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🎧 This week on Unbreakable VenturesThis episode features Brenden Winder, Civil Defence and Emergency Manager at Christchurch City Council, on what really happens when disasters strike — and why community leadership matters more than plans.Drawing on experience from the Christchurch earthquakes and tsunami planning, Brenden shares hard truths about preparedness, public behaviour, and the limits of emergency services during large-scale events.In this episode, we cover:Why communities are the real first respondersThe myth of panic — and why apathy is the bigger riskWhat people misunderstand about tsunamis and evacuationWhy preparedness before an event determines recovery after itKey takeaway:Resilience is built before a crisis — through leadership, trust, and communities that know how to act when systems are under strain.🎧 Subscribe: https://www.fixinc.io/blog/subscribe🧠 About Fixinc: https://www.fixinc.io/🤝 Sponsor: https://www.fixinc.io/technology/f24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🎙️ Unbreakable Ventures Fortnightly Risk Update — 16 December 2025In this fortnight's risk update: HR burnout emerges as the top business risk heading into 2026, India mandates continuous SIM-binding for messaging apps affecting 500+ million users, and five emerging threats from Cloudflare outages to AI investment warnings.🧠 Main Threats Covered1. HR Burnout Identified as Top Business Risk Nearly half of HR professionals warn burnout is the biggest organisational risk for 2026, with one-third considering quitting due to emotional exhaustion.2. India's SIM-Binding Mandate Sparks Concerns One in two Indian consumers fear disruption as messaging apps must link continuously to active SIM cards, with six-hour automatic logouts for web sessions.⚡ Quick-Fire ThreatsCloudflare admits 'letting the Internet down again' after second major outageJPMorgan CEO warns Europe's weakness poses major economic risk to USThai family businesses lag in digital transformation amid declining salesNovelis aluminum plant fires create staggering automotive supply chain tollAnthropic CEO warns AI companies 'YOLOing' with risky capital investments📚 SourcesMain Story 1: HR BurnoutHR labels burnout as biggest business risk for 2026 | People Management | November 2025HR professionals identify burnout as top business risk | Guardian Nigeria | 3 December 2025HR teams feel the strain as expectations rise, survey finds | HR Review | November 2025The 2025 NAMI Workplace Mental Health Poll | NAMI | February 2025The State of Workplace Burnout in 2025 Research Report | The Interview Guys | October 2025Main Story 2: India SIM-Binding1 in 2 people believe DoT’s SIM-binding rule will cause disruption: Survey | Business Standard | 9 December 2025India Orders Messaging Apps to Work Only With Active SIM Cards | The Hacker News | December 2025SIM-binding mandate forces changes to WhatsApp use in India | Digital Watch Observatory | December 2025India’s new SIM-binding rule for WhatsApp and other apps explained | Onmanorama | 2 December 2025Half of Indians fear SIM binding may disrupt messaging apps | Communications Today | 9 December 2025🔗 Links👉 Read the full episode article: https://www.unbreakableventures.com/🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.fixinc.io/blog/subscribe🧠 About Fixinc: https://www.fixinc.io/🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24: https://www.fixinc.io/technology/f24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

Unbreakable Ventures Fortnightly Risk Update — 1 December 2025In this week's risk update: the UN's inaugural Global Risk Report reveals a world dangerously under-prepared for interconnected threats, major food companies abandon net-zero timelines in favour of operational resilience, and five emerging threats we're tracking closely.Main Threats Covered1. The UN Global Risk Report 2024 The United Nations has released its first Global Risk Report, surveying 1,111 experts across 136 countries — and the world scores just 4.3 out of 7 on preparedness for catastrophic risks.2. Food Companies Reframe Net-Zero Around Resilience Major food and beverage companies are revising or abandoning net-zero targets set after COP26, acknowledging that commitments were made without clear delivery pathways.Quick-Fire Threats1) TSMC Arizona Fab Halted by Supplier Power Outage2) Ransomware Attacks Continue to Target Holidays and Weekends3) Indian Firms Rank AI and Climate as Top Future Risks4) Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Disrupts Aviation Across India5) Optus Suffers Another Emergency Services OutageSourcesUN Global Risk Report 2024 | United Nations | 2024Disinformation Is a Global Risk | UN Development Coordination Office | November 2025Food companies are reframing net-zero around resilience | AgFunderNews | November 2025An update on Diageo's sustainability goals | Diageo | August 2025Links👉 Read the full episode article: unbreakableventures.com🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.fixinc.io/blog/subscribe 🧠 About Fixinc: https://www.fixinc.io/ 🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24: https://www.fixinc.io/technology/f24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🔍 What's inside this episodeThreat concerns this week: AI demand triggers 60% memory chip price surge. UK's Storm Claudia shows compound weather risks. And 5 quick fire stories on aviation's $11B crisis and H5N5 bird flu.In this week's risk update: Samsung's 60% memory price hike reveals how AI's explosive growth is starving global tech supply chains, Storm Claudia demonstrates the cascading chaos of compound weather events, and five emerging threats including aviation's supply chain breakdown and the first human case of a bird flu strain never before seen in people.🧠 Main Threats Covered1. Global Memory Chip Shortage IntensifiesSamsung raised DDR5 memory prices by 60% in two months as AI data center demand triggers a "super-cycle" shortage, collapsing inventory from 31 weeks to just 8 weeks and forcing panic buying across industries with analysts warning the crisis will persist through 2026.2. Storm Claudia: Compound Weather Events Create Cascading CrisesOver 100mm of rain in 24 hours followed immediately by Arctic temperatures down to -7°C exposed how compound weather events—multiple hazards in rapid succession—create business continuity nightmares that traditional single-threat planning doesn't address.⚡ Quick-Fire ThreatsAviation supply chain crisis worsens with $11 billion in costs expected for 2025 as aircraft deliveries fall 30% below expectations due to parts shortages and engine delaysDelhi's pollution crisis forces corporate adaptation as AQI hits 491—over 30x WHO limits—triggering emergency 50% work-from-home mandates across major companiesUK pharmacy workforce on the brink with 70% of staff reporting mental health impacts and 21% of pharmacies forced to close temporarily due to staffing shortagesFormer pilot warns AI could complicate crisis response as Qantas Flight 32 hero argues automation makes flying harder when systems fail during emergenciesFirst human case of H5N5 bird flu detected in Washington State marking the first time this avian influenza strain has infected a person and the first US bird flu case since February📚 SourcesMain Story #1 - Global Memory Chip Shortage:Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens, sources say | ReutersMemory Chip Shortage Sends Profits Higher For Samsung And Rivals | FinimizeAI Chip Boom Triggers Global Memory Shortage | TipRanksMain Story #2 - Storm Claudia:Storm Claudia causes road closures and flooding disruption | Daily PostImproving picture but further flooding impacts expected | UK GovernmentStorm Claudia brings intense rain to England and Wales | Met OfficeQuick-Fire Stories:Supply Chain Issues Continue to Impact Airline Performance | IATADelhi-NCR air pollution: Corporate offices adopt work-from-home measures | Business TodayCommunity pharmacies face 'unsustainable' pressure | Pharmacy BusinessRetired airline pilot saved over 400 lives after engine explosion | Business InsiderWashington resident is infected with different type of bird flu | AP News🔗 Links👉 Read the full episode article on Unbreakable Ventures🎧 Subscribe to the podcast🧠 About Fixinc🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🔍 What's inside this episodeThreat concerns this week: Business travel weather disruptions cost US firms $17 billion annually. AWS's fifteen-hour outage locks fans out of playoff baseball. And 5 quick fire stories on Microsoft's second outage and crisis management costs.In this week's risk update: weather chaos forces companies to rethink duty-of-care as 50% of US business travelers face disruptions, Amazon's cloud collapse exposes the fragile infrastructure holding modern sports and commerce together, and five emerging threats including another Microsoft outage days after AWS recovered.🧠 Main Threats Covered1. Business Travel's $17 Billion Weather ProblemWeather-related travel disruptions doubled to 50% of US business travelers in one year, costing companies $17 billion annually while 28% missed critical sales opportunities as climate instability breaks the just-in-time travel model.2. When Amazon's Cloud Goes Down, The World Stops PlayingAWS's fifteen-hour outage locked fans out of ALCS Game 7 tickets, crashed sports betting platforms, and forced the Premier League to operate without automated offside technology—exposing critical dependencies on infrastructure controlling one-third of the internet.⚡ Quick-Fire ThreatsMicrosoft Azure hit with five-hour outage from configuration error affecting Microsoft 365, Xbox Live, and thousands of customer workloads just days after AWS incidentDoorDash launches emergency food aid program with fee waivers and nonprofit partnerships ahead of potential SNAP benefits shutdown affecting millionsBaden Bower's crisis management product reports 22% average cost reduction in PR fallout through rapid response protocols and reputation managementUK car and van production disrupted by cyber incidents and manufacturing chaos while SMMT warns government tax changes threaten company car marketAWS outage classified as "moderate incident" for cyber insurance industry as analysts recommend cloud diversification and parametric coverage review📚 SourcesMain Story #1 - Business Travel's $17 Billion Weather Problem:Survey: Business Travelers Battling Unprecedented Weather-Related Disruptions | AOLWeather-related disruption rises - TravelPerk survey | Business Travel News EuropeAlmost 90% of Business Travelers Face Disruptions, Says Report | Business Travel ExecutiveMain Story #2 - When Amazon's Cloud Goes Down:How AWS outage disrupted the sports industry | SportsProThe AWS Outage Wreaked Havoc in Sports | Front Office SportsAWS outage affects Ticketmaster for pivotal playoff game | GeekWireQuick-Fire Stories:Microsoft Azure outage ahead of quarterly earnings | CNBCDoorDash SNAP shutdown announcement | DoorDashBaden Bower cuts PR fallout costs by 22% | TechTimesUK car output hit by disruption, SMMT warns on tax plans | Business MotoringAWS Outage a 'Moderate Incident' for Insurance Industry | Insurance Journal🔗 Links👉 Read the full episode article on Unbreakable Ventures🎧 Subscribe to the podcast🧠 About Fixinc🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🔍 What's inside this episodeIn this week's risk update: researchers expose how half the world's satellite communications broadcast unencrypted—intercepted with $800 of basic equipment, the pharmaceutical industry faces a perfect storm of supply chain fragility and regulatory upheaval threatening patient access to critical medicines, and five other emerging threats including Japan's ransomware-crippled beer industry and the "dead internet" theory.🧠 Main Threats Covered1. Satellites Are Leaking the World's SecretsUC San Diego and University of Maryland researchers used $800 of off-the-shelf equipment to intercept unencrypted satellite communications—capturing T-Mobile calls and texts from 2,700+ users, U.S. and Mexican military transmissions, critical infrastructure data from power utilities and oil platforms, and corporate traffic from Walmart, Santander, and major airlines, exposing a massive global cybersecurity blind spot.2. Life Sciences Convergence CrisisAon's Global Risk Management Survey reveals the pharmaceutical industry under siege from interconnected threats: 91% of U.S. generic drug ingredients have no domestic source, patent cliffs are eroding billions in revenue, regulatory divergence across FDA and EMA complicates global launches, and cyber attacks on manufacturers like Cencora are disrupting operations across entire supply chains—forcing a fundamental rethink of resilience strategy.⚡ Quick-Fire ThreatsJapan's Asahi brewery ransomware attack by Qilin gang paralyzes 40% of beer market, stealing 27GB of dataReddit cofounder declares internet "dead" as bots and AI-generated content overtake human interactionWindows legacy fax driver exploited in the wild since 2006, Microsoft removes entirely rather than patchAustralia power outages hit Origin Energy with infrastructure failures and reliability concernsUK sick leave crisis as burnout and mental health pressures drive productivity losses across major firms📚 SourcesMain Story #1 - Satellites Are Leaking the World's Secrets:Satellites Are Leaking the World's Secrets | WIREDSATCOM Security Research Project | UC San DiegoT-Mobile customer call and text data captured from satellite comms | 9to5MacGear ordered online can intercept secret satellite data | CybernewsMain Story #2 - Life Sciences Convergence Crisis:Navigating Risk in Life Sciences: Building Resilience to Support Growth | Aon2025 Supply Chain Challenges for the Life Sciences Industry | MedMarcBuilding a more resilient biopharma supply chain in 2025 | Pharma ManufacturingFour ways pharma companies can make their supply chains more resilient | McKinseyQuick-Fire Stories:Hack on Japan's popular Asahi beer firm renews concerns over cyberattack readiness | CNN BusinessJapan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry after cyber attack | Financial TimesReddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian says 'much of the internet is now dead' | Business InsiderWindows users hacked due to legacy fax modem driver | The StackAustralia Power Outage – Origin Energy Scrutiny | MeykaVast majority of UK plc concerned about long and short-term sick leave | Healthcare & Protection🔗 Links👉 Read the full episode article on Unbreakable Ventures🎧 Subscribe to the podcast🧠 About Fixinc🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

Sonali Chandratilake, a seasoned crisis management expert and Emergency Management & Business Continuity Manager at the University of Canterbury, shares insights from 15+ years on the front lines of NZ's major crises (Canterbury Earthquakes, Christchurch Mosque Attack, COVID-19). Her unique perspective combines professional roles with personal advocacy (Cleft New Zealand). Discover her pragmatic approach to crisis leadership, emphasizing community connection and emotional intelligence.In this episode, we talk about:0:00 | Introduction and Guest Background2:12 | Sonali's Unexpected Path to Emergency Management9:00 | The SVA Experience as a Foundation15:13 | Replicating Community Resilience in Organizations20:08 | Inspiring Employees: Acknowledgment and Validation26:59 | Transition to a Professional Career Path32:17 | Balancing Professional Work with Volunteer Passions36:41 | Challenging the "She'll Be Right" Attitude41:51 | Real-World Community Preparedness Example45:56 | Finding Champions and Leaders Setting the Scene50:43 | The Evolving Role of Technology59:51 | Social Media: Misinformation, Intelligence, and Trust1:02:50 | Actionable Steps for Building Personal Resilience1:03:49 | Book RecommendationKey Takeaways:Emergency management is deeply human. Community connection, built before crisis, forms the bedrock of resilience. While technology helps, analog backups are essential, and social media intelligence needs careful navigation. True leadership fosters self-sufficient teams. Emotional intelligence is key to effective crisis navigation and personal resilience.Reference LinksSonali on LinkedInCleft New Zealand (donate here)Student Volunteer Army, New ZealandUniversity of Canterbury, New ZealandNew Zealand ShakeOutBook recommendation: The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukavwww.unbreakableventures.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🔍 What's inside this episodeIn this week's risk update: three climate disasters kill over 100 people in 14 days exposing compound environmental risks, U.S. tariffs trigger economic upheaval across Southeast Asia threatening entire export sectors, and five other emerging threats including Google's disruption of the SEO industry and warnings of a historic AI bubble.🧠 Main Threats Covered1. Asia-Pacific Climate Crisis Intensifies Super Typhoon Ragasa and Typhoon Bualoi struck one week apart killing 102 people across the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam and China, while Syria's worst drought in 36 years threatens 16 million with food insecurity—demonstrating the new reality of simultaneous, cascading climate disasters.2. U.S. Tariffs Trigger ASEAN Economic Upheaval Tariffs ranging from 10-49% took effect August 7th, with Vietnam facing potential losses of $25 billion and Cambodia's exports projected to contract 23.9%, forcing Southeast Asian nations to reconsider their entire export-led economic model.⚡ Quick-Fire ThreatsGoogle removes &num=100 parameter disrupting SEO industry with 10x cost increases AI bubble warned to be 17 times larger than dot-com crash Smart home devices revealed as far from secure by default Munich Airport shut down twice from mysterious drone sightings U.S. Army flags Anduril/Palantir battlefield system as high risk📚 SourcesMain Story #1 - Asia-Pacific Climate Crisis:Ragasa: Powerful storm hurtles past Hong Kong, Macao and slams into southern China | CNN | September 24, 2025Typhoon Bualoi kills dozens in Vietnam and Philippines | Al Jazeera | September 30, 2025Syria's silent war: How a devastating drought threatens post-conflict recovery | The Week | September 14, 2025Main Story #2 - U.S. Tariffs on ASEAN:ASEAN economy under threat after Trump tariffs | GIS Reports | September 2025Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand hit hardest in ASEAN by US tariff impacts | The Nation Thailand | September 2025Vietnam at a Crossroads: Responding to the 2025 U.S. Tariff Shock | Modern Diplomacy | April 15, 2025Quick-Fire Stories:Google just removed &num=100. This is what it means for Organic teams | Embryo | September 2025The AI bubble is 17 times the size of the dot-com frenzy | MarketWatch | October 3, 2025Your Smart Home Might Not Be As Secure As You Think | Lifehacker AustraliaMultiple drone sightings reported in Germany in past three days | Reuters | October 3, 2025Anduril and Palantir battlefield communication system 'very high risk,' US Army memo says | Reuters | October 3, 2025🔗 Links👉 Read the full episode article🎧 Subscribe to the podcast🧠 About Fixinc🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

This week on Unbreakable Ventures, we welcome Sandeep Sharma who joins us to share his experiences and advice from his debut book, Good on you Mate!Good on You, Mate! follows Sandeep’s journey from Mumbai to Christchurch as an international student. It's part memoir, part practical guide for anyone considering studying abroad. And where one might think this as a purely academic read, the advice on putting together systems, community, and plan B’s can be used in any organisation.In this interview, we cover:* Having motivation and vision in your work.* Doing your due diligence / try before you buy techniques.* How to be adaptable and having a plan B.* Being "decision ready".* How can we leverage social capital.* Making your own luck.* Support systems and mentoring.Sandeep is a University of Canterbury alumni, the Strategy and Trade Officer at the India New Zealand Business Council, Chairperson of New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Whare Tawāhi-a-mahi i Aotearoa - National Office, and an international advisor to private businesses through his own advisory service, Northstar Global Advisory.Key timestampsHow to follow Sandeep* Sandeep on LinkedIn* Good on You, Mate! on LinkedIn* Get a copy of Good on You, Mate!* Northstar Global Advisory* Sandeep’s book recommendation: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🔍 What's inside this episodeIn this week's risk update: a cyberattack on shared airport systems exposes the hidden costs of efficiency, Russian military aircraft systematically test NATO's eastern defences, and five other emerging threats including AI surveillance glasses and Thailand's banking crisis.🧠 Main Threats Covered1. Collins Aerospace Cyberattack A single software platform failure brought Europe's busiest airports to manual operations, exposing dangerous single points of failure in shared infrastructure systems.2. Russian Aircraft Airspace Violations Three MiG-31 fighters deliberately violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, part of systematic probing of NATO's eastern borders that triggered Article 4 consultations.⚡ Quick-Fire ThreatsHarvard students created facial recognition smart glassesOpenAI admits AI hallucinations are mathematically inevitableAustralia formally recognises Palestine as sovereign stateChinese economy shows factory and consumer slowdownThailand banking crisis from anti-fraud overreach📚 SourcesMain Story #1 - Collins Aerospace Cyberattack:Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports | ABC News | September 21, 2025A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted operations at major European airports | Security Affairs | September 21, 2025What Collins Aerospace should have had in place | Cyber Defence | September 21, 2025Main Story #2 - Russian Aircraft Violations:Estonia, NATO slam 'brazen' Russian air incursion | Al Jazeera | September 19, 2025NATO intercepts three Russian jets over Estonia's airspace | CNN | September 19, 2025Chart shows Russian jets' 12-minute violation of Estonian airspace | Estonian World | September 20, 2025🔗 Links👉 Read the full episode article (Link to be provided)🎧 Subscribe to the podcast🧠 About Fixinc🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

What's inside this episodeA chemical spill at a battery plant becomes the sixth major incident in ten years, while New Zealand's economic ranking plummets to near the bottom of developed nations, plus five emerging threats including the largest cyber attack ever recorded.Main Threats Covered1. Chemical Crisis A solvent spill at LG Energy Solutions' Michigan facility hospitalizes fifteen workers, marking the sixth major safety incident in a decade at this critical EV battery supplier.2. Economic Decline New Zealand drops to 37th out of 43 developed countries for recent income growth, revealing the harsh reality of post-pandemic economic adjustments.Quick-Fire ThreatsCloudflare blocks record 11.5 Tbps DDoS attackAmazon stopped Russian hackers targeting MicrosoftTelecom outages will need to be reported under new rulesForum brings East Halmahera's water crisis back to lightTop food and beverage disruptions in 2025SourcesMain Story Sources:Chemical Spill at LG Plant in Holland Contained, 15 Hospitalized | WHTC | September 6, 2025LG chemical spill marks sixth incident in 10 years | Holland Sentinel | September 7, 2025LG Energy Solution faces $175,000 in fines over safety violations | WOODTV | April 11, 2024New Zealand income growth one of the worst in the world | RNZ | September 6, 2025Links👉 Read the full analysis: [unbreakableventures.com]🎧 Subscribe on your platform: [Spotify] | [Apple Podcasts] | [YouTube]🧠 Professional resilience consulting: [fixinc.io]🤝 Powered by F24: [f24.com/en]Unbreakable Ventures provides threat intelligence and risk analysis for business professionals. This episode covers threats from September 1-8, 2025. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

What's inside this episodeIn this week's risk update: shared AI conversations creating permanent shadow data trails that organisations can't control, Australia's first potato virus detection threatening national food security, and five other emerging threats we're watching closely.Main Threats Covered1. Shared LLM Conversations Permanently Archived OpenAI removed 50,000 ChatGPT conversation links from Google search results, but over 110,000 remain permanently accessible on the Wayback Machine.2. Potato Mop-Top Virus Detection in Australia First detection of potato mop-top virus in Australia confirmed in northwest Tasmania on July 18, 2025, affecting a single farm property.Quick-Fire ThreatsGas Crisis Warning in New ZealandNew Zealand Faces Most Challenging Security EnvironmentInnotiv Drug Development Hit by RansomwareVishing and AI Voice Cloning ThreatsRising OT Threats Target Critical InfrastructureSourcesOpenAI Is Pulling Shared ChatGPT Chats From Google Search | Search Engine Journal | August 1, 2025ChatGPT Confessions gone? They are not ! | Digital Digging | August 2025More than 130,000 Claude, Grok, ChatGPT, and Other LLM Chats Readable on Archive.org | 404 Media | August 2025Potato mop-top virus detected in Tasmania | Premier of Tasmania | August 14, 2025Mop-top potato virus detected for first time in Australia | Potato News Today | August 13, 2025Shoppers urged to change expectations as food disease found in Australia for first time | Yahoo News Australia | August 2025Links:👉 Read the full episode article (Ollie will provide URL per episode)🎧 Subscribe to the podcast🧠 About Fixinc🤝 Meet our sponsor, F24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

Unbreakable Ventures Fortnightly Risk Update — August 11, 2025🔍 What's inside this episodeIn this week's risk update: New Zealand's emergency alert system loses public trust during a real tsunami threat, AI disruption forces investors to flee traditional service industries, and five other emerging threats challenging business resilience worldwide.🧠 Main Threats Covered1. Alert Fatigue Crisis New Zealand's emergency communication breakdown during tsunami warnings reveals systemic failures that could prove catastrophic during the next major disaster.2. AI Market Disruption Artificial intelligence threatens traditional business models faster than expected, forcing investors to abandon entire industry sectors.⚡ Quick-Fire ThreatsSouth Australia's ongoing algal bloom disasterCredix DeFi platform $4.5M security breachGPT-5 mixed reception highlights AI advancement concernsDaVita healthcare data breach affects 916,000 patientsShiseido's brand identity crisis and recovery efforts📚 SourcesNZ's early morning tsunami alerts - Expert Reaction | Science Media Centre | July 31, 2025Traders Are Fleeing Stocks Feared to Be Under Threat From AI | Bloomberg | August 9, 2025M8.8 Kamchatka earthquake and tsunami | National Emergency Management Agency | August 2025🔗 Links👉 Read the full analysis on Substack 🎧 Subscribe to Unbreakable Ventures🧠 Book a free consultation with our team 🤝 Sponsored by F24 - Europe's leading resilience software This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

SummaryIn this conversation, Ollie Law and Martin Petts discuss the evolving landscape of resilience technology and business continuity across different regions, particularly focusing on the cultural differences in understanding and implementing these practices. They explore the role of international companies in shaping local markets, the trends in emergency management solutions, and the impact of AI on resilience technology. The discussion highlights the need for comprehensive solutions that combine technology and consultancy to effectively address business continuity challenges.Takeaways- Martin Petts works for F24, a resilience technology company.- Cultural differences significantly affect business resilience practices.- International regulations influence the aviation industry's resilience standards.- Local companies often lag in understanding resilience techniques.- Education on business continuity is crucial for local industries.- AI is becoming increasingly integrated into resilience technology.- Companies prefer comprehensive solutions that include consultancy and technology.- Terminology differences can lead to misunderstandings in business discussions.- The introduction of large enterprises can accelerate local resilience practices.- Resilience culture varies significantly across different regions. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Technology02:46 Cultural Differences in Business Resilience05:53 The Role of International Companies in Local Markets08:44 Trends in Emergency Management Solutions11:54 AI's Impact on Resilience Technology14:43 The Future of Resilience Solutions17:45 Conclusion and Future DiscussionsKeywords#resilience #technology #businesscontinuity #culturaldifferences #emergencymanagement #AI #internationalbusiness #F24 #communication #crisismanagement This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

This Week's Major Threats🌊 Russia's 8.8 Magnitude EarthquakeOne of the strongest quakes ever recordedPacific-wide tsunami warnings from Japan to Chile2+ million evacuated, airlines groundedKey lesson: Test your business continuity against real worst-case scenarios🔒 US Nuclear Agency HackedChinese state groups exploited Microsoft SharePoint zero-dayNational Nuclear Security Administration breached400+ servers infected globallyBrad: "We need to hammer our third parties more"⚖️ AI Chaos in Courts95+ cases of lawyers using fake AI-generated citationsRecent $31K sanctions against major law firmsMyPillow lawyers fined for ChatGPT hallucinationsCrisis spreading beyond legal into all industriesKey TakeawaysCrisis communication excellence during tsunami responseZero-day vulnerabilities can hit even the most secure systemsAI verification protocols needed before problems emergeVendor accountability frameworks must evolve for cloud eraQuick Actions for LeadersReview natural disaster response protocolsAudit third-party security assessmentsEstablish AI output verification requirementsTest business continuity against multi-node failuresNext Episode: Supply chain vulnerabilities and state-sponsored cyber ops🎧 Subscribe: unbreakableventures.com💼 Sponsored by: F24 Crisis Management This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🧠 Main Threats Covered1. US Nuclear Weapons Agency Breached Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration using Microsoft SharePoint zero-day vulnerabilities known as "ToolShell."2. AI Errors Infiltrate Court System First known judicial ruling based on AI-generated fake legal cases occurred in Georgia divorce dispute, with trial judge issuing order citing completely fabricated precedent.⚡ Quick-Fire Threats- Alaska Airlines IT Outage Grounds Fleet- Swiss Broadcasting Infrastructure Disrupted- French Air Traffic Strikes Cause Mass Disruption- Global Starlink Outage Affects Millions📚 Sources- US nuclear weapons agency hacked in Microsoft SharePoint attacks | BleepingComputer | July 23, 2025- U.S. nuclear and health agencies hit in Microsoft SharePoint breach | The Washington Post | July 23, 2025- Customer guidance for SharePoint vulnerability CVE-2025-53770 | Microsoft Security Response Center | July 20, 2025- It's "frighteningly likely" many US courts will overlook AI errors, expert says | Ars Technica | July 2025- Trial Court Decides Case Based On AI-Hallucinated Caselaw | Above the Law | July 2025- How AI is introducing errors into courtrooms | MIT Technology Review | May 19, 2025🔗 Links👉 Read the full analysis on Unbreakable Ventures🎧 Subscribe and listen on Spotify🧠 More threat intelligence at Unbreakable Ventures🤝 Powered by Fixinc Consulting This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

UV July 14 Update Unpacked - Show NotesJoin Brad and Ollie for an informal deep dive into this week's major threats: America's medical student loan crisis and ANZ's dangerous cyber confidence gap.Episode OverviewA 30-minute conversational analysis between Unbreakable Ventures senior advisors exploring real-world implications, case studies, and additional insights from our July 14 fortnightly update.Listen to the original podcast: Doctor Debt Risk UpdatesKey Topics DiscussedMedical Student Loan Crisis (0:01:23)Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" caps federal loans at $200,000 vs. $286,000 median medical school cost187,000 physician shortage projected by 2037Smoldering crisis patterns and long-term policy impactsGlobal ripple effects on ANZ healthcare systemsANZ Cyber Confidence Crisis (0:12:57)80% expect 5-day recovery vs. 4-week realityBrad's case study: NZ healthcare organization down for 2+ yearsHuman impact of cyber attacks often overlookedCrisis communication failures and reputation managementCrisis Communication Lessons (0:22:30)Real-world breach notification failuresKFC "FCK" campaign as crisis communication gold standardBoard-level messaging responsibilitiesQuick Threats Analysis (0:28:32)Italy's mandatory natural disaster insuranceAI misinformation and geopolitical influenceDeep dive into emerging threat patternsKey Quotes"Policy decisions made now can have long-term impacts that you can look back and see exactly where a decision was made that has future consequences." - Brad Law"The issue with cyber is it's not about the technology, it's about the people." - Brad LawResourcesOriginal Podcast: Doctor Debt Risk UpdatesBook a Consultation: unbreakableventures.comNext Unpacked Episode: July 28, 2025Duration: 30 minutesFormat: Informal discussion/analysisHosts: Ollie Law (Editor-in-Chief) & Brad Law (Senior Advisor) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

Threat concerns this week: Medical staff crisis set for 2037. Leaders too optimistic about their cyber recovery. Plus 5 quick snippets.Main Story 1: U.S. Medical Student Loan CrisisMedical students fret over the new student loan cap in the 'big, beautiful bill' | July 9, 2025 | NBC NewsFederal student-loan changes would worsen physician shortage | June 3, 2025 | American Medical AssociationDoctor Shortage Explained: 187,130 Physician Shortage by 2037 | July 11, 2025 | Med School InsidersMain Story 2: ANZ Cyber Confidence CrisisCyber confidence crisis: ANZ Business leaders 'vastly overrate cyber resilience' | July 9, 2025 | iTWireThe State of Data Readiness and Cyber Resiliency in ANZ | May 8, 2025 | CommvaultQuick SnippetsBetween ambition and ambiguity: Italy's new mandatory NatCat insurance | 2025 | Norton Rose FulbrightResearcher tricks ChatGPT into revealing security keys - by saying "I give up" | 2025 | TechRadarGoogle Cloud outage brings down a lot of the internet | June 12, 2025 | TechCrunchTikTok flooded with deepfake copies of real creators' videos | July 11, 2025 | BoingBoingUnbreakable Ventures is brought to you by Fixinc Consulting Partners. Analysis by senior advisors across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

This past weekend, New Zealand's Nelson-Tasman region got absolutely hammered by flooding, while Air India Flight 171's crash continues to expose dangerous cracks in our global aviation system. From insurance markets collapsing to aircraft fleets grounded by parts shortages, we examine how critical infrastructure failures create cascading risks for businesses worldwide.Episode HighlightsNelson-Tasman Weekend Disaster: June 28-29 flooding killed one person and generated 373+ insurance claims worth millions, representing another nail in New Zealand's collapsing insurance marketAir India Flight 171 Catastrophe: Boeing 787 Dreamliner's first fatal crash killed 241 people, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in global aviation supply chains and triggering 10-30% insurance premium increases worldwideInsurance Market Transformation: New Zealand's claims exploded from $17 million annually in the 1990s to $3.5 billion in 2023, with IAG stopping policies on 20,000 flood-prone homesGlobal Aviation Crisis: 160 aircraft (25% of India's fleet) remain grounded due to parts shortages, while component lead times doubled from 18 to 30 weeks amid the worst supply chain crisis since WWIIBusiness Adaptation Strategies: Practical mitigation steps including parametric insurance, supply chain diversification, and operational flexibility planning for companies facing these escalating risksResources & Further ReadingAviation Story - Air India Flight 171:Air India crash is the latest test for new Boeing leadership | Reuters | June 12, 2025Air India crash: What to know about the first fatal Boeing Dreamliner tragedy | CNBC | June 12, 2025Indian authorities begin investigating Air India crash in which 1 passenger survived | NPR | June 13, 2025Air India crash risks fueling up to 30% jump in airline insurance premia | Business Standard | June 23, 2025Insurance Story - New Zealand Climate Crisis:Australian, New Zealand property markets face creeping climate risks | Reuters | July 1, 2024Tasman, Nelson to prepare for more heavy rain following flooding | RNZ | June 30, 20252023 climate disaster payouts top $2 billion | Insurance Council of New Zealand | February 28, 2024Where homeowners insurance costs are rising the most — and how Trump's tariffs could make them worse | MarketWatch | April 8, 2025Host: Ollie Law, Editor-in-ChiefDuration: Approximately 15 minutesCategories: Technological, Environmental, EconomicBook a free consultation at fixinc.io to discuss how these risks might impact your business operations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com

🎙️ Fortnightly Risk Update – June 16, 2025☕ Pour a cup and unpack this week's biggest disruptions:Economic: One bad apple spoils the supply chain. China's rare earth licensing crisis shuts down Ford's Chicago plant and Suzuki production. 90% of global processing capacity now requires government approval, exposing dangerous "just-in-time" vulnerabilities.Technological: Apple exposes the illusion of AI thinking. Research reveals ChatGPT and Claude lack true reasoning, failing even with correct algorithms. 34-hour ChatGPT outage highlights enterprise over-dependence on flawed systems.🔥 Quick Hits: OpenAI's triple crisis week • Interpol dismantles 20k malicious domains • Google's 15-day hurricane predictions • Airlines secretly selling passenger data • Brazil bird flu disrupts SA food supply🎧 Listen for threat insights, analysis, and action steps. 📚 Sources: https://www.unbreakableventures.com/p/one-bad-apple-risk-updates-for-weeks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unbreakableventures.com