This week on The Awareness Angle, we break down the biggest stories in cybersecurity, awareness, and human risk:
🖥️ Windows 10 Lives On – Microsoft has extended support until 2028, giving users and IT teams more breathing room before the jump to Windows 11.
🎮 Steam Account Scare – Reports of leaked accounts raised alarms, but no sensitive info was exposed. Still, it’s a reminder of the real-world value behind in-game assets.
👜 Dior Data Breach – A cyber attack exposed customer details, but not payment info. We explore the implications for brand trust and customer confidence.
🛒 Co-op vs M&S Cyber Response – Co-op contained their breach swiftly. M&S is still in recovery mode. We discuss why crisis response makes or breaks reputations.
🧑💻 North Korea’s Remote Job Scam – Hackers stole $88M by posing as U.S. tech workers. We dive into this elaborate social engineering scheme and its growing threat.
📹 Malware Masquerading as AI Tools – A fake AI video generator is spreading malware. Don’t trust the ads, especially on social media.
🏥 Outdated Public Sector Systems – Shockingly, some UK government systems still run on Windows 3.1. We talk about why legacy tech is a silent cybersecurity risk.
🔐 Passkeys & Android 16 – Passwordless logins and Android’s new security features signal a shift in how we protect our devices and data.
🎓 AI + Awareness Training – Used well, AI can level up security training, helping personalise content and increase retention.
🧠 Education Over Trickery – Whether it’s phishing simulations or awareness content, the goal should be genuine understanding, not catching people out.
Stay informed, stay aware—and as always, thanks for tuning in.
🕒 Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity News04:50 Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Support to Ease Transition07:40 Steam Data Leak Raises Account Security Concerns10:46 Dior Cyber Attack Exposes Customer Information12:09 Co-op and M&S Respond to Targeted Cyber Attacks18:20 North Korean Hackers Exploit Remote Work Job Fraud21:32 Fake AI Video Generators Deliver Malware Payloads25:36 UK Government Faces Scrutiny Over Outdated Systems28:48 Moving Toward Passwordless Authentication30:58 Android 16 Introduces New Security Enhancements32:37 Security Gaps Remain Despite Passkey Advancements34:15 Rethinking the Effectiveness of Security Awareness Training38:08 Preview of Upcoming Cybersecurity Conference38:50 The Social Comments Section43:03 Security and Scam Challenges in the Healthcare Sector44:19 AI Impersonation Scams Complicate Identity Trust48:18 Angry Birds IMEI Tracking Led To Global Surveillance49:11 Social Engineering Continues to Drive Modern Scams51:30 Booking.com Scams Highlight Travel Security Gaps58:10 Social Engineering Simulation Warning From The Experts
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A CYBERSECURITY PODCAST where we talk about SECURITY AWARENESS and security education. We are professionals in HUMAN RISK and Information Security Awareness. We know PHISHING CAMPAIGNS, we know PHISH. We have done annual SECURITY TRAINING. We have sent NEWSLETTERS and made videos. We have created security awareness CULTURE STUDIES and are passionate about HUMAN BEHAVIOURS. Whether you're a CYBER Security Awareness professional or simply curious about HUMAN RISK, this podcast is your go-to resource for fresh perspectives and creative solutions.
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