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Cyber security, no longer a place for tech heads, speaking another language Join us at Girls Talk Cyber, the podcast to help you decode this space and redefine how you act online
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Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
TikTok might be getting banned in the United States, and VPN’s could be the access solution. But what the heck is a VPN anyway? How do they work? What are they used for outside of side stepping TikTok bans? Are they the silver bullet to cyber security? The answer may surprise you.
Tune in to this week’s episode as we unpack these questions and help you understand the tip of the iceberg when it comes to VPNs and your security.
Though free VPN options seem like a good idea, GTC doesn't endorse their use (there are sometimes hidden nasties you want to avoid). Always do your own, thorough research when finding a VPN which is right for you, and lean-in to paid services over free options.
For more information about you can act secure online, visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/cyber-security/strategy/act-now-stay-secure
Resources:
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Socials:
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Join the Girls Talk Cyber Facebook community to share your cyber security stories and let us know how you’re feeling about the content covered in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828589538834261/
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This episode is sponsored by CyberCX. Enjoy hearing about all things cyber here on the pod? Then maybe you should think about making the career switch into cyber security. There’s no better place to begin this journey than with the CyberCX Academy. A paid, permanent full time employment opportunity designed to launch your career in cyber security. No prior experience is necessary. Applications open here: https://cybercx.com.au/cyber-security-academy-cybercx/
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
An FBI and Australian Federal Police operation named Trojan Shield, convinced criminals to obtain a mobile device and discuss their criminal operations on a law-enforcement encrypted messaging app. This led to the infiltration of 300 criminal groups across 100 countries. Wild right? Hear more about this operation and a bunch of others as GTC sits down with Nitiana Mann to discuss her work as an FBI Legal Attaché , and how her passion for financial crime led her to this position.
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This episode is sponsored by CyberCX, the leading provider of professional cyber security and cloud services across Australia and New Zealand. With a workforce of over 1,400 professionals, CyberCX is a trusted partner to private and public sector organisations helping customers confidently manage cyber risk, respond to incidents and build resilience in an increasingly complex and challenging threat environment.
Find out more about how CyberCX can help your organisation by visiting https://cybercx.com.au/ today.
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Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?fbclid=IwAR1evKo-CQONzg3aCr5bOuEBxHJMOBGkWYJKa_GPswFOEEbks_YqAT3dMQU
Join the Girls Talk Cyber Facebook community to share your cyber security stories and let us know how you’re feeling about the content covered in this episode: GTC - Girls Talk Cyber | Facebook
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
A cyber criminal has been caught two years after coordinating a cyber attack against Medibank, one of Australia’s largest private health care providers. The attack was ruthless, with the cyber criminal leaking stolen medical data, bit by bit into the public arena, including: HIV statuses, sexually transmitted diseases and abortion data. Who was the brutally brazen hacker behind this attack? How did they get caught and where did it all begin? GTC investigates in this episode: Catching the Criminal: A deep dive into the Medibank cyber attack.
All information collected and used for this episode in publicly available from the following resources:
Resources mentioned in the episode:
OAIC - Medibank data breach alleged timeline.
Intel 471 report
US Department of Treasury on REvil Ransomware Gang
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2041
Medibank’s cyber crime update from Nov 7 2022:
https://www.medibank.com.au/livebetter/newsroom/post/medibank-cybercrime-update%207%20November
ABC News Article on the hacker
Hacker detained in Russia
https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2024/medibank-hacker-detained-in-russia.html
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Content warning: This episode includes discussion involving imaged based abuse, child sexual abuse, violence and suicide. Please listen with care. If content raises anything for you, please seek support by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via the website https://www.lifeline.org.au/.
Sit down with us in the CyberCX lounge at SXSW as we interview the eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. This episodes explores the critical work being done by eSafety which seeks to make the internet a safer place for all Australians. From tackling deep fakes to online harassment, this two-part interview sees us deep dive into the initiatives, policies and tools designed to protect individuals in our increasingly connected world. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or simply an internet user, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice.
Interview part two of two.
This episode is sponsored by CyberCX, Enjoy hearing about all things cyber here on the pod? Then maybe you should think about making the career switch into cyber security. There's no better place to begin this journey than with the CyberCX Academy. A paid, permanent full-time employment opportunity designed to launch your career in cyber security. No prior experience is necessary. Applications open here: CyberCX Academy
Stay up to date with the eSafety Commissioner on LinkedIn here:
eSafety Commissioner: Overview | LinkedIn
eSafety website:
Online safety | eSafety Commissioner
Other Mental Health Resources:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Kids Helpline | National Office for Child Safety
Support the Girls Talk Cyber podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re loving the show, leave us a review and share it with your family and friends!
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GTC Socials:
Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?fbclid=IwAR1evKo-CQONzg3aCr5bOuEBxHJMOBGkWYJKa_GPswFOEEbks_YqAT3dMQU
Join the Girls Talk Cyber Facebook community to share your cyber security stories and let us know how you’re feeling about the content covered in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828589538834261/
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Content warning: This episode includes discussion involving imaged based abuse, child sexual abuse, violence and suicide. Please listen with care. If content raises anything for you, please seek support by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via the website https://www.lifeline.org.au/.
Sit down with us in the CyberCX lounge at SXSW as we interview the eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. This episodes explores the critical work being done by eSafety which seeks to make the internet a safer place for all Australians. From tackling deep fakes to online harassment, this two-part interview sees us deep dive into the initiatives, policies and tools designed to protect individuals in our increasingly connected world. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or simply an internet user, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice.
Interview part one of two.
This episode is sponsored by CyberCX, Enjoy hearing about all things cyber here on the pod? Then maybe you should think about making the career switch into cyber security. There's no better place to begin this journey than with the CyberCX Academy. A paid, permanent full-time employment opportunity designed to launch your career in cyber security. No prior experience is necessary. Applications open here: CyberCX Academy
Stay up to date with the eSafety Commissioner on LinkedIn here:
eSafety Commissioner: Overview | LinkedIn
eSafety website:
Online safety | eSafety Commissioner
Other Mental Health Resources:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Kids Helpline | National Office for Child Safety
Support the Girls Talk Cyber podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re loving the show, leave us a review and share it with your family and friends!
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GTC Socials:
Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?fbclid=IwAR1evKo-CQONzg3aCr5bOuEBxHJMOBGkWYJKa_GPswFOEEbks_YqAT3dMQU
Join the Girls Talk Cyber Facebook community to share your cyber security stories and let us know how you’re feeling about the content covered in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828589538834261/
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
In this episode we walk you through a timeline of how a criminal gets from point A to point B when they are pulling off a successful credential stuffing attack. And spoiler alert, it all starts on a darknet marketplace. Walk away feeling confident on how to protect yourself from a credential stuffing attack.
We also sneak in a Fraud File segment where we unpack a listeners experience in a Meta account takeover and how they got it back.
Support the Girls Talk Cyber podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re loving the show, leave us a review and share it with your family and friends!
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This episode is sponsored by CyberCX, the leading provider of professional cyber security and cloud services across Australia and New Zealand. With a workforce of over 1,400 professionals, CyberCX is a trusted partner to private and public sector organisations helping customers confidently manage cyber risk, respond to incidents and build resilience in an increasingly complex and challenging threat environment.
Find out more about how CyberCX can help your organisation by visiting https://cybercx.com.au/ today.
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Socials:
Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?fbclid=IwAR1evKo-CQONzg3aCr5bOuEBxHJMOBGkWYJKa_GPswFOEEbks_YqAT3dMQU
Join the Girls Talk Cyber Facebook community to share your cyber security stories and let us know how you’re feeling about the content covered in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828589538834261/
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Ever wondered how scams really work? In this episode, we are joined by scam expert Shameela Gonzalez as we dive into the shady world of scammers. From pulling on heart strings to encouraging the purchase of questionable Taylor Swift tickets, nothing is off limits for these criminals. Let this episode be your guide on how to spot a scam and stay one step ahead of these cyber criminals and avoid their art of manipulation.
Links mentioned:
Report a scam:
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam
Stop Think Protect ScamWatch:
https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/stay-protected/help-to-spot-and-avoid-scams#toc-how-to-stay-protected
Follow Shameela Gonzalez on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shameelagonzalez/
Support the Girls Talk Cyber podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re loving the show, leave us a review and share it with your family and friends!
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Socials:
Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?fbclid=IwAR1evKo-CQONzg3aCr5bOuEBxHJMOBGkWYJKa_GPswFOEEbks_YqAT3dMQU
Join the Girls Talk Cyber Facebook community to share your cyber security stories and let us know how you’re feeling about the content covered in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828589538834261/
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Who do you call when you are going through a cyber attack? The answer is someone like Claudia, a Digital Forensics and Incident Response investigator. In this episode Claudia takes us through a day in her life as an investigator, how she got into the industry and answers the arguably more important question, what is the funniest google search you’ve seen during an investigation.
Follow Claudia on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-squire-a35505126/
If you’re lucky you may get to catch her speaking at a conferences on the topic of Electron apps unplugged: Unveiling Digital Forensic treasures.
Support the Girls Talk Cyber podcast by subscribing wherever you get your podcasts! If you’re loving the show, leave us a review and share it with your family and friends!
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Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?fbclid=IwAR1evKo-CQONzg3aCr5bOuEBxHJMOBGkWYJKa_GPswFOEEbks_YqAT3dMQU
Join the Girls Talk Cyber Facebook community to share your cyber security stories and let us know how you’re feeling about the content covered in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828589538834261/
Catch Em and Jules at SXSW
In this live podcast interview, Girls Talk Cyber hosts, Em and Jules, will meet with Julie Inman Grant – Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and facilitate a deep-dive conversation covering a range of topics. From Julie’s extensive experience, background and journey to her current position, to unpacking some incredible achievements and startling cyber-related statistics. Em and Jules will seek out some of Julie’s favourite cyber security tips, tricks and micro habits for improving your everyday online safety. The interview will also encourage some candid conversation around why people outside of the cyber industry should care about their online safety and engagement.