Ransomware attacks are still a major threat to Australian businesses of all sizes. But the tactics involved are changing, and at the same time, attitudes towards reporting and paying ransoms are evolving too.

Darren Hopkins - Head of Cyber at McGrathNicol - and Brendan Payne - Cyber Partner at McGrathNicol - talk to Sean Aylmer about their latest report on ransomware, including some good news about average payments to attackers.

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Ransomware attacks are still a major threat to Australian businesses of all sizes. But the tactics involved are changing, and at the same time, attitudes towards reporting and paying ransoms are evolving too. Darren Hopkins - Head of Cyber at McGrathNicol - and&nbsp;Brendan Payne - Cyber Partner at McGrathNicol - talk to Sean Aylmer about their latest report on ransomware, including some good news about average payments to attackers. McGrathNicol is a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1763808675134483&amp;usg=AOvVaw3A-0-pPlSlE9kexDaBDMma">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

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Q+A: The $711,000 cost many businesses are still willing to pay

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know right now.

Today, Australian shares rise despite a sell-off on Wall Street, as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuels fears of another big interest rate hike. Michael Thompson looks at the winners and losers on the ASX, including Commonwealth Bank, which has reported rising mortgage arrears and increased provisions for bad debts.

Plus, David Jones prepares to close half its stores, fresh signs of stress emerge in Australia's private credit market, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth survives an impeachment attempt.

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Today, Australian shares rise despite a sell-off on Wall Street, as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuels fears of another big interest rate hike. Michael Thompson looks at the winners and losers on the ASX, including Commonwealth Bank, which has reported rising mortgage arrears and increased provisions for bad debts.
Plus, David Jones prepares to close half its stores, fresh signs of stress emerge in Australia's private credit market, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth survives an impeachment attempt.
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Afternoon Report | ASX rises despite US inflation shock

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Wednesday 11 November 2026

Consumer confidence hits near-record lows, pointing to a sharp economic slowdown.
The Jensen Huang affair has contributed to chipmaker Nvidia losing about $US1.3 trillion in value since the beginning of last month
The drop in house prices now matches the worst in 40 years
Qantas set to outsource 850 white collar jobs
While most of us struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, it's a boom time for the art auction houses

 

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Wednesday 11 November 2026
Consumer confidence hits near-record lows, pointing to a sharp economic slowdown.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Jensen Huang affair has contributed to chipmaker Nvidia losing about $US1.3 trillion in value since the beginning of last month</li>
<li aria-level="1">The drop in house prices now matches the worst in 40 years</li>
<li aria-level="1">Qantas set to outsource 850 white collar jobs</li>
<li aria-level="1">While most of us struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, it's a boom time for the art auction houses</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/">How Do They Afford That?</a> - how to find $1,000 in a weekend. Get the episode from <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14">Spotify</a> or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Confidence near all-time lows; Nvidia loses $US1.3tr in value; art auctions boom

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The line between cryptocurrency and traditional investing is becoming increasingly blurred. Crypto exchanges are moving into share trading, while banks and traditional brokers are exploring digital assets. So are we heading towards a future where investors can manage everything through a single platform?

Sean Aylmer speaks with John O'Loghlen, Managing Director APAC at Coinbase, about the company's plans to offer Australian customers access to thousands of US-listed shares, the convergence of traditional finance and crypto, and what it means for investors. They also discuss the growing role of tokenisation and the security challenges facing the crypto industry following a major hack at Binance.

This is part of a monthly series with Coinbase, a supporter of Fear & Greed.

This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

The line between cryptocurrency and traditional investing is becoming increasingly blurred. Crypto exchanges are moving into share trading, while banks and traditional brokers are exploring digital assets. So are we heading towards a future where investors can manage everything through a single platform? Sean Aylmer speaks with John O'Loghlen, Managing Director APAC at Coinbase, about the company's plans to offer Australian customers access to thousands of US-listed shares, the convergence of traditional finance and crypto, and what it means for investors. They also discuss the growing role of tokenisation and the security challenges facing the crypto industry following a major hack at Binance. This is part of a monthly series with Coinbase, a supporter of Fear &amp; Greed. This is general information only. You should seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Q+A: The end of the divide between crypto and shares?

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Q+A: The $711,000 cost many businesses are still willing to pay

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