Don't Be A Sitting Duck Podcast
Super Fund Cyberattack: What Went Wrong & How to Stay Safe
04 Apr 2025
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 accountsThe role of weak passwords and reused credentialsWhy MFA and security audits are now essentialExternal Links:ABC News coverageHostplus official statementCyberDaily articleThis 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.
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