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"Is Your Brain Wired for Insecurity?" - AJ King on Phishing, Present Bias and Purple Cows

11/05/2025

In this episode, Ant sits down with UX researcher and behavioural science expert AJ King to explore what actually drives secure behaviour at work and beyond. They discuss why traditional training often fails, how present bias gets in the way of good decisions, and whether nudges can really shift behaviour. From phishing simulations to gym habits, this is a thoughtful, funny, and practical conversation on how to make security messages land, stick, and lead to real change.

Military Secrets On A Gaming Forum?

08/06/2025

From fake M&S compensation claims and stealthy shortcut hacks to gym footfall revealing military secrets, this week’s episode of The Awareness Angle is a wild ride through the strange and serious sides of cybersecurity. We unpack the world’s biggest DDoS attack, explore how passion (not hackers) leaked US military secrets on a gaming forum, and share how Ant’s own mum nearly fell for a Facebook scam. It’s a reminder that security isn’t just about systems and software — it’s about people, patterns, and the unexpected ways trust can break.

Is Your Security Awareness Program Just Ticking Boxes?

17/03/2025

Is your security awareness program actually changing behaviour, or just ticking boxes for compliance? In this episode, we challenge the idea that annual training is the gold standard, unpack the problems with simulated phishing, and explore what real engagement looks like. Packed with practical ideas and a healthy dose of honesty, this one's for anyone planning Cybersecurity Awareness Month (or rethinking their whole approach).

“Real-time beats simulation” - Terry McCorkle on Rethinking Phishing

09/02/2025

Terry McCorkle has spent over two decades breaking into networks – legally. Now he’s on a mission to fix phishing, challenge traditional simulations, and stop blaming users for doing what any human might do under pressure. In this episode, Terry shares his journey from red teaming to co-founding PhishCloud, and why real-time support is the future of phishing defence.

The Hidden Danger of LNK Files on Your Computer

06/04/2025

Episode 34 covers a big week in cybersecurity, from M&S getting back online after a costly ransomware attack to a long-hidden NHS breach raising serious trust questions. Ant and Luke explore a supply chain attack on Whole Foods’ key supplier, fake CAPTCHAs stealing Mac passwords, and Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday, including an unpatched shortcut file flaw. They also dig into the idea of “attack atmosphere,” the Linux movement sparked by Windows 10’s end, and how a rogue pigeon turned into a lesson in incident response.

Why Gen Z Is Going Passwordless

29/12/2024

In this episode of The Awareness Angle, Ant and Luke celebrate their double win at the European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards before diving into a packed news week. They cover fresh cyberattacks on The North Face and Cartier, M&S facing a customer lawsuit, Microsoft’s move towards passwordless logins, and Signal blocking Windows Recall. There’s also a look at weak passwords in the auto industry, Australia’s new ransomware reporting laws, and a quirky scam promising £8k a month. Plus, the team explores the new threat actor naming system—farewell Wizard Spider, hello Periwinkle Tempest.

Awareness Is Marketing: Sara Carty from Unboring

17/02/2025

Tired of boring cybersecurity messaging? In this episode of The Awareness Angle, Ant chats with Sara Carty from Unboring about how to break free from traditional cybersecurity marketing. They explore how to make security awareness campaigns more effective using storytelling, emotional engagement, and lessons from top consumer brands. If you're looking to improve human risk communication and stand out in cyber awareness, this one’s for you.

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