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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

  1. Aug 23

    31. Behind the Scenes with the ACSC

    Have you heard of the ACSC? It's Australia's national cyber agency dedicated to defending and disrupting against cyber crime and helping to build resilience against cyber threats. In this episode we’re lucky enough to sit down with Stephanie Crowe, the Deputy Director General and Head of the ACSC who is running this show, and ask her about the capabilities built by the organisation to help protect Australia and its communities. We also ask Steph to unpack her latest joint statement with Five Eyes countries on AI, hear about her journey to where she is today and get some personal cyber tips from Steph herself. We hope you enjoy this episode! Links mentioned below: ASD website: https://www.cyber.gov.au/ ASD Cyber Security Partnership Program: https://www.cyber.gov.au/asds-cyber-security-partnership-program ASD Career pathways: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers Five Eyes statement: https://www.cyber.gov.au/about-us/view-all-content/news/five-eyes-cyber-security-agencies-statement Protect yourself: https://www.cyber.gov.au/protect-yourself Australia Cyber Security Hotline (ACSH): 1300CYBER1 GTC Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlstalkcyber/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girlstalkcyber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/828589538834261/ ASD Socials: ASD X: https://x.com/ASDGovAu ASD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cybergovau/ ASD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asd.gov.au/?hl=en ASD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-signals-directorate

  2. Jul 19

    30. My scammer ghosted me

    Fraud files is back in a big way! Our own co-host Jules almost got done by a scam call. But theres no shame in the scam game - and we know that sharing these stories is the only way we can learn and avoid them from happening to ourselves and broader community. So tune in and find out how these sophisticated phone calls are becoming harder and harder to detect, and what you can do to redefine how you respond - and how they might even end up ghosting you too.  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 Helpful resources: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam https://www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-release/australian-victims-warned-over-rising-cryptocurrency-exchange https://www.cyber.gov.au/scams https://www.binance.com/en/blog/tag/33   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/

  3. May 10

    28. There's a new way hackers can get to you - and it's hiding in plain sight

    Cyber criminals are using fake CAPTCHAs to trick people into downloading malware. Sounds impossible right? Well unfortunately it’s becoming more and more common. So what are CAPTCHAs, and how can you spot a fake? Tune in to our latest episode to find out!   Resources mentioned: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/e/unmasking-fake-captcha-cases.html https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/03/fake-captcha-websites-hijack-your-clipboard-to-install-information-stealers    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/

  4. Apr 7

    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 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/

  5. Mar 18

    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/

  6. Feb 15

    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

  7. Jan 11

    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/

  8. 11/09/2025

    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 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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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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    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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