Is Microsoft’s Copilot About to Leak Everything?

This week on The Awareness Angle, we break down the biggest stories in cybersecurity and digital risk, from funding gaps to privacy concerns and scam tactics you need to know about:🛠️ CVE Scores & Funding Gaps – We look at how Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) help teams prioritise security fixes—and why the system’s financial future is under serious strain.📉 4chan’s Fall – The site’s massive data leak sparks wider concerns about unpatched software and outdated infrastructure.🧠 Copilot’s Privacy Problem – Microsoft’s new “recall” feature for Copilot is raising eyebrows over just how much it might remember—and share.🔄 Android Auto Reboot – A new feature that restarts your device to install critical updates could be a quiet game-changer for mobile security.📱 QR Code Scams – These attacks are on the rise, fooling people into scanning their way into danger. We explain what to look out for.🤖 DeepFakes & Scam Tactics – From fake calls to fake faces, attackers are levelling up. Here’s how to stay a step ahead.💸 Payment Verification Scams – A reminder: always confirm payment before handing over goods. Social engineering is getting smarter.🎯 Real Pressure Simulations – Why cyber awareness training needs to go beyond the basics and prepare users for high-stakes scenarios.🎙️ Industry Voices – Why speaking with frontline professionals can offer insights that no training module can replicate.👥 Human Error & Third-Party Risk – From vendor software flaws to simple mistakes, people remain at the centre of most security incidents.Whether you’re in charge of training or just trying to stay informed, this episode is packed with real-world insight and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead.🕒 Timestamps00:00 Episode Introduction05:11 The CVE Funding Crisis10:09 The Downfall of 4chan12:01 Microsoft's Copilot Recall Feature24:09 Android's Auto Reboot Feature29:04 The Rise of QR Code Scams34:26 Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Risks39:30 Scams and Fraud in the Digital Age44:02 Cyber Awareness and Education47:58 Interviews and Insights in Cybersecurity54:45 Real-World Security Breaches and Lessons Learned01:00:00 The Importance of Cyber Awareness in Decision Making💬 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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