Can You Really Delete Your DNA Data From 23andMe? | The Awareness Angle #19
This week on The Awareness Angle, we're diving into some of the most talked-about stories in cybersecurity and data privacy. From 23andMe’s DNA deletion panic to a treadmill app with creepy permissions, it’s another week of "you couldn’t make it up if you tried" stories from the world of human risk and cyber hygiene.
We kick things off with the 23andMe bankruptcy. As the company prepares to sell off its assets, users are scrambling to delete their genetic data—raising big questions about data ownership and long-term privacy. This isn't just another breach story—it’s about who controls your most personal information, and what happens to that data when a company collapses.
We also cover a fake Steam game that turned out to be laced with info-stealing malware. It's a reminder that malware threats can hide in plain sight—even on platforms you trust. And if that’s not enough, the FBI has confirmed that fake file converter sites are delivering malware too, catching out users who just wanted to turn a DOC into a PDF.
Plus, there’s our first look at Vivida Reels, a TikTok-style platform that might just be the future of security awareness training. And we share Anastasia’s experience with a new treadmill that refused to work unless given access to her phone calls—highlighting the creeping privacy demands of everyday tech.
Whether you're here for practical security advice, awareness culture insights, or just love a good story about tech gone weird, this episode is packed with talking points and takeaways. Subscribe, share, and let’s keep making security simple, relatable, and human.
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💬 Episode 19 Discussion Points
☁️ | Oracle Cloud Breach
https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/23/oracle_cloud_customers_keys_credentials/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/25/oracle_breach_update/
🎭 | Fake File Converter Malware
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warnings-are-true-fake-file-converters-do-push-malware/
🎮 | Steam Game Malware – 'Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution'
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steam-pulls-game-demo-infecting-windows-with-info-stealing-malware/
🛠️ | Sydney Tools Data Leak
https://cybernews.com/security/sydney-tools-exposed-data-leak/
🧬 | 23andMe Bankruptcy & DNA Privacy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddy8d63262o
🧑💻 | Fake SEMrush Ad Spreading Malware
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/03/semrush-impersonation-scam-hits-google-ads?utm_source=tldrinfosec
🎣 | Phishing-as-a-Service – Tycoon Toolkit
https://blog.barracuda.com/2025/03/19/threat-spotlight-phishing-as-a-service-fast-evolving-threat
🗣️ | Alexa Privacy Setting Removed
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sinepari_warning-amazon-is-removing-a-privacy-setting-activity-7309397972604067840-4wOy
💰 | Meta Plans Paid Facebook in UK
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kglle0p3vo
📶 | DrayTek Routers Stuck in Reboot Loop
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/draytek-routers-worldwide-go-into-reboot-loops-over-weekend/amp/
🏥 | NHS Software Provider Fined £3M for Ransomware Breach
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3yv1zxn94o
🎤 | National Cyber Security Show
https://www.nationalcybersecurityshow.com/
🏃♂️ | Treadmills and Phone Records
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anastasia-e-403a5580_cybersecurity-privacymatters-cyberawareness-activity-7308915979802066944-vFpE
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7310411514467741696-U4e4
🛡️ | Reddit – 2FA Awareness Advert
https://www.reddit.com/u/UK-government/s/R7p5Mxfx13
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