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  The Hidden Dangers of Forgotten Accounts: Why It Pays to Clean House 02.10.2025 6хв

  Forgotten online accounts can expose you to serious risks, as outdated platforms with weak security often become easy targets for cybercriminals. This month’s OUCH! explains how to track down old accounts, secure or delete them, and protect your personal information with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and d...
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  Passkeys – A Simpler and Safer Way to Sign In 01.09.2025 6хв

  Even long, complex passwords can be stolen - just ask Sarah, whose strong password didn’t stop a smishing scam from draining her bank account. This month’s OUCH! introduces Passkeys as a safer, simpler way to sign in, using biometrics instead of passwords to keep your accounts secure and phishing-proof OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SA...
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  Spotting Online Job Scams 01.08.2025 7хв

  This episode dives into the rise of online job scams, using Maria’s story to illustrate how scammers exploit trust and urgency. Learn how these scams work, the common warning signs to watch for, and what steps you can take to stay safe while job hunting online. OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instruct...
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  Protecting our Seniors from Scams 06.07.2025 10хв

  This month’s OUCH! newsletter shares how scammers target seniors and what families can do to help protect their loved ones. OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, su...
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  Defending Against Malware: The Invisible Enemy 05.06.2025 8хв

  In this episode, we unpack how malware can silently take over your devices and compromise your most sensitive data—all from a single click. Using a real-world story of a freelance designer caught off guard by a fake project brief, we reveal how malware spreads, what it can do, and the simple steps you can take to defend yourself. OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully ...
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  How Cybercriminals Exploit Your Emotions 03.05.2025 7хв

  In this episode, we explore how cybercriminals exploit your emotions—like fear, urgency, and trust—to trick you into making snap decisions. Through a real-world scam involving a mother and a fake text from her “daughter,” we break down the emotional triggers behind common attacks and how to spot them before it’s too late OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researche...
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  Account Takeovers and Emotional Predators 01.04.2025 10хв

  In this premier episode of the OUCH! Podcast, we’re diving into account takeovers—how cybercriminals hijack social media accounts, exploit trust, and trick you into sending money. --- Host: Lance Spitzner Lance Spitzner has over 25 years of security experience in cyber threat research, security architecture, and security culture and training. He played a pivotal role in pioneering the fields of deception and cyber intelligence by creating honeynets and founding the Honeynet Project. Lance has...