Girls Talk Cyber

27. What Teens Think About Cyber

After the Women In Cyber Security Summit, we had collected a couple of incredible interviews with high school students. We just couldn’t keep these conversation to ourselves so we’ve collated and shared them here in this bonus ep for you!

For more information about how you can act secure online, visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/cyber-security/strategy/act-now-stay-secure

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26. Women in Cyber Security Summit - LIVE Panel at Parliament House

Tune in to a live recording from the Women in Cyber Security Summit 2026 at Parliament House in Canberra.

This event was hosted by AISA, Hemisphere East and Infoblox. The event looks to bring together some of the most insightful voices from industry and government to discuss practical initiatives that can expand the workforce and create clearer pathways for women entering the field.

The day was jam packed with panels and awesome guests and this recording is from the last one of the day and wraps up some of the takeaways from the summit - hope you enjoy!

For more information about how you can act secure online, visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/cyber-security/strategy/act-now-stay-secure

Socials:

Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?hl=en 

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/

 

 

25. Operation SIMCARTEL

You know what a sim card is - but have you heard of a SIM Box? Or a SIM Farm? If not thats totally ok. In this episode we’re going to help you understand what this technology is, and how cyber criminals are using it. But it’s not all doom and gloom, law enforcement agencies around the world are cracking down on these SIM Boxes and we want to take you through some of the top
arrests involving these gnarly gadgets. In fact, that’s how we named todays episode, after an arrest over in Latvia called Operation SIMCartel
We hope you enjoy!

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 

SIMCARTEL Arrest https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/cybercrime-service-takedown-7-arrested

Australian Arrest

https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2024/six-australians-arrested-in-sim-box-crackdown.html

 

New York Arrest 

https://www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/releases/2025/09/us-secret-service-dismantles-imminent-telecommunications-threat-new-york

 

SIMBOX Info

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_box#:~:text=The%20SIM%20box%20operator%20can,phone%20manufacturers%20to%20evade%20detection.

 

Socials

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/girlstalkcyber

24. What Happens If Hackers Poison the Water? Interview with Lesley Carhart

We’ve seen the latest AFR headlines: “Spy chief warns hackers could cut power, poison water, crash banks.” But who do you call when those headlines become real life? 

In this episode, we’re joined by Lesley Carhart, Technical Director of Industrial Incident Response at Dragos. Lesley is one of a few people in the world who has the skillset to walk in and help provide digital forensic analysis when critical infrastructure (think power, water, and industrial systems) gets hacked. In this episode we unpack what “operational technology” really means and walk through some real-world impacts of what happens when it’s attacked. We also talk about what actually helps prevent these incidents, and what everyday people can do (yes, even outside of cyber) to reduce the risk.

It’s a big, fascinating, slightly terrifying episode, and we’re incredibly grateful to have Lesley join us to pull back the curtain on the incidents you never want to experience, but should understand. 

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 mentioned: 

Lesley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcarhart/?originalSubdomain=au

Lesleys blog and cyber security conference: https://tisiphone.net/author/hacks4pancakes/

GTC on Socials:

Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?hl=en 

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/

23. The Dark Web and Cyber Crime - LIVE Podcast with Federal Agent and Cyber Intel Expert

Crime as we know it is changing and the kids are keeping up, faster than we are. 

In this episode, GTC is on stage at the SXSW conference, discussing how the average age of cyber criminals is becoming younger and younger. Joined by our panelists AFP Federal Agent, Amy Phelps and Cyber Intelligence Expert Leah Pinto, we unpack how the dark web is fuelling cyber crime - including hiring violence “as a service” and ransomware toolkits.

But it’s not all doom and gloom, the AFP is hacking back, taking down dark web marketplaces and implementing prevention programs in schools. So tune in, and learn more about the dark web and the cyber crime it’s facilitating. 

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

Links mentioned: 

AFP Reboot program:

https://www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-release/reb00tcmp-inspires-next-generation-cyber-champions

 

Where to find us

Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?hl=en

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22. You Can't Ask That - Cyber Security Edition

We get it, cyber security is tough and some questions can feel too basic to ask. But don’t worry you’re not alone. In this episode we’ve teamed up with Kim from Cyber Wardens to bring you a few things: an overview of the Cyber Wardens program, a list of ‘you can’t ask that’ questions we’ve heard over the years, including their answers, and a story where a Shark Tank business owner almost lost her business to a scammer. 

Whether you’re running a side hustle, or just trying to clean up your online act, this episode will help build your cyber confidence without the technical jargon.

 

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:

Cyber wardens: https://cyberwardens.com.au/

Embarrassing questions continued: https://cyberwardens.com.au/asking-for-a-friend-our-most-embarrassing-cyber-questions-answered/

Cyber security pulse check report: https://cyberwardens.com.au/research-report/small-business-cyber-security-pulse-check-report/

Password managers:https://www.passwordmanager.com/best-password-managers/

Where to find us

Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?hl=en

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/

 

21. The Cyber Spy on the Inside

A billion-dollar rivalry, a spy on the inside, and a sting operation for the history books. This isn’t a Netflix drama — it’s a real lawsuit.

In this episode, GTC dives into the explosive case of Rippling vs. Deel, where Rippling alleges Deel deployed a corporate spy in their ranks.

This case has it all and is the exact kind of story that you might not hear about if you’re outside of the cyber security industry. But with a phone being flushed down the toilet and entire building pipes dismantled to find it, trust us it's an exceptional one.

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: 

https://rippling2.imgix.net/Complaint.pdf

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/02/the-affidavit-of-a-rippling-employee-caught-spying-for-deel-reads-like-a-movie/

https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/02/deel-rippling-spy-coporate-espionage-silicon-valley/ 

Socials:

Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?hl=en 

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20. Cyber Basics That Could Save Your Business

In this episode, we’re joined by Jacqui Loustau —cybersecurity expert, industry powerhouse, and founder of the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN). We dive into the real risks small businesses face online and break down where to start and end with the cyber basics for your business. 

Whether you’re running a side hustle or just want to get smarter about scams, we cover:
- Why your business is a target (yes, if you have an email, you’re a target)
- The 6 accounts you should protect right now
- What to do when things go wrong (because it happens)
- How students are helping secure Aussie small businesses. 

Hit play, take notes, and get your cyber hygiene sorted.

 

For more information about you can act secure online, visit the Act Now, Stay Secure website at: https://www.actnowstaysecure.gov.au/

Resources mentioned:

https://haveibeenpwned.com/

https://www.cyber.gov.au

Socials:

Follow the Girls Talk Cyber Instagram account for all your cyber tips and tricks: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/?hl=en 

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/