dotpaw podcast - Cyber Security

dotpaw podcast · Dec 18, 2025 · 43m

Here are the top 10 cybersecurity risks to end users in 2025:

Phishing attacks (including spear-phishing & smishing)

Ransomware

Weak or stolen passwords/reused credentials

Malware from drive-by downloads & malicious apps

Unpatched software & operating systems

AI-powered social engineering/deepfakes

Supply-chain attacks (fake updates, compromised apps)

Public Wi-Fi/man-in-the-middle attacks

Identity theft & credential stuffing

IoT/smart home device vulnerabilities

Here are the top 10 ways end users can avoid those risks:

Use unique, strong passphrases + password manager

Enable MFA everywhere…