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CYBER UNCUT: Users flee ChatGPT, CommBank reports $1bn fraud, and Iran conflict, with ThreatLocker's Danny Jenkins
09/03/2026 | 38 mins.
This week on Cyber Uncut, Liam Garman and Daniel Croft unpack the week's cyber and AI news, while David Hollingworth reports from Zero Trust World 2026 in Florida!
Garman and Croft kick off the podcast with news of ChatGPT shedding a raft of users since it announced it would sign up with the Pentagon after rival AI giant Anthropic backed down over fears its AI would be used without adequate guardrails.
The pair then unpack the Commonwealth Bank's self-reported $1 billion fraud case involving illegitimate home loans after two whistleblowers accused a lender and a mortgage broker of forging income statements within the bank's private banking division. The two also cover how a hacktivist group named the "Department of Peace" allegedly breached the DHS Office of Industry Partnerships and released details on ICE and DHS contracts with over 6,000 entities, including Anduril, Microsoft, Oracle, and Palantir.
Finally, we then cut to David Hollingworth on the floor of Zero Trust World 2026, where he caught up with ThreatLocker's CEO, Danny Jenkins, unpacking the cyber security implications of the fighting in Iran, after Garman and Croft outline the threats to the world's financial systems as the conflict continues in the region.
Enjoy,
The Cyber Uncut team
THE PROGRESS REPORT: From the cockpit to the dockyard
06/03/2026 | 46 mins.
From commercial pilot to maritime leader, Georgia Davey's "roller-coaster" career is a masterclass in adaptability. In this episode, the NORSTA Maritime program manager joins Tash Taylor to discuss her journey from the skies of northern Australia to managing maintenance for naval vessels. Georgia shares the unique challenges of defence construction and maritime logistics, offering a candid look at being the only woman in the room and her commitment to "holding the door open" for the next generation of diverse talent.
The Progress Report. New voices. Real stories. Big shifts.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Progress Report team
Iran escalation, munitions supplies and the Middle East's path to peace
05/03/2026 | 43 mins.
In this special "Iran conflict" episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, Stephen Kuper is joined by Robert Dougherty and Bethany Alvaro to unpack major developments surrounding the escalating battle between the forces of Iran, the United States and Israel.
The discussion begins with an overview of the lead-up to the conflict, proxy activity across the Middle East, then implications for regional and global security. The team examines how these developments are reshaping strategic calculations for Western allies and partners.
Their attention then turns to Iran's growing use of drones, missiles and asymmetric warfare against a rapidly dwindling supply of advanced and costly munitions among Western allies, such as the US.
Regionally, the team assesses how the conflict could affect maritime security in critical waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, along with the potential impact on global energy markets and international trade routes.
They also discuss alliance commitments and coalition operations, in particular with reference to Australia.
The episode concludes with an analysis of the broader geopolitical consequences of the crisis and the possible "off-ramps" to peace for the Iranian people.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team
SPOTLIGHT: Cyber security, DISP accreditation and building sovereign resilience, with Macquarie Government's James Rabey
03/03/2026 | 34 mins.
In this episode of the Defence Connect Spotlight podcast, host Stephen Kuper is joined by James Rabey, principal consultant at Macquarie Government, to explore how AUKUS and broader Defence reforms are reshaping security requirements across Australia's defence industry supply chain.
As part of this in-depth conversation, the pair discuss a range of subjects, including the following:
How AUKUS and the expansion of Australia's sovereign capability are increasing cyber security obligations for both traditional defence primes and non-traditional suppliers entering the market.
What the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requires across personnel, physical and cyber security; and the key decisions that businesses must make before committing to accreditation.
Why achieving Essential Eight maturity model level two should be considered baseline cyber hygiene for any organisation, not just defence suppliers.
The growing threat environment facing Australia, including state-sponsored actors, low-and-slow intrusions, and the targeting of operational technology and internet-facing devices.
How businesses can balance investment, risk and reward when engaging with Defence, and the broader commercial benefits of uplifting cyber posture, including reduced insurance premiums and stronger resilience.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Spotlight team
CYBER UNCUT: Qantas' AI backlash, hacker goes on Aussie spree, and Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan joins the pod
02/03/2026 | 57 mins.
This week on Cyber Uncut, David Hollingworth and Daniel Croft unpack the week's cyber and AI news and entertain a special guest to boot!
The pair kick off the podcast discussing Qantas facing a backlash over a series of job cuts that may be informed by the company embracing AI, while WiseTech's announcement of 2,000 job cuts definitely is driven by AI uptake. The pair also talk about CrowdStrike's latest research, which shows hackers are embracing AI as much as everyone else.
Hollingworth then unpacks a hacking spree targeting Australian small and medium-sized businesses by the Qilin ransomware operation, as well as a hack that has taken a major Aussie poultry producer offline. The pair also discuss the implications of an Australian man charged for selling cyber secrets to a broker linked to Russia.
Hollingworth introduces this week's guest, ProofPoint CEO Sumit Dhawan, before the pair have a chat about agentic AI threats and how CISOs can educate their boards, and then they have a look at a more lighthearted – somewhat – sex toy data breach.
Enjoy,
The Cyber Uncut team

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