The Awareness Angle - Episode 7
In this episode of The Awareness Angle, we explore the latest cybersecurity news, including recent Chrome extension hacks affecting over 600,000 users, AI-driven deepfakes, and proposed healthcare cybersecurity regulations aimed at combating ransomware. We also discuss strategies for enhancing security awareness programs in 2025, offering practical tips for protecting personal devices and countering risks from AI-driven misinformation.
The episode examines broader themes like storytelling in education, innovative approaches to CAPTCHA designs, and the dangers of unchecked social media hoaxes. We highlight the significance of verification in online transactions and address the ethical considerations surrounding influencer marketing, emphasizing the need for trust and transparency in digital platforms.
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💬 Episode 6 Discussion Points
Encanto 2 - AI Overview Fail
https://www.reddit.com/r/NonPoliticalTwitter/comments/1hoig6r/not_coming_to_a_theater_near_you/
16 Chrome Extensions Hacked
https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/16-chrome-extensions-hacked-exposing.html
Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk
Live DeepFake ID Extortion Attempt Revealed
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hallblake_chinese-threat-actors-are-using-generative-activity-7278424783657046018-uOHr/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed new cybersecurity rules
https://uk.pcmag.com/security/156040/us-healthcare-providers-may-be-hit-with-new-cybersecurity-rules
Phone Thieves - Protection Advice
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/mobiles/steps-to-take-before-your-phone-is-stolen/
Korean Language Lessons
https://www.instagram.com/p/DClllvrKgpX/
Thousands left waiting in NYE Fireworks Hoax
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/01/thousands-throng-central-birmingham-after-new-years-eve-fireworks-hoax
The Best Captcha ever? Doom Captcha!
https://doom-captcha.vercel.app/
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