PNG & Pacific Under Cyber Attack | Special Edition

Cyber criminals are now targeting Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region with increasing frequency — and many businesses still think they’re too small, too remote, or too unknown to become a target.In this special edition of the Don't Be A Sitting Duck Podcast, Leigh Kefford breaks down two recent ransomware incidents linked to Papua New Guinea and Fiji, including the alleged targeting of PNG’s Magisterial Services by “The Gentlemen” ransomware group and the Qilin ransomware attack against Pacific Building Solutions in Fiji.This episode explores why Pacific nations are becoming attractive targets for organised cybercrime, how modern ransomware groups operate, and what businesses across PNG, Fiji, Townsville, Cairns, and the broader Pacific need to do now to strengthen cyber resilience before they become the next headline.Want more cybersecurity insights? Visit sittingduck.com.au for show notes, resources, and the latest updates. Book your free Business Systems Review at nationalpc.com.au/review to uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen your defences.This podcast was produced by National PC, delivering expert cyber security services in Townsville and Cairns through our National PC Managed IT solutions—secure, reliable, and built for North Queensland businesses.