The Awareness Angle - Episode 6
In this episode of The Awareness Angle, we dive into recent cybersecurity news, including the rise of mobile spearfishing and the emergence of AI-generated malware. We explore the importance of security awareness training and discuss the implications of AI in media, as well as the risks associated with sharing public information.
We also examine the increasing intrusiveness of online ads, particularly on platforms like YouTube, and the decline of ad blockers such as uBlock Origin. The conversation delves into social engineering tactics, especially in the context of unsolicited messages and emails, and highlights the critical importance of email security, including recovery accounts and the nuances of Gmail addresses. We wrap up with our plans for 2025, emphasizing the growing need for digital security awareness in an ever-changing landscape.
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💬 Episode 6 Discussion Points
AI or not AI? I got it wrong!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOTCR1uIaBM&list=PLEsOj51Q0P...
How private is your personal information?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrjT8m0hcKU&list=PLEsOj51Q0P...
Sad day for uBlock Origin
https://www.reddit.com/r/youtube/comments/1hitq1q/sad_day_fo...
Check your recovery email address!
Find out more in the newsletter.
The real reason people ignore security awareness training
https://medium.com/people-security/the-real-reason-people-ig...
Mobile Spear Phishing Targets Executive Teams
https://www.zimperium.com/blog/mobile-spear-phishing-targets...
AI Could Generate 10,000 Malware Variants, Evading Detection in 88% of Cases
https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/ai-could-generate-10000-ma...
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