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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2025 · 1H 2M

Could You Be Fooled by a Fake Bank Call?

from The Awareness Angle: Security Awareness and Human Risk · host Risky Creative - Cyber Security for Humans

Phishing scams, ransomware, and browser threats—this episode of The Awareness Angle breaks down the biggest cybersecurity risks. We explore how attackers still rely on basic phishing tricks that people keep falling for, the FBI’s Ghost ransomware warning, and a wave of malicious Chrome extensions affecting millions of users. Plus, a new PayPal scam is making the rounds, using clever tactics to trick people into handing over their credentials.We also dive into the growing fatigue around Have I Been Pwned after yet another massive data breach exposed 284 million credentials. With so many leaks happening, is it still a useful tool, or just another reminder that your data is already out there? Stay tuned for all the latest security insights and practical tips to keep yourself (and your organisation) safe!🕒 Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Awareness01:23 Ghost Ransomware Exploiting Vulnerabilities05:48 TikTok Social Engineering Scam Story10:57 Cofense Amazon Phishing Scam15:20 PayPal New Address Phishing Scam21:05 GitLab and the Risks of Malicious Browser Extensions28:32 Apple’s Encryption Controversy in the UK35:58 Apple Encryption Flaw Reveal39:28 User Comments on Security Issues41:51 Phishing Awareness for Employees47:05 "I'm calling from Indeed Human Resources. Please add me on WhatsApp"52:01 AI Hotel Booking Speaking Their Own Language: Myths vs. Reality54:46 Data Breaches and 'Have I Been Pwned'💬 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check Out This Episode's Discussion Points⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ riskycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📙 About The Awareness AngleA CYBERSECURITY PODCAST where we talk about SECURITY AWARENESS and security education. We are professionals in HUMAN RISK and Information Security Awareness. We know PHISHING CAMPAIGNS, we know PHISH. We have done annual SECURITY TRAINING. We have sent NEWSLETTERS and made videos. We have created security awareness CULTURE STUDIES and are passionate about HUMAN BEHAVIOURS. Whether you're a CYBER Security Awareness professional or simply curious about HUMAN RISK, this podcast is your go-to resource for fresh perspectives and creative solutions.🎵 Our Intro & Outro Song (© ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠16! by ⁠falling forever⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Phishing scams, ransomware, and browser threats—this episode of The Awareness Angle breaks down the biggest cybersecurity risks. We explore how attackers still rely on basic phishing tricks that people keep falling for, the FBI’s Ghost ransomware...

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