Clippy's crypto comeback
Summary
In this episode, hosts Graham Cluley and Danny Palmer discuss a bizarre incident where Microsoft’s Twitter account was hijacked to promote a "Clippy" cryptocurrency scam. They also cover a 417% surge in cybercrime losses from social media and email account takeovers, offering tips to protect against these social engineering attacks. Additionally, the hosts share their "Picks of the Week" regarding Swiss railways and the free release of The Witcher 3 Remastered. The episode concludes with an interview with Christine Bartlett of Hack the Box, who discusses how organizations are measuring AI a…
Topics discussed
Intro: Cybersecurity Awareness Month and guest introduction
Sponsors and episode preview
Game: Choosing which celebrity island to swim to
Clippy's crypto scam on Microsoft's Twitter account
Sponsor: Vanta trust management platform
Rise in social media and email account hijacking scams
Top tips for protecting against cyber scams
Sponsor: Origin AI observability
Pick of the Week: Graham's trip to Davos, Switzerland
Pick of the Week: The Witcher 3 Remastered
Interview with Christine Bartlett on AI in cybersecurity
Outro, patron shoutouts, and show credits
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