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Cyber Heroes

by Mat Lock & Brad Lilly

Welcome to this podcast where you can join the growing community of Cyber Heroes around the world as we talk about how to protect your people, profits and reputation, create a culture of cyber savviness, and the many cybercrime lessons being learned around the world every day.Your hosts, Brad and Mat, keep a finger on the pulse of the dark webs emerging new threats by sharing current case studies and chatting with industry experts. They create this podcast because most people on the planet are likely to become victims of cybercrime and they don't want you to be one of them.

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Episodes

  1. The Fake Website Exposé: Unveiling the Top 7 Tactics to Spot and Avoid Online Deception

    In this episode, Mat and Brad delve into the world of fraudulent websites and equip you with the essential knowledge to protect yourself from cyber scams. Join them as they uncover the seven key signs that can help you identify a fake website and stay one step ahead of online fraudsters. From...

  2. Ransomware Explained: How to Protect Your Business From Attacks

    In this episode of the CyberHeroes Podcast, we discuss ransomware, its impact on businesses, and how to protect and recover from attacks. We were joined by Greg Edwards of Canauri, a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience dealing with ransomware threats. As ransomware attacks constantly...

  3. Why You Should Avoid Using Browser-Based Password Managers

    In this episode of Cyber Heroes Live, the hosts discuss the risks of browser-based password managers and recommend dedicated password manager apps for better security. Chrome and Safari are the most commonly used browser-based password manager platforms, which remember and autofill passwords for...

  4. How To Respond To (And Recover From) A Ransomware Attack

    As it turns out, ransomware isn’t ‘technically’ the attack vector, it's more of the symptom or the 'ultimate goal'. Most ransomware cases use phishing as the means of compromising a network, that’s the most popular attack vector in 2023. Regardless, a ransomware attack seeks to encrypt or...

  5. 6 Ways To Protect Your Smartphone From Cybercriminals

    Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, and we rely on them for everything from communication to banking and shopping. However, the risks of cyber attacks on phones are significant, and they can result in the theft of personal information, financial loss, and other...

  6. How to create a culture of cyber savviness

    In this episode Mat and Brad discuss the Top 5 steps for making cyber security savviness a culture inside any organisation. This is a guide for managers and leaders who understand that building comprehensive defences against cyberattacks is a necessary demand of modern business. There's no 'one...

  7. How a Zero Trust Policy Can Protect Your Business

    What is Zero Trust? In this episode, Brad and Mat take a deep dive into all things Zero Trust, a security framework that assumes that every person, device, and application that attempts to access your network is a potential threat. Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and the rise of...

  8. The Business of Ransomware

    You have probably heard the term 'ransomware' but is it a risk to you? In this episode of the Cyberheroes podcast, we discuss what ransomware is, how it works, and the motivation behind it. We also discuss the process and percentage chances of recovering your data, even if you pay a ransom...

  9. 12 Tips To Have A Happy (cybercrime-free) Christmas

    For most of us, the holiday season is the perfect time to be with family and friends, hang out at the beach, and overindulge in some yummy food. What’s not to love? But cybercriminals also love Christmas. Why? Because it’s the perfect time for them to attack. Think about it. The reason cyber...

  10. How a Healthcare Professional Got Hacked for $100k

    This is a story of how a medical professional on the South Coast of NSW got hacked for almost $100,000. Part of what drives us at Cyber Heroes is understanding the personal impact that attacks such as this have on the victims. $100,000 would be enough of a loss for many small businesses to close...

  11. How to Complete Your Cyber Insurance Questionnaire

    Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we will be diving into the world of cyber insurance. Mat discusses what cyber insurance is, how it works, and the pros and cons of having it. We will also cover the key factors you should consider when completing your questionnaire, to ensure that you...

  12. Gmail Gaff or Identify Theft?

    Imagine you receive confirmation of a booking for two business class seats to Paris in your name from Singapore Airlines... But you didn’t book any flights. In this episode, you’ll hear the mysterious story of one of our team, James. Not only will the series of emails and odd circumstances cause...

  13. How a Tradie Got Hacked for $5,000

    When Dave (a plumber) emailed his client to advise that he had a new bank account, all appeared normal and they paid the $5,000 into his new account. The problem was, Dave didn't send the email and didn't have a new bank account. Dave's email account had been compromised and all inbound emails…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to this podcast where you can join the growing community of Cyber Heroes around the world as we talk about how to protect your people, profits and reputation, create a culture of cyber savviness, and the many cybercrime lessons being learned around the world every day.Your hosts, Brad and Mat, keep a finger on the pulse of the dark webs emerging new threats by sharing current case studies and chatting with industry experts. They create this podcast because most people on the planet are likely to become victims of cybercrime and they don't want you to be one of them.

HOSTED BY

Mat Lock & Brad Lilly

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How many episodes does Cyber Heroes have?

Cyber Heroes currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Cyber Heroes about?

Welcome to this podcast where you can join the growing community of Cyber Heroes around the world as we talk about how to protect your people, profits and reputation, create a culture of cyber savviness, and the many cybercrime lessons being learned around the world every day.Your hosts, Brad and...

How often does Cyber Heroes release new episodes?

Cyber Heroes has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Cyber Heroes?

Cyber Heroes is created and hosted by Mat Lock & Brad Lilly.
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