This episode of Tech Talks with Kinsoft covers the 31st July 2025 Cyber Update, highlighting two major incidents. Metricon Homes, Australia's largest home builder, confirmed a Qilin ransomware attack, which exposed 128GB of sensitive data, including financial documents and architectural plans. The Qilin operation, active since August 2022, is the third-most active ransomware group globally. Concurrently, Orange France detected a cyberattack on its internal systems, disrupting services for its 290 million customers and raising concerns about potential state-sponsored threats targeting telecommunications infrastructure. These events underscore critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Welcome to Tech Talks with Kinsoft! In this episode, your hosts discuss the pressing issue of data breaches in Australia. We explore the recent ransomware attack affecting Clive Palmer's United Australia Party and Trumpet of Patriots, where sensitive personal information, including banking records, contact details, and employment history, was potentially compromised. This incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity. We'll delve into the implications of such breaches and the importance of strong IT security measures for all organizations. For further discussion on your security and IT needs, please visit www.kinsoft.com.au

Welcome to Tech Talks with Kinsoft, where we explore the alarming interconnectedness of recent high-profile data breaches. Discover how luxury brands like Chanel and LVMH (Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Tiffany & Co.) were impacted by coordinated cyber campaigns, often via third-party Salesforce instances. We'll delve into the methods of the ShinyHunters extortion group, linked to global incidents affecting customers in the US, UK, South Korea, Turkey, Australia, and more. Learn about the sophisticated social engineering tactics used to compromise sensitive data. Visit www.kinsoft.com.au to discuss your security and IT needs.

Welcome to Tech Talks with Kinsoft! This podcast explores crucial cybersecurity issues impacting your financial security. We delve into the recent major cyberattack on Australian super funds, including AustralianSuper, where hackers used credential stuffing and exploited the lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA), resulting in significant financial losses. Learn how such breaches jeopardize retirement savings and what practical steps you can take to protect your accounts, such as using strong, unique passwords and enabling MFA. Tune in for insights on safeguarding your data and why robust IT security is more vital than ever. For your security and IT needs, visit www.kinsoft.com.au.

In this episode, we delve into the Hertz data breach, impacting customers across the US, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia. The breach, confirmed by Hertz on February 10, 2025, stemmed from zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in October and December 2024 within Cleo’s file transfer platform, a third-party vendor used by Hertz. Compromised data includes driver's licenses, payment card information, and passports, along with names, contact details, and dates of birth. Hertz has offered two years of identity monitoring services through Kroll to affected individuals, highlighting critical supply chain security risks for all businesses

Welcome to Tech Talks with Kinsoft, your essential guide to navigating the complex world of cybersecurity. In this podcast, we discuss the ever-evolving cyber risks faced by law practices, from sophisticated cyber scams to ransomware attacks. We delve into the significant disruption and losses caused by cyber incidents, including the costs of investigation, IT remediation, and business interruption. Learn about different types of cyber insurance coverage, distinguishing between first-party losses and third-party claims. We'll also cover real-world examples, such as the Dire Wolf ransomware attack on the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. For more on your security and IT needs, visit www.kinsoft.com.au

Tune into Tech Talks with Kinsoft for essential insights into the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. Our discussions will cover critical issues like the significant increase in ransomware attacks, including operations by groups like Space Bears that target Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and exfiltrate sensitive data.... We’ll delve into why Business Email Compromise (BEC) remained the top incident type in 2024, often bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA9. Learn to bolster your cyber defenses by understanding attacker tactics. For discussions on your security and IT needs, visit www.kinsoft.com.au.

Tune into Tech Talks with Kinsoft as we dissect the Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines cyberattacks. We explore the Qantas data breach, which exposed personal details of up to 6 million customers via a third-party platform.... Learn about the FBI's warning regarding a sophisticated ransomware campaign targeting airlines, including Hawaiian Airlines.... We'll also examine the notorious Scattered Spider group, known for using social engineering and deepfakes. This episode underscores why cybersecurity is paramount for businesses, emphasizing the risks of third-party vendors and the protection of sensitive customer data.... Discover critical insights for your IT and security strategies