Unbreakable Ventures

by Fixinc

A bi-weekly digest covering 5 risk categories from the last 14 days. Brought to you by resilience advisory specialists and risk analysts. www.unbreakableventures.com

  1. MAR 23

    Audit Assault | Risk Updates for Weeks of 9 March - 23 March '26

    In this week's risk update: intensifying insurance audits are catching businesses off guard across Australia and New Zealand, military strikes on Middle East data centres threaten global cloud infrastructure, and five other emerging threats we're watching closely. 🧠 Main Threats Covered 1. Insurance Audits Intensify as Businesses Scramble to Prove Resilience Fixinc has observed a marked increase in the frequency, intensity, and on-site presence of insurance audits across their Australian and New Zealand client base, with scrutiny previously reserved for $500M+ ARR businesses now extending to smaller organisations. 2. Data Centre Strikes Force Businesses to Confront Third-Party Infrastructure Fragility Military strikes on data centres during the ongoing Middle East conflict have created unprecedented legal and policy questions about the status of civilian cloud infrastructure during armed conflict. ⚡ Quick-Fire Threats 1 - Strait of Hormuz Shipping Crisis Shows No Signs of Resolution 2 - Global Businesses Maintain Gulf Investment Despite War Volatility 3 - Domain Expiry Phishing Campaign Targets Australian Businesses 4 - Asian Manufacturing Faces Oil Supply Knock-On Effects 5 - China Warns Regional Escalation Threatens Global Economic Stability 📚 Sources Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 | Allianz Commercial | January 2026 Australia's Cyber Posture Shows Progress but Gaps Keep Insurers on Alert | Insurance Business Magazine | February 2026 The Legal and Policy Fallout From Data Center Strikes | Tech Policy Press | March 2026 🔗 Links 👉 Read the full episode article 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 About Fixinc 🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    21 min

  2. MAR 10

    Quantum Countdown | Risk Updates for Weeks of 9 February - 9 March '26

    In this week's risk update: quantum computing threatens to break the encryption protecting your business, Singapore's SME backbone calls for expanded government support, and five emerging threats we're watching closely. 🧠 Main Threats Covered  1. Your Encryption Has an Expiry Date Google's latest announcement confirms quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption standards are no longer theoretical—they're an engineering challenge with a visible timeline. 2. Singapore SMEs Face Internationalisation Crossroads Singapore's business chambers are calling for expanded government support in Budget 2026, specifically requesting larger automation grants and enhanced assistance for SMEs pursuing international expansion. ⚡ Quick-Fire Threats 1) Threat Actors Weaponising LLMs for Enhanced Attack Capabilities 2) Attackers Exploiting AI Summarisation Features for Data Exfiltration 3) Cyber and Supply Chain Risks Dominating Japanese Business Concerns 4) Optus Outage Highlights Escalating Third-Party Dependency Risks 5) Supply Chain Cyber Attacks Evolving in Sophistication and Scale 📚 Sources Main Story 1: [Google Just Told You Your Encryption Is on Borrowed Time | Cybersecurity Insiders | February 2026](https://www.cybersecurity-insiders.com/google-just-told-you-your-encryption-is-on-borrowed-time-most-organizations-wont-listen/) [NIST Releases First 3 Finalized Post-Quantum Encryption Standards | NIST | August 2024](https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/08/nist-releases-first-3-finalized-post-quantum-encryption-standards) [Quantum Computing Progress and Cryptographic Implications | IBM Research | 2025](https://research.ibm.com/quantum-computing) Main Story 2: [Budget 2026: Business Chambers Want More Help for SMEs | The Business Times | February 2026](https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/budget-2026-business-chambers-want-more-help-smes-internationalise-bigger-automation-grants) [Singapore SME Landscape Report | Enterprise Singapore | 2025](https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/resources/reports) 🔗 Links 👉 Read the full episode article 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 About Fixinc 🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    21 min

  3. FEB 24

    Now Is the Time of Monsters: Key Takeaways from the WEF Global Risks Report 2026

    Unbreakable Ventures Special Edition – February 2026 Monsters, Multipolarity, and the 1%: Inside the WEF Global Risks Report 2026 What's inside this episode The World Economic Forum has released its 21st Global Risks Report. Only 1% of experts expect calm. In this special episode, we break down what has changed, what risks are climbing, and what you can do about it. Key Highlights - Why the WEF's tone has shifted from "cooperation under pressure" to "cooperation crumbling". - Geoeconomic confrontation takes the number one spot, up eight positions from last year. - The risk category with the sharpest climb in the report's history. - What Canada's PM Mark Carney said at Davos that every middle power should hear. - Why environmental risks dropped in short-term rankings but dominate the decade ahead. - The reactive vs proactive trap and how to avoid it. - Who should be concerned and practical steps to take now. Sources The Global Risks Report 2026 | World Economic Forum | January 2026 Davos 2026: Special Address by Mark Carney | World Economic Forum | January 20, 2026 Read the Full Transcript of Carney's Speech | CBC News | January 20, 2026 Links 👉 Read the full article: https://www.unbreakableventures.com/p/now-is-the-time-of-monsters-key-takeaways 🎧 Subscribe to Unbreakable Ventures: https://www.fixinc.io/blog/subscribe 🧠 Visit Fixinc: https://www.fixinc.io/ 🤝 Learn about our sponsor F24: https://www.fixinc.io/technology/f24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    17 min

  4. FEB 9

    Route Cause | Risk Updates for Weeks of 26 January - 9 February '26

    🎙️ Unbreakable Ventures Fortnightly Risk Update — 9 February 2026 In this week's risk update: a global shipping crisis reshaping trade economics, Singapore's bold nationwide blackout simulation, and five other emerging threats we're watching closely. 🧠 Main Threats Covered 1. Consumer Goods Costs Surge on Global Shipping Crisis Container rates from Asia to Europe and the US have more than doubled, forcing businesses into difficult decisions about absorbing costs or passing them to consumers. 2. Singapore Stress-Tests National Resilience with Simulated Crisis Singapore's Total Defence Day exercise will simulate simultaneous power outages and digital disruption, testing citizens' preparedness for extended periods without electricity, connectivity, and digital payments. ⚡ Quick-Fire Threats 1 - Malaysia Insurers Face Unprecedented Catastrophe Risk Exposure 2 - Geopolitical Volatility Demands Sustained Supply Chain Vigilance 3 - Logistics Networks Require Climate Resilience Overhaul 4 - Australian Emergency Communications Failures Expose Rural Vulnerability 5 - Pandemic Risk Insurance Market Gains Momentum 📚 Sources Main Story 1: Consumer goods prices set to rise as shipping costs and supply chain disruption bite | The Guardian | 1 February 2026 Red Sea Crisis Continues to Reshape Global Trade Routes | Lloyd's List | 28 January 2026 Container Shipping Rates Index: Q1 2026 Analysis | Freightos | 5 February 2026 Main Story 2: Total Defence Day Exercise SG Ready Will Simulate Power Outage and Digital Disruption | Channel News Asia | 8 February 2026 Singapore Total Defence Framework: Annual Report 2025 | Ministry of Defence Singapore | January 2026 Taiwan's Civil Defence Modernisation and Resilience Building | RAND Corporation | December 2025 🔗 Links 👉 Read the full episode article 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 About Fixinc 🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    19 min

  5. JAN 25

    Gap Year | Risk Updates for Weeks of 12 January - 26 January '26

    🎙️ Unbreakable Ventures Fortnightly Risk Update — 26 January 2026  In this week's risk update: a staggering 80% insurance protection gap leaving Asia-Pacific businesses exposed to climate losses, the World Economic Forum's warning on geo-economic fragmentation reshaping global trade, and five emerging threats we're watching closely. 🧠 Main Threats Covered 1. APAC Insurance Gap Leaves 80% Weather Exposure Unprotected Natural catastrophes have risen to the second-highest global business risk, with Asia-Pacific's protection gap exceeding 80% for weather-related losses. 2. Global Risk Landscape Fractures as Economic Warfare Eclipses Traditional Threats State-based armed conflict tops short-term risks while geoeconomic confrontation through tariffs, sanctions, and investment screening reshapes global commerce. ⚡ Quick-Fire Threats 1 - Healthcare Sector Faces Perfect Storm of Cyber Threats and AI Integration Risks 2 - Resilience Debt Accumulating as Organisations Underestimate Recovery Complexity 3 - Energy Infrastructure Cyber Attacks Intensify Amid Geopolitical Tensions 4 - Critical Vulnerabilities in Anthropic MCP Server Enable Remote Code Execution 5 - Security Leaders Report Misalignment Between Investment Decisions and Actual Risk 📚 Sources APAC Insurance Gap Above 80% Leaves Weather Exposure | Asian Business Review | January 2026 Allianz Risk Barometer 2026 | Allianz Commercial | January 2026 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026 | WEF | January 2026 🔗 Links 👉 Read the full episode article 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 About Fixinc 🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    20 min

  6. JAN 12

    Supply chain breaks | Risk Updates for Weeks of 15 December - 12 January '26

    🎙️ Unbreakable Ventures Fortnightly Risk Update - 12 January 2026 🔍 What's inside this episode In this fortnight’s risk update: Compounding 2026 supply-chain shocks, ransomware squeezing transport logistics, and five quick-fire threats to watch. 🧠 Main Threats Covered 1. Economic: 2026 Supply Chain Disruption Outlook Everstream Analytics is flagging a 2026 disruption landscape where climate-linked shocks, infrastructure strain, and geopolitics increasingly compound rather than occur in isolation, turning “single events” into multi-region, multi-tier supply failures. 2. Technological: Ransomware Targets Transport Logistics A Cyble report highlights a surge in ransomware activity affecting transport and logistics, with attackers exploiting the sector’s high uptime requirements and operational interdependence to force faster payments and higher disruption impact. ⚡ Quick-Fire Threats - Cyber incidents are increasingly disrupting enterprise operations - Honda extends China production halt amid Nexperia crisis - Manufacturing in 2026: repatriation meets intelligent cobots - UK businesses warned: disruption risk rising from protests - Ransomware pressure rises on UK mid-market firms Sources Everstream: Predicts the top four global supply chain disruptions for 2026 (DC Velocity, accessed 11 Jan 2026) Cyble: 2025 ransomware attacks on transport and logistics surge, disrupting global supply chains (VARINDIA, accessed 11 Jan 2026) 🔗 Links 👉 Read the full episode article 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast 🧠 About Fixinc 🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    15 min
  7. Deep Dive: The Common Operating Picture Paradox

    JAN 5

    Deep Dive: The Common Operating Picture Paradox

    🎧 This week on Unbreakable Ventures In this solo deep dive, Ollie Law examines the Common Operating Picture paradox and why New Zealand still lacks a truly integrated national system for disaster response. Using Taiwan’s world-leading disaster management platform as a reference point, the episode explores how communication, technology, and community preparedness combine to dramatically reduce loss of life, and what happens when those elements remain fragmented. Drawing on real events, system failures, and international comparisons, this episode challenges the idea that planning alone equals preparedness. In this episode, we cover: Why Taiwan’s disaster outcomes changed after system failure, not policy debate What a real common operating picture actually looks like in practice How early warning, predictive modelling, and shared data save lives Why fragmented systems quietly erode public trust How delayed implementation compounds national and economic risk Key takeaway:Resilience is not built through reports or roadmaps. It is built through integrated systems that work under pressure and communities that know how to act when they do. 🎧 Subscribe: https://www.fixinc.io/blog/subscribe🧠 About Fixinc: https://www.fixinc.io/🤝 Sponsor: https://www.fixinc.io/technology/f24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    43 min

  8. 2025-12-27

    “Tsunamis don’t give second chances” – The risks New Zealand isn’t ready to talk about, w/ Brenden Winder

    🎧 This week on Unbreakable Ventures This episode features Brenden Winder, Civil Defence and Emergency Manager at Christchurch City Council, on what really happens when disasters strike — and why community leadership matters more than plans. Drawing on experience from the Christchurch earthquakes and tsunami planning, Brenden shares hard truths about preparedness, public behaviour, and the limits of emergency services during large-scale events. In this episode, we cover: Why communities are the real first responders The myth of panic — and why apathy is the bigger risk What people misunderstand about tsunamis and evacuation Why preparedness before an event determines recovery after it Key takeaway:Resilience is built before a crisis — through leadership, trust, and communities that know how to act when systems are under strain. 🎧 Subscribe: https://www.fixinc.io/blog/subscribe🧠 About Fixinc: https://www.fixinc.io/🤝 Sponsor: https://www.fixinc.io/technology/f24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

    57 min
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A bi-weekly digest covering 5 risk categories from the last 14 days. Brought to you by resilience advisory specialists and risk analysts. www.unbreakableventures.com

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    by Fixinc
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
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    © Fixinc Group Ltd 2024
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