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Would You Sell Your Password for $920?

11/05/2025

This week’s episode is packed with clever hacks, dodgy domains, and a scam so sneaky it almost caught a top-rated PPC expert. We cover a 13-year-old who made Microsoft change its bug bounty rules, a dangerous Call of Duty vulnerability that lets attackers take over your PC, and the rise of .es phishing sites. Plus, McDonald’s AI bot leaked millions of job applications... because someone set the admin password to “123456”. We also talk about fake fashion sales on Instagram, the power of 2FA, and how to spot scam emails, before it’s too late.

How Many Lost Laptops Is Too Many?

08/06/2025

This week’s episode is packed with fake QR codes, rogue cell towers, dodgy gift card scams, and a WHSmith rebrand that looks like a phishing email. We cover school cyberattacks, insider revenge, and why Microsoft killed the iconic blue screen of death. Plus, how scammers are tricking AI into recommending phishing sites – and how easily someone found a stranger’s LinkedIn via a video game.

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

17/03/2025

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?

09/02/2025

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?

06/04/2025

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

29/12/2024

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

17/02/2025

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.

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