This week on The Awareness Angle, we dive into the latest cybersecurity threats, data leaks, and privacy missteps making headlines:
🐦 Twitter Mega Leak – 2.8 billion profiles exposed in one of the largest breaches to date. We unpack what this means for users and why so much personal info was floating around the dark web.
📄 Military Docs Left in Public – Classified documents found out in the open—an all-too-common example of how physical and digital security go hand in hand.
💬 Microsoft Teams Phishing Attacks – Attackers are now sneaking into your Teams chats with malicious links. We talk tactics, red flags, and how to stay safe.
📱 Crocodilus Android Malware – A new threat targeting users in Turkey and Spain using fake app overlays. Here’s how it works and why it’s a growing mobile concern.
🧑💻 Human Error at the Core – From GCHQ interns to IT mishaps, simple mistakes still lead to serious breaches. We explore why awareness—not just tools—is key.
🇬🇧 New UK Cyber Regulations – The government is cracking down with tighter reporting timelines. We break down what organisations need to know.
🖼️ SVG Files in Phishing Campaigns – A crafty way scammers are bypassing detection. We explain what SVG phishing is and how to recognise it.
🎙️ Ouch! Newsletter Gets a Podcast – The beloved awareness resource gets a new audio twist. Can bite-sized podcasts boost engagement in security training?
🔐 Password Reuse & Oversharing – These two habits continue to fuel breaches. We talk about how to explain the risks to non-tech teams.
📦 Risks of Sideloading & Disposal Gaps – From sketchy apps to forgotten hard drives, we cover the overlooked security risks that still trip people up.
Whether you're into cybersecurity awareness, human risk, privacy, or just trying to stay safe online, this episode is packed with real-world stories and practical takeaways.
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 Episode Introduction
02:35 Twitter Data Leak: A Major Breach
07:11 Sensitive Military Papers Found Publicly
12:15 Microsoft Teams: New Phishing Tactics
17:54 Identifying URL Phishing Techniques
22:35 GCHQ Intern’s Data Breach Incident
30:33 Emerging Android Malware: Crocodilus
32:44 Emerging Threats in Mobile Security
37:08 Cybersecurity Regulations & Compliance
42:00 Phishing Attacks: Evolving Tactics
45:22 Human Error in Cybersecurity
49:54 Cybersecurity Awareness Initiatives
52:32 Innovations in Security Training
54:54 Common Online Security Pitfalls
💬 Check Out This Episode's Discussion Points
📧 hello@riskycreative.com
🔗 riskycreative.com
📙 About The Awareness Angle
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.
🎵 Our Intro & Outro Song (© 16! by falling forever)
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
