Inside Data Breaches and Human Behavior with Troy Hunt

Episode 120 of the Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson podcast, hosted by Microsoft, titled "Inside Data Breaches and Human Behavior with Troy Hunt" was published on December 9, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

December 9, 2025 ·32m · Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

Summary

Troy Hunt, founder of Have I Been Pwned, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to explore what billions of breached records reveal about attacker behavior, human weakness, and the state of breach disclosure. He explains why organizations often hesitate to notify victims, how breach fatigue shapes user responses, and why transparency is both powerful and challenging. Troy also shares how he personally fell for a phishing attack, illustrating that even experts have moments of vulnerability. The conversation points toward a more resilient future and what it will take for both people and organizations to stay ahead of evolving threats.    Resources:   View Troy Hunt on LinkedIn  View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn     Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   The BlueHat Podcast    Uncovering Hidden Risks           Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts      Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.

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