Lost In Cyberia

Cybersecurity doesn't have to be boring or a tick-box exercise. Annie-Mei Forster and Anika Guenov sit down with the people shaping the world of cyber: founders, researchers, and the occasional DEFCON after-party regular for honest, jargon-free conversations about what's actually going on in the industry. Because behind every threat, tool, and policy, there's a human story worth telling. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn @thecybersecuritygals

Lost In Cyberia is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Lost In Cyberia, a business show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Ep. 38 When Cybersecurity Meets Outer Space with Geraldine Olea

  Sep 7, 202647 minS2

  Have you thought about changing careers recently? Our guest has changed careers multiple times. She moved from tourism and events, to employment consulting, to tech, and finally into space. Geraldine Olea is the founder of Academy Olea, which helps professionals pivot into tech careers, and Olea Pacific Advisory, which helps international space organisations enter the Australian market. She was a Mentor of the Year finalist at this year's Space Connect Awards, and her writing on career transitions and diversity in tech has appeared in Entrepreneur, The Daily Telegraph, and Women's Agenda. Annie-Mei and Anika sit down with Geraldine to talk about how people can use their existing skills to transition into other industries, as well as the relationship between cybersecurity and space. They discuss the famous Australian movie The Dish and what the space industry is like. They also get into why more women are moving into cybersecurity, what it's like being the diversity hire in a male-dominated industry, and why representation can't rest on the shoulders of just one person. Note: just to clarify that The Dish in Parkes is a telescope Connect with Geraldine: academyolea.com oleapacificadvisory.com Send us Fan Mail Find us on Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn @thecybersecuritygals

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  Episode #15

  Ep. 37 The Dark Side of Digital Footprints with Emerald Sage

  Aug 3, 202633 minS2

  Content note: this episode discusses technology-facilitated abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners. In this episode, we're joined by Emerald Sage who is the founder and CEO of the Digital Resilience Project, a not-for-profit supporting people experiencing technology-facilitated abuse through trauma-informed digital safety services. With over 20 years in open source intelligence (OSINT), including more than a decade working within Australia's government security and intelligence community, Emerald is now using her skills to give back through the Digital Resilience Project. We break down what OSINT actually is, why it's become a democratising force in intelligence work, and how the very same techniques used for national security can be weaponised against everyday people. While we all want to take photos of special moments in our life(eg. graduations, weddings and birthdays), Emerald provides some useful tips on how we can be a little more careful so that we aren't giving away things like our location or workplace. We also go deep on technology-facilitated abuse: how perpetrators exploit smart home devices, connected vehicles, and AI-generated image-based abuse to monitor and control victim-survivors, and why Emerald believes the biggest misconception about digital safety is that it's a 'tech problem' rather than a people problem. We asked what inspired Emerald to start the Digital Resilience Project and the reasons may surprise you. Resources mentioned: Digital Resilience Project (digitalresilienceproject.org) ANROWS research on technology-facilitated abuse (https://www.anrows.org.au/publication/technology-facilitated-abuse-national-survey-of-australian-adults-experiences/read/) eSafety Commissioner's Office ( https://www.esafety.gov.au/ ) Send us Fan Mail Find us on Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn @thecybersecuritygals

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  Episode #14

  Ep. 36 How a Former Cybercriminal is Disrupting the Pipeline into Cybercrime with Sammy Chuks

  Jul 20, 202648 minS2

  What is it actually like to be a cybercriminal? Well, you're about to find out. We spoke to Sammy Chuks, a cybersecurity leader, vCISO, and founder of Hck4G. Sammy grew up in Lagos in Nigeria. A country where youth unemployment sits close to 80% and the paths available to young people is limited. He became the neighbourhood's go-to computer repair guy, but inadvertently became the IT support for local cybercriminals, learning the mechanics of business email compromise, romance scams, and money laundering. But at one point he asked himself, 'What am I doing? What do I want to do with my life?' After coming to Australia, Sammy's future was looking bright. He started getting good jobs and was creating a better life for himself. He kept thinking though about the thousands of teenagers who are lured into cybercrime. And it's not just a problem in Africa, it's happening in other parts of the world too. In this episode you'll hear how cybercrime in Nigeria has shifted from taboo to culture. Parents are now buying laptops for their kids to participate, which is crazy. We also discuss Hck4G. Why it exists and how it's helping to provide pathways for people outside of cybercrime, victim support and community education. If you'd like to check out Hck4G, head to their website: https://hck4g.org/ Send us Fan Mail Find us on Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn @thecybersecuritygals

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  Episode #13

  Ep. 35 Cyber Safety for Small Business with Cyber Wardens

  Jul 6, 202638 minS2

  Are you a small business owner wondering how to protect your business against scams and cyber attacks? In this episode of Lost in Cyberia , we are joined by Kimberley Roberts-Salee, Head of Marketing & Communications at Cyber Wardens. Australia's free, government-funded cybersecurity training program for small businesses. Kim brings a human take to a topic that can feel overwhelming. Coming from a small business marketing background, she's proof that you don't need to be an IT expert to protect yourself online. We cover: The three most common cybercrimes targeting small businesses: inbox break-ins, invoice scams, and online banking fraud Why long, strong, unique passwords + multi-factor authentication are still the gold standard How cyber criminals are less 'hoodie guy in a basement' and more organised crime empires The real cost of a cyber attack: financial, mental, and reputational Why the fear approach to cybersecurity doesn't work, and what does The surprisingly cybersecurity-savvy world of acupuncturists Why your team needs a code word in the age of AI deepfakes And the simple habit that could save you thousands: just call and check Whether you run a small business, work for one, or just want to protect yourself online, this episode gives you practical, jargon-free advice you can use today. Visit cyberwardens.com.au to access free courses (including foundations, AI safety for small business, and supply chain security). Send us Fan Mail Find us on Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn @thecybersecuritygals

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  Episode #12

  Ep. 34 Why Scam Prevention Is a Cyber Problem with Iain Russell

  Jun 22, 202640 minS2

  If financial crime were a country, it would be the third biggest economy after the United States and China. Iain Russell, threat prevention director at Unphish, joins Annie-Mei and Anika to walk through the shift from awareness to disruption. He talks about how they're using open-source intelligence, pattern matching, and machine learning to take down fraudulent domains, rogue apps, and social media impersonation before any damage is done. Because relying on consumers to spot every threat is just not feasible. The conversation goes deep on how AI and cheap dark web toolkits have industrialised fraud, lowering the barrier to entry so that almost anyone can run a scam at scale. Iain explains why this isn't just a consumer affairs issue anymore. The money flowing through these pipelines is funding organised crime and, in some cases, destabilising governments. That brings us to Australia's Scams Prevention Framework (SPF) and why it falls short. With key industry codes still missing, major sectors like superannuation and crypto left out, and no clear roadmap for what comes next, Iain breaks down what good policy could actually look like, and what other countries are already doing that we could learn from. We need to stop victim blaming people who fall for scams and instead drive change in a world where everyone is expected to operate online. Send us Fan Mail Find us on Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn @thecybersecuritygals

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