Is That Voice Note from Your Child, or an AI Voice Clone?

This week on The Awareness Angle, we dive into some of the latest developments shaping cybersecurity, human risk, and digital trust:🏆 Podcast Nominated! – The Awareness Angle is up for two industry awards—thank you for the support!🛍️ Retail Cyber Incidents – Both M&S and Co-op are dealing with serious cyber issues, but the silence is raising more questions than answers.🎙️ AI Voice Scams on WhatsApp – Scammers are now using AI-generated voice notes to impersonate loved ones. We unpack how this works and what to look out for.☁️ OneDrive Exfiltration Risk – A new feature in OneDrive could be exploited to leak sensitive files. Here’s what IT teams need to know.🦠 LockBit Gets Hacked – The infamous ransomware group has been breached themselves, revealing infighting and surprising insights into how these criminal gangs operate.🔑 Passkeys Gain Momentum – Microsoft and other major players are pushing passwordless logins. We explore why passkeys might finally stick—and what it means for user adoption.📲 Clipboard Security Warning – Samsung devices may be leaking sensitive data through clipboard functions. We talk about how this works and why it matters.📦 Brushing Scams & Fake Reviews – Random parcels might seem harmless, but these scams are about manipulating trust and inflating seller reputations.⚠️ Massive Phishing Campaigns – The volume and sophistication of phishing attacks are spiking again. We break down why it's happening and how to stay ahead.Whether deep in the security world or just trying to stay safer online, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and fresh insights.🕒 Timestamps00:00 Intro01:18 The Awareness Angle Podcast Gets Award Nominations05:28 M&S and Co-op Hit by Major Cyber Incidents09:33 AI Voice Notes Fuel Evolving WhatsApp ‘Hi Mum’ Scams18:13 OneDrive’s New Feature Could Enable Data Leaks22:53 Lockbit Ransomware Gang Breached by Rivals29:08 Passkeys: Microsoft’s Push Toward Passwordless Security36:58 Why Passwordless Authentication Is the Future39:18 Ransomware Risks and the Need for Recovery Planning43:43 NHS Transparency Issues Undermine Staff Confidence45:22 CoGUI - Phishing Campaigns Surge — User Awareness Is Vital47:40 AI in the Courtroom: Ethical and Legal Questions51:42 The Comments Section55:58 Cybersecurity Awareness Relies on Better Communication57:45 Clipboard Vulnerabilities Expose Samsung Users59:47 Brushing Scams Undermine Trust in Product Reviews01:03:14 SMS Scams Exploit User Trust Through Malicious Links💬 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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