Cyber Horror Stories: Part 1 - The Data Breach That Changed Everything

Welcome to Cyber Horror Stories 💻 👻 — a mini-series featuring real incidents, real consequences, and the very real lessons learned from three chilling (and true) cyber security incidents.

Joining host Brendan Ritchie is Matt O'Kane, Director at Notion Digital Forensics.

When it comes to cyber security... Matt's seen the worst of the worst.

And he's also the kind of guy who doesn’t just clean up the messes.

He helps companies learn from them.

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PART 1: In this episode, Brendan speaks with Matt about a real-world cyber incident and data breach that triggered lasting change within a franchise — not just in systems and processes, but in culture.

💡 Key themes:
How the data breach unfolded — and what was at stake
The shift towards a culture of data safety
Why cyber security education and awareness now matter more than ever


This episode is a must-watch for business leaders, CIOs, and IT professionals looking to understand the human and operational impact of a breach — and how to come back stronger.

🔔 Subscribe for Part 2, featuring a new story with different lessons and takeaways.

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