriminals. In this episode of Don't Be A Sitting D