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AI adoption too slow, youX hack compromises hundreds of thousands, and Genetec's Mathieu Chevalier Feb 20, 2026

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This week on Cyber Uncut, David Hollingworth and Bethany Alvaro talk about how Australia is lagging in AI adoption, the grey areas of facial recognition and surveillance, the alarming youX data breach, and Hollingworth's visit to Montreal to chat about physical security with Genetec.

The pair kick off with news from Deloitte regarding an alarming slowdown in AI adoption across Australian enterprises, while Bethany picks apart her concerns over surveillance technologies and why facial recognition may well have a place in Australian stores.

This is followed by Hollingworth talking about a recent trip to Montreal, where he was a guest of physical security firm Genetec. He got to see its impressive technology in action and sat down with the company's principal security architect and manager, Mathieu Chevalier, on the intersection of physical and cyber security.

Plus, the pair go into the details of a data breach impacting hundreds of thousands of Australians after a hacker penetrated the network of Aussie fintech outfit youX, and what the breach means for the company's customers.

Enjoy, The Cyber Uncut team

Telstra, Accenture cut jobs for AI, Roblox on federal notice, and Valentine's scams Feb 16, 2026

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This week on Cyber Uncut, Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss the 209 jobs being culled by Telstra and Accenture, CBA's new "Australia-first" AI plan, Roblox and child safety risk, and how to spot romance scams this Valentine's Day.

The pair kick off by outlining what a Valentine's romance scam might look like and some tips on how to spot and stop one.

The pair then discuss AI, firstly outlining how a joint-venture between Telstra and Accenture has brought the AI job loss number up by another 209, with only some to be replaced by overseas staff.

Finally, Garman and Croft discuss the latest ruling regarding Bunnings' facial recognition technology and give their opinion on having facial recognition technology in stores.

Enjoy, The Cyber Uncut team

The CISO Brief: AI plummets the stock market, real estate scams, and 5-minute cyber insurance Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode of The CISO Brief, the Cyber Daily team outlines how Anthropic's latest update to Claude caused major stock market drops, real estate scams and their impacts, and how a new tool in Australia means cyber insurance can be processed in five minutes.

Hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss the impact of Anthropic's Claude Cowork plugins and how they have led to doubt in traditional software-as-a-service options.

The two then cover real estate scams, what they look like, how to identify one and how to prevent them from taking your money.

Finally, the two talk about Zurich Australia's new AI tool that can process cyber insurance applications in under five minutes.

Enjoy the show, The Cyber Daily team

The CISO Brief: Critical infrastructure, CEOs back down on AI, and how to navigate AI threats Feb 09, 2026

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In this episode of The CISO Brief, the Cyber Daily team outlines the lessons learnt from the cyber attack on Poland's power grid, what legal counsel can do to guide you through an AI threat, and why CEOs are more cautious of the technology than ever.

In this episode, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss the impact of critical infrastructure cyber attacks and what Australia can learn from them as they occur overseas.

The two then outline how legal counsel can guide a business through AI and deepfake threats as the technology changes the threat landscape.

Finally, the two discuss how CEOs are more cautious than ever about AI implementation and why it's a good thing.

Enjoy the show, The Cyber Daily team

French cops target X, inside the 0APT hacking group, and an Epstein files discovery Feb 06, 2026

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This week on Cyber Uncut, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft discuss more trouble for Elon Musk's AI empire, the rise of a very active new ransomware group that may not be what it seems, and an alarming discovery while investigating the latest tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents.

The pair kick off with news that French police have raided the offices of X, while Aussie activists call on app stores to ban the Grok AI chatbot over its sharing of sexual abuse material. Croft also looks into Moltbook, the new social media platform for AI agents.

In cyber security news, scammers are targeting property investors, with millions of dollars at stake. Other scammers are posing as Australian Federal Police officers to trick victims out of their cryptocurrency, and the brand new 0APT ransomware group has claimed a massive hack of an Australian healthcare provider – but have they really?

Finally, Hollingworth and Croft discover something truly strange about just why their names show up in – of all places – the Epstein files. Let's just say the FBI are regular readers of Cyber Daily.

Enjoy, The Cyber Uncut team

CONTESTED GROUND: US National Defense Strategy, deterrence by denial and the limits of alliance dependency Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Steve Kuper and Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson are joined by Dr Malcolm Davis, Australian Strategic Policy Institute defence strategy and capability senior analyst, to unpack the strategic shockwaves emerging from the United States' 2026 National Defense Strategy.

The trio examine what Washington's shift towards an offshore balancing posture means for Australia, including renewed pressure to lift defence spending, the implications of deterrence by denial along the first island chain, and the risks of assuming unconditional US support in a rapidly deteriorating Indo-Pacific security environment.

They also explore the growing assertiveness of China, the fine line between stabilisation and accommodation, and whether Australia is approaching a modern-day version of World War II's "1939 tipping point moment" that demands greater self-reliance, expanded defence industrial capacity, and difficult conversations with the Australian public.

Finally, the discussion turns to force structure, autonomous systems, guided weapons, and the hard choices facing government as Australia seeks to balance immediate readiness, AUKUS, and long-term strategic resilience in an era of uncertainty.

Enjoy the podcast, The Contested Ground team

The CISO Brief: Why tabletop exercises are an essential cyber security tool, and understanding employee data security Feb 02, 2026

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In this episode of The CISO Brief, the Cyber Daily team outlines the importance of running regular tabletop cyber security exercises, the dangers of shadow AI, and employees stealing data – even accidentally – as a threat to your business.

In this episode, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss tabletop cyber security exercises and how they can be a game changer for boosting the cyber resilience of any business.

The two then summarise the pitfalls of shadow AI in the workplace and how sensitive company data should be kept away from unauthorised use of platforms like ChatGPT.

Finally, the pair finish up with a look at employee data theft and how companies may be hemorrhaging data whenever they let an employee go.

Enjoy the show, The Cyber Daily team

Beware employee theft, NSW launches cyber strategy, NZ law firm hacked, and World Data Privacy Day Jan 30, 2026

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This week on Cyber Uncut, David Hollingworth and Bethany Alvaro discuss the murky world of employee data theft, look at a pair of ransomware attacks – one local, one a touch further afield – and take a look at the new cyber security strategy announced by the NSW government.

The podcast opens with research that suggests the new year, and January in particular, is a prime time for employees to make off with important business data, either by accident or accidentally on purpose.

In cyber security news, World Leaks has taken responsibility for hacking athletics giant Nike, while the Anubis operation has shared passports and legal documents it stole from a New Zealand law firm. Hollingworth also breaks down a cyber security tabletop exercise he recently took part in, and why they are an essential part of any organisation's cyber resilience strategy.

Finally, the eSafety Commissioner is asking people to dob in kids getting around the social media ban, while the pair share some insights from the experts for World Data Privacy Day.

Enjoy, The Cyber Uncut team

CONTESTED GROUND: Assessing the fallout of the US' Venezuela raid on the global 'rules-based' order Jan 28, 2026

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In this episode of the Contested Ground Podcast, hosts Phil Tarrant, Major General (Ret'd) Dr Marcus Thompson, and Steve Kuper discuss the fallout from the US' arrest of Nicolas Maduro, America's claims to Greenland, and the potential for regime change in Iran.

The trio unpack the success and complexities of the US' raid in Venezuela and the intricacies surrounding the mission, the fallout of the "Donroe Doctrine" in action, and its relations intersecting with the 2025 US National Security Strategy's emphasis on the western hemisphere.

They also discuss the mounting US pressure over Greenland and what is driving US interest in the island nation, which presents a significant risk of rupturing NATO at a time of mounting geopolitical upheaval.

Finally, they also discuss the US military build-up surrounding Iran and the potential for decapitation strikes against the Iranian regime, seemingly backed by the ousted shah and implications for broader global security.

The CISO Brief: Cyber threats hitting the healthcare industry and keeping staff safe from scammers Jan 26, 2026

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In this episode of The CISO Brief, the Cyber Daily team outlines the importance of the healthcare industry securing patient data from cyber criminals and how employers can ensure their employees can identify and report scams before they lead to compromise.

In this episode, hosts Liam Garman and Daniel Croft discuss how AI has transformed the threat landscape faced by the healthcare industry, as threats and regulations evolve.

The two then summarise the benefits you may not consider when hiring legal counsel in the wake of a cyber attack, having spoken with Atmos Group's Reece Corbett-Wilkins.

They then finish by discussing how businesses can ensure their staff aren't vulnerable to scams, outlining the latest in employee scams.

Enjoy the show, The Cyber Daily team

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