Winner of the Back To Basics Award at The European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards.
The Awareness Angle Podcast
Welcome to The Awareness Angle, the podcast that simplifies Security Awareness and makes cyber security accessible for everyone. Hosted by Anthony and Luke, we bring you the latest security awareness stories, break down complex topics like phishing scams, data breaches, and human risk, and share practical tips to keep your colleagues and employees safe online.
Our mission is to tackle human risk head-on by empowering individuals and organizations to build strong security cultures. Whether you're a security awareness professional, a cybersecurity enthusiast, or someone looking to improve online safety, this podcast offers real-world examples, straightforward advice, and actionable strategies to protect your data and stay ahead of cyber threats.
Join us to explore how understanding security awareness can simplify the digital world and help you create a safer environment for everyone.
New podcast episodes every Monday!
Would You Sell Your Password for $920?
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.
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How Many Lost Laptops Is Too Many?
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.
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Military Secrets On A Gaming Forum?
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.
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Is Your Security Awareness Program Just Ticking Boxes?
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).
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The Hidden Danger of LNK Files on Your Computer
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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Why Gen Z Is Going Passwordless
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.
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These Old Cyber Tricks STILL Work?
Underwear, Malware, and AI Trickery – Just Another Week in Cyber From Victoria’s Secret pulling its US site to phishing links disguised as Google Meet pages, this episode dives into the sneaky and surreal side of cybersecurity. We talk about the rising trend of AI-generated TikToks pushing malware, why help desks are still a major attack vector, and how Gen Z might be okay selling their data for £40 a month. We also talk SIM swaps, password post-it notes, and an AI voice scandal that sounds straight out of Black Mirror. Plus, Microsoft and Apple’s latest software changes, and a fake Coursera course that steals your Facebook login. No drama. No jargon. Just what awareness folks need to know.
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