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Cybersecurity has reached a new level with the spectacular blackmailing attempt at Medibank Private. What’s next?

Cybersecurity has reached a new level with the spectacular blackmailing of Medibank Private.
Cybersecurity has reached a new level with the spectacular blackmailing of Medibank Private.
The Australian Business Network

Medibank Private, Optus, where will the hacking ransom crew draw the line? It’s one of the hot topics under discussion in this week’s podcast. Also for discussion, the story behind the year’s most spectacular takeover battle, and find out if credit behaviour overseas affects records at home.

James Kirby, along with guest Eric Johnston, Associate Editor and business columnist at The Australian, also discuss the future of coal.

Questions always welcome: moneycafe@theaustralian.com.au

Other episodes from the Money Cafe series can also be found here.

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James Kirby
James KirbyAssociate Editor - Wealth

James Kirby, Associate Editor-Wealth, is one of Australia’s most experienced financial journalists. James hosts The Australian’s twice-weekly Money Puzzle podcast.He is a regular commentator on radio and television, the author of several business biographies and has served on the Walkley Awards Advisory BoardHe was a co-founder and managing editor at Business Spectator and Eureka Report and has previously worked at the Australian Financial Review and the South China Morning Post. Since January 2025 James is a director of Ecstra, the financial literacy foundation.

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