A coordinated cyberattack hit several Australian super funds—including AustralianSuper, Hostplus, and Rest—leading to major financial and data loss. This episode explores how the breach happened, the method known as credential stuffing, and steps businesses can take to avoid a similar fate.

Main Stories Covered:

• Credential stuffing attacks on super funds

• $500,000 stolen from compromised AustralianSuper accounts

• The role of weak passwords and reused credentials

• Why MFA and security audits are now essential

External Links:

• ABC News coverage

• Hostplus official statement

• CyberDaily article

This podcast was produced by National PC, delivering expert cyber security services in Townsville and Cairns through our Empower Managed IT solutions—secure, reliable, and built for North Queensland businesses.