Can I Be Phished?
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -The "Can I Be Phished?" podcast helps you learn how to analyze phishing emails by "unboxing" different messages each episode. So you can learn the subtle tricks used by attackers. We also try to have guests on the show to explore different perspectives on phishing and cybersecurity, always with a view to the impacts on businesses and individuals.
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Episodes
Ep. 8 - Zoom Zinger
October 25, 2021 02:26 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode, I explore a fake Zoom meeting invitation with Jeff Ton, author of Amplify Your Job Search, and Amplify Your Value. We all encounter so many online meetings these days, that a Zoom invitation is a great phishing pretext. Join us as we analyze one that illustrates how this works. Jeff is a former executive who now coaches others to maximize their potential in the IT industry. He shares insights into his experiences and lessons learned that make him a great speaker and auth...
Ep. 7 - Funny Fedex Phishing Message
June 21, 2021 11:51 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBWe take a look at a pretty obvious - you might even say "funny" - phishing email that tries to convince us that we're in for some great surprises from FedEx. Still, there are some good lessons in spotting phishing attacks, followed by some great tips and advice from Pete on marketing and managing money successfully. Whether you are a compliance manager, a CISO or an IT Service provider, you’ve got a communication and marketing challenge. How do you effectively get your message across t...
Ep. 6 - Deceitful Delivery
March 22, 2021 16:07 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBThis episode features Stuart Crawford, a fellow Canadian, now living in Florida. Stuart heads up Ulistic MSP Marketing, which helps service providers market their services to customers. Try the “CAN I BE PHISHED?” online self-assessment game to get a taste of how fun and effective gamified learning and assessment can be. The Click Armor Phishing Checklist In each episode, we’ll use our basic phishing checklist to analyze a different phishing message, so you can learn the clues about wha...
Ep. 5 - Vexatious Voicemail
March 22, 2021 15:57 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBThis episode features my guest Nora Cox, a veteran information security and risk management consultant. Nora and I worked together as Product Managers at security software company Entrust many years ago. Her experience in Chief Risk Officer and Chief Compliance Officer roles makes her a great source of wisdom for businesses looking to develop a security culture. Try the “CAN I BE PHISHED?” online self-assessment game to get a taste of how fun and effective gamified learning and assessment ...
Ep. 4 - Abnormal Administrator
March 22, 2021 15:46 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBThis episode features my guest Ted Demopoulos, a veteran security consultant and author I’ve known for many years. Ted works in all areas of security, and is very active in helping consultants and entrepreneurs build their companies. Ted helps me unbox a phishing message that appears to be from an email administrator saying that my account needs to be updated. Try the “CAN I BE PHISHED?” online self-assessment game to get a taste of how fun and effective gamified learning and assessment ca...
COVID CON - Unboxing a phishing message from the World Health Organization
October 23, 2020 20:26 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBShawn and Scott unbox a message that looks like it is from the WHO, with an offer to provide assistance. So, we get lots of good insights into this kind of cyber attack, and then explore Shawn's experience in ransomware incidents and some great recommendations on cyber insurance. Shawn is reachable at: http://twitter.com/shawnetuma http://linkedin.com/in/shawnetuma http://www.shawnetuma.com To comment on this episode, you can go to: www.clickarmor.ca/contact
Ep. 2. Unboxing a phishing message with a service expiry warning
September 02, 2020 03:04 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBEach week on Can I Be Phished?, we look at a different threat, to show you how to look for suspicious situations. In this episode: - Scott unboxes a phishing message that looks like a warning notice from a bank, saying his online banking service will soon be expiring. - We are assisted by Dave Ockwell-Jenner, VP of Information Security at Arctic Wolf, a managed security service provider (MSSP) - Dave also provides stories about tracking down advanced persistent threats in a corporate ne...
Can I Be Phished? #1 - Unboxing a malicious phishing message that impersonates an amazon email
June 18, 2020 03:54 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBUnboxing an Artificial Amazonian phishing message. Plus, an interview with Adam Crate of Grade A (MSP in Ottawa). Part 1: Unboxing Scott reviews the steps in the Can I Be Phished? phishing checklist, including: 1) Gut feel garbage check; 2) Sender sanity 3) Link elusiveness and 4) Body believability. A simple phishing message that impersonates an Amazon customer service email is analyzed using the checklist. (Video version is available on Youtube in the Click Armor channel.) Part 2: ...