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Joel Anker 7 Episodes Oct 2, 2025

OUCH! is a podcast that expands on the monthly OUCH! cybersecurity newsletter. Each episode dives deeper into timely security topics and provides practical advice to help individuals and organizations protect themselves online. The show aims to give listeners extra insights so they can stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. It is hosted by Joel Anker and is part of the OUCH! brand.

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The Hidden Dangers of Forgotten Accounts: Why It Pays to Clean House Oct 2, 2025 368 Forgotten online accounts can expose you to serious risks, as outdated platforms with weak security often become easy targets for cybercriminals.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

Passkeys – A Simpler and Safer Way to Sign In Sep 1, 2025 389 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-proofOUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Publ

Spotting Online Job Scams Aug 1, 2025 435 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,

Protecting our Seniors from Scams Jul 6, 2025 640 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 de

Defending Against Malware: The Invisible Enemy Jun 5, 2025 500 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 newslette

How Cybercriminals Exploit Your Emotions May 3, 2025 424 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 designe

Account Takeovers and Emotional Predators Apr 1, 2025 611 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 SpitznerLance 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 decep

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