Is Your Favourite AI Tool a Risk to Your Data?

This episode of The Awareness Angle unpacks the biggest cybersecurity threats that are making headlines. We break down the cyberattack on Leeds United and what it reveals about security gaps in sports organisations, along with Zapier’s data breach and the risks of poor data handling. Apple is facing legal pressure in the UK over encryption policies, raising serious questions about privacy, while Google rolls out AI spam protection—will it make a difference?We also dig into the rise of deepfake scams, where fraudsters use AI-generated content and fake celebrity endorsements to manipulate victims. With nearly 10% of employee GenAI prompts exposing sensitive data, companies need to rethink security policies and user education. Plus, we look at the fallout from Ublock Origin’s removal, the limits of Gmail’s phishing protection, and how security awareness training can be improved. Stay tuned for insights, practical tips, and a closer look at how the digital threat landscape is evolving!🕒 Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Awareness02:59 Leeds United Cyber Attack05:33 Zapier Security Incident11:19 Apple’s Legal Battle in the UK14:55 Google’s AI Spam Protection18:46 Deepfakes and Celebrity Scams28:57 GenAI and Sensitive Data Risks29:30 Dangers of GenAI Data Leaks32:34 User Education & Corporate Responsibility35:35 AI’s Impact on Job Transition38:21 Data Sensitivity in AI Usage41:27 Importance of Security Awareness44:27 Innovations in Security Training48:29 Future of Security Policies52:31 Reflections on uBlock Origin’s Removal56:31 Gmail’s Phishing Protection Limits💬 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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