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A helpful and hilarious take on the week's tech SNAFUs. Computer security industry veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault chat with guests about cybercrime, hacking, and online privacy. It's not your typical cybersecurity podcast... Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Rory Cellan-Jones. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @smashinsecurity, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app. New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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A helpful and hilarious take on the week's tech SNAFUs. Computer security industry veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault chat with guests about cybercrime, hacking, and online privacy. It's not your typical cybersecurity podcast... Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Rory Cellan-Jones. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @smashinsecurity, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app. New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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English


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Peeping perverts and FBI phone calls

3/19/2025
In episode 409 of the "Smashing Security" podcast, we uncover the curious case of the Chinese cyber-attack on Littleton's Electric Light Company, and a California landlord's hidden camera scandal. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: This is the FBI, open up. China's Volt Typhoon is on your networkLandlord recorded nude videos of woman tenant with cameras hidden in bedroom smoke detectors, lawsuit saysLandlord arrested after tenant discovers hidden camera in rented roomHidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to KnowShakespeare insults t-shirtOAS ExhibitionsCarole’s “Rusty Sage”Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: DrataAcronis Threat Research UnitVanta SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed! FOLLOW US: Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon, or on the

Duration:00:35:13

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A gag order backfires, and a snail mail ransom demand

3/12/2025
What happens when a healthcare giant’s legal threats ignite a Streisand Effect wildfire… while a ransomware gang appears to ditch the dark web for postage stamps? Find out about this, and more, in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: 'We wanted to help': Students arrested after exposing FreeHour security flawMedusa ransomware gang demands $2M from UK private health services providerMedusa Unveils Another 50TB of Stolen Data from HCRG Care Group, Giving Greater Insight Into the Scope of the BreachHCRG Care’s lawyers claimed an injunction issued in a “private” hearing required us to remove two posts. We didn’t complySecurity firm leaves more than five billion records exposed on unsecured databaseAfter threatening me with legal action, Keepnet Labs finally issues statement over data breachSophos apologises for going legal on school techiesMail Scam Targeting Corporate Executives Claims Ties to RansomwareOne of the nastiest ransomware groups around may have a whole new way of doing thingsSnail Mail Fail: Fake Ransom Note Campaign Preys on FearSeveranceSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementPalo Alto Networks

Duration:00:32:55

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HP's hold music, and human trafficking

3/5/2025
Journey with us to Myanmar's shadowy scam factories, where trafficked workers are forced to run romance-baiting and fake tech support scams, and find out why a company's mandatory hold time for tech support could lead to innocent users having their computers compromised. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Plus - don't miss our featured interview with Acronis CISO Gerald Beuchelt! Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: HP deliberately adds 15 minutes waiting time for telephone support callsHP mandated 15-minute wait time for callers - why that was good news for criminalsHow vulnerable people are trafficked to fuel a global cyber scam industryHundreds of foreigners freed from Myanmar's scam centres'I need help': Freed from Myanmar's scam centres, thousands are now strandedSome foreigners pulled out of Myanmar scam centres face struggle to get home'Pig Butchering' Scam: How China's 'Broken Tooth' stole over $75 bn from global investors using crypto currenciesScunthorpe problemScunthorpe Sans fontSociopath: A Memoir by Patric GagneSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: AcronisThreat VectorDrata SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on

Duration:00:53:43

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History's biggest heist just happened, and online abuse

2/26/2025
We explore how the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been hacked to the jaw-dropping tune of $1.5 billion, and we look at what is being done to better defend women and girls' safety online. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Incident Update: Unauthorized Activity Involving ETH Cold WalletBybit Launches Recovery Bounty Program with Rewards up to 10% of Stolen FundsZachXBT links Bybit hack to Lazarus GroupOnline Safety Act: explainerThese Are The 10 Most Complained-About TV Moments In Ofcom's HistoryOfcom to push for better age verification, filters and 40 other checks in new online child safety codeUK’s internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake pornGirlguiding research exposes alarming online harms facing girlsOfcom's approach to implementing the Online Safety ActWomen's abuse online: 'I get trolled every second, every day'Amanda’s funniest moments in MotherlandAmandalandCassandra Sci-Fi Thriller limited seriesSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password1password.com/smashingScanner.dev

Duration:00:32:48

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A crypto con exchange, and soaring ticket scams

2/19/2025
From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wanted, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire. Learn more about him, and how he became a geopolitical pawn between the US, France, and Russia. Plus! Hear how concert-goers are being warned about a swathe of scams hitting stadiums and arenas around the world. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. PLUS! Don't miss our featured interview with Cliff Crosland of Scanner.dev Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Russian National And Bitcoin Exchange Charged In 21-Count Indictment For Operating Alleged International Money Laundering Scheme And Allegedly Laundering Funds From Hack Of Mt. GoxBTC-e Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering ConspiracyUS releases Russian cybercriminal as part of exchange for teacher Marc FogelLloyds Bank issues urgent warning over Taylor Swift ticket scamsWarning after more than 120k people queue for Black Sabbath Villa Park tickets as fans say 'scam'‘Don’t buy tickets for Beyoncé’ - Minister Gayton McKenzie warns South Africans of concert scamBeyonce Cowboy Carter tour fake tickets scam: Ticketmaster warns fansSingapore ticket scam queen jailed for three years after conning 76 Taylor Swift fans of S$110,000Did Ozzy Osbourne really eat a bat?How to stop hiccupsThe Telepathy Tapes podcastSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password

Duration:00:51:47

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2/12/2025
The story of how hackers managed to compromise the US Government's official SEC Twitter account to boost the price of Bitcoins, AI isn't helping reduce the rife conspiracy theories inside classrooms, and is the funeral bell tolling for ransomware? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Jane Wakefield. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: SEC's Twitter account hacked to say Bitcoin ETFs approvedTwitter says it’s not its fault the SEC’s account got hackedSEC Twitter hack blamed on SIM swap attackThe SEC’s X account got hacked by a 25-year-old who went by ‘AGiantSchnauzer’ and got paid in Bitcoin, feds sayPupils share conspiracy theories for fun, with girls ‘more susceptible’AI chatbots unable to accurately summarise news, BBC findsUS-led cybersecurity coalition vows to not pay hackers' ransom demands35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim PaymentsRansomware: proposals to increase incident reporting and reduce payments to criminalsThe 2024 Ransomware Landscape: ‘Looking back on another painful year’The Space Doctor’s Big Idea by Randall MunroeReading guide: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and...

Duration:00:50:24

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Coinbase crypto heists, QR codes, and ransomware in the classroom

2/5/2025
In episode 403 of "Smashing Security" we dive into the mystery of $65 million vanishing from Coinbase users faster than J-Lo slipped into Graham's DMs, Geoff gives a poor grade for PowerSchool's security, and Carole takes a curious look at QR codes. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by The Lazarus Heist's Geoff White. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: ZachXBT’s threadCoinbase employee tells users not to use a VPN or ad blockerWhat PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of studentsQR codeReed–Solomon error correctionUrgent warning over QR code scam tricking drivers out of £100s at popular car parks Scam alert: QR code on an unexpected packageNew Star Blizzard spear-phishing campaign targets WhatsApp accountsWhat You Must Know Before Scanning a QR Code“More”“Money Men” by Dan McCrumBitter Orange Marmalade RecipeSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: Tailscaletailscale.com1Password1password.com/smashingCortex Symphony 2025

Duration:00:50:13

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Hackers get hacked, the British Museum IT shutdown, and social media kidnaps

1/29/2025
What happens when eager computer enthusiasts unknowingly download a trojanized hacking tool and find themselves on the wrong side of cybersecurity? A former employee's actions led to chaos and raise urgent questions about the security of cultural treasures. And join us as we explore the alarming trend of social media influencers staging fake kidnappings. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Lianne Potter from the "Compromising Positions" podcast. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: No Honour Among Thieves: Uncovering a Trojanized XWorm RAT Builder Propagated by Threat Actors and Disrupting Its OperationsBritish Museum forced to partly close after alleged IT attack by former employeeChart: What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?Tikked off: What happens when TikTok fame fadesInfluencer burnout is realInfluencer slammed for staging fake kidnapping plot because she was ‘bored’"Mom influencer" Katie Sorensen sentenced to jail for falsely claiming couple tried to kidnap her kids at a crafts storeStock market influencer on the way to Coldplay concert kidnapped by data theft gangRaycast“Thank Goodness You’re Here” video gameThe We Society PodcastSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: Tailscaletailscale.com1Password

Duration:00:47:02

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Hacks on the high seas, and how your home can be stolen under your nose

1/22/2025
An Italian hacker makes the grade and ends up in choppy waters, and hear true stories of title deed transfer scams. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Plus - don't miss our featured interview with Avery Pennarun of Tailscale. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Report from Corriere Di Bologna newspaperCaro Musk, assumi subito l’hacker quindicenne di Cesena15-Year-Old Hacker Diverts Ships in Mediterranean Sea for Fun90-year-old immigrant could lose Brooklyn home after deed theft scam, family saysProtect your home. Spot the signs of deed theftWoman Charged for Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley’s FamilyHome Title Theft: How To Protect YourselfHere’s How Scammers in America Can Take the Title to Your Home Without You Knowing ItCould a Criminal Use Deed Fraud to Steal Your Entire Home?Could Fraudsters Steal Your Home From Under Your Nose?Wizard ZinesListen for the LieSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: Tailscaletailscale.com1Password

Duration:00:49:51

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Hacker games, AI travel surveillance, and 25 years of IoT

1/15/2025
The video game Path of Exile 2 suffers a security breach, we explore the issues of using predictive algorithms in travel surveillance systems, and the very worst IoT devices are put on show in Las Vegas. Oh, and has Elon Musk accidentally revealed he cheats at video games? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Player of Games‘Path of Exile 2’ Players Call Bulls**t on Elon Musk’s Video Game StreamElon Musk "Playing" Path of Exile 2Elon Musk is Lying About Being Good at Video GamesElon Musk Streams His ”Totally Not Boosted” ‘Path of Exile 2’ Character, Proves He Has No Idea What He’s DoingHacker Broke into ‘Path of Exile 2’ Admin Account, Hijacked Wave of CharactersInside the Black Box of Predictive Travel SurveillanceAverage Number of Smart Devices in a Home 2025Global IoT and non-IoT connections 2010-2025U.S. Cyber Trust Mark: New Label for IoT DevicesHow the Internet of Things will be good for the planetThe ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates sayThe CES worst in show awards lampoon AI everthingThe Worst Devices of CES 2025!!This Could Be Your AI Robot Girlfriend - For $175,000

Duration:00:49:15

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Honey in hot water, and reset your devices

1/8/2025
Ever wonder how those "free" browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you with less savings and your favorite YouTubers with empty pockets. Plus, we take a look at Kagi, the search engine you pay not to show you adverts, and discuss what you should do with your old, no-longer-wanted technology. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Exposing the Honey Influencer ScamThe Honey Scam: Explained14 million people don’t know how to erase their data from an old deviceElectronics hoarding habit among Brits and Americans Practical advice for online and electronic devicesHow to factory reset your Google Pixel phoneHow to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touchReset your Android device to factory settingsErase your Mac and reset it to factory settingsReset your PCHow do I perform a factory reset on my Samsung mobile device?KagiBattery Heated ClothingSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementBigID SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on

Duration:00:37:16

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Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme

12/18/2024
This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing a ransomware attack. All this and more is discussed in the latest jam-packed edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Mark Stockley of "The AI Fix" podcast. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: CAPTCHAs from hell“DeceptionAds” — Fake Captcha Driving Infostealer Infections and a Glimpse to the Dark Side of Internet AdvertisingAI Safety Clock Ticks Closer To ‘Midnight,’ Signifying Rising RiskKrispy Kreme admits there's a hole in its securityNutritional and Allergen Information&UDM=14Does one line fix Google?ElevenLabsThe GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementBigIDThreatLocker SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed! FOLLOW US: Follow us on

Duration:00:48:51

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Snowflake hackers, and under the influence

12/11/2024
A Canadian man is arrested in relation to the Snowflake hacks from earlier this year - after a cybersecurity researcher managed to track his identity, and a cryptocurrency-trading Instagram influencer is in trouble with the law. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Accused Kitchener hacker unmasked after threatening woman onlineCanadian Man Arrested in Snowflake Data ExtortionsWho wants to be next?Crypto Trader Kills His Mum For £500k After Going Into Debt To Maintain 'Perfect Lifestyle'Autopsy reveals injuries on body of Colleen Rebelo’s body after alleged murderInfluencer Marketing Statistics 2024BLACKkKLANSMAN trailerA Soft MurmurSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementBigIDThreatLocker SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed! FOLLOW US: Follow us on

Duration:00:35:21

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Dishy DDoS dramas, and mining our minds for data

12/4/2024
A CEO is arrested for turning satellite receivers into DDoS attack weapons! Then, we'll journey into the world of bossware and "affective computing" and explore how AI is learning to read our emotions – is this the future of work, or a recipe for dystopia? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Korea arrests CEO for adding DDoS feature to satellite receiversData on our minds: affective computing at workHow Much Does 'Bossware' Really Curb Remote Work Slacking?MN8 – 2 Channel EEG HeadphonesCommercial EEG Headsets for Enterprises ‘Bossware’ computer tracking devices harm workers’ wellbeing, says reportYour Company’s Bossware Could Get You in Legal TroubleThe Abandoned, Apocalyptic Architecture of One Bold 1970s Retail ChainBankrupt - BEST Products Co.Defunct BEST Products Store Architecture DocumentaryPlay Winning CribbageCribbage ClassicSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementBlackBerryThreatLocker SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review...

Duration:00:34:52

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Gym hacking, disappearing DNA, and a social lockout

11/27/2024
A Kansas City man is accused of hacking into local businesses, not to steal money, but to... get a cheaper gym membership? A DNA-testing firm has vanished, leaving customers in the dark about what's happened to their sensitive genetic data. And Australia mulls a social media ban for youngsters. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Anna Brading. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: KC Man Indicted for Computer HackingDNA testing company vanishes along with its customers’ genetic dataDNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warningAustralia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16The government has introduced laws for its social media ban. But key details are still missingAustralia's under-16 social media age ban legislation excludes messaging appsAustralia’s plan to ban children from social media popular but problematicWhich Countries Are Considering Social Media Bans For Teens?Graham’s previous encounter with hobs with knobs“The Day of the Jackal” trailer"Anora” trailerSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementVantaThreatLocker

Duration:00:49:31

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Digital arrest scams and stream-jacking

11/20/2024
In our latest episode we discuss how a woman hid under the bed after scammers told her she was under "digital arrest", how hackers are hijacking YouTube channels through malicious sponsorship deals, and how one phone company is turning the tables on fraudsters through deepfake AI. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Maria Varmazis. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: 'You are under digital arrest': Inside a scam looting millions from IndiansDigital Arrest Scam: How You Can Stay SafeTamil Nadu Professor Placed Under Digital Arrest, Duped of Rs 10 Lakh'Mann Ki Baat' episode 115“My YouTube Channel Got Deleted Last Night..”NCA shuts down major fraud platform responsible for 1.8 million scam callsO2 launches free anti-scam caller identification for millions of customersAI Scambaiters: O2 creates AI Granny to waste scammers’ time“StreamJacking” - Hijacking Hundreds of YouTube Channels Per Day Propagating Elon Musk Branded Crypto Giveaway ScamsGraham Cluley on BlueskyMaria Varmazis on BlueskyDan Da DanButter by Asako Yuzuki'Butter' book review: Meditations on murdersSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementVanta

Duration:00:44:37

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Who needs a laptop to hack when you have a Firestick?

11/13/2024
Arion Kurtaj, a teenager from the UK, amassed a fortune through audacious cybercrimes. From stealing Grand Theft Auto 6 secrets to erasing Brazil's COVID vaccination data, his exploits were legendary. But his hacking spree took a bizarre turn when he was placed under police protection... in a Travelodge outside Oxford. Plus Bengal cat lovers in Australia should be on their guard, as your furry feline friends might be leading you into a dangerous trap., and there's yet more headaches for troubled 23andMe. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Thom Langford. Plus don't miss our featured interview with Paul Fryer from BlackBerry. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: FBI issues warning as crooks ramp up emergency data request scamsOptimistic father of LAPSUS$ hacking suspect says he’s going to try to stop him using computersLAPSUS$: GTA 6 hacker handed indefinite hospital orderThis Teenage Hacker Became a Legend Attacking Companies. Then His Rivals Attacked HimBengal cat lovers in Australia get psspsspss’d in Google-driven Gootloader campaignStruggling DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workersRemember That DNA You Gave 23andMe?Big Pharma Would Like Your DNAAddressing Data Security Concerns - Action PlanYTCHSpace: 1999 opening titlesSpace: 1999Wicked movie: Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on dollsThe Wicked MovieMattel's 'Wicked' Movie Dolls Mistakenly List Porn Site on PackagingSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs,...

Duration:01:02:36

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Pasta spies and private eyes, and are you applying for a ghost job?

11/6/2024
Mamma Mia! A major hacking scandal in Italy has expanded to include alleged involvement from Israel and the Vatican, and just why are companies advertising jobs that don't exist? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Massive hack-for-hire scandal rocks Italian political elitesDossieraggi, i contatti con il Mossad e i dati passati al Vaticano. “Aiutiamo la Chiesa contro la Russia o no?”That position you just applied for might be a 'ghost job' that'll never be filledGhost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist?Job boards are still rife with 'ghost jobs'. What's the point?How To Spot Ghost Jobs And Make Your Job Search More EfficientWhat Are Ghost Jobs and How Can You Avoid Them?That job you applied for might not exist. Here's what's behind a boom in "ghost jobs."The Coming StormThings fell apartSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementVantaFlashpoint SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Become a supporter via Patreon or

Duration:00:31:17

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The secret Strava service, deepfakes, and crocodiles

10/30/2024
In this week's episode your hosts practice standing on one leg, Carole gives Graham a deepfake quiz, and we investigate how Strava may be exposing the movements of world leaders. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Smashing Security #063: Carole’s backPrivacy of fitness tracking apps in the spotlight after soldiers' exercise routes shared onlineSmashing Security #330: Deepfake Martin Lewis, and a deadly jog in the parkHow Emmanuel Macron can be trackedHow Emmanuel Macron can be trackedThe Pentagon Wants to Use AI to Create Deepfake Internet UsersIs AI eroding democracy ahead of the US election?Fooled twice: People cannot detect deepfakes but think they canDetect FakesDON'T LET AI STEAL YOUR VOTE!Deepfakes fool more than half of Americans, UVU study showsCrocodiles Of The WorldHere's How Long You Should Be Able To Stand On 1 Leg By AgeSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: BlackBerry1Password Extended Access ManagementVanta SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us...

Duration:00:35:10

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When security firms get hacked, and your new North Korean remote worker

10/23/2024
The SolarWinds have returned to haunt four cybersecurity companies who tried to hide their breaches and ended up with their trousers around their ankles, and North Korea succeeds in getting one of its IT workers hired... but what's their plan? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: SolarWinds Sunburst supply chain attackRep. Katie Porter slams SolarWinds for its poor passwordsSEC Charges Four Companies With Misleading Cyber DisclosuresWestern firm hacked by North Korean cybercriminal hired as remote IT workerEngaging with a Remote Workforce: Statistics and Strategies for Success67% Of U.S. Employers To Lose Employees To Remote Work In 2024A company's remote-working hire turns out to be in North Korea. He tried to hold it to ransomUS company accidentally hires North Korean for remote work, gets blackmailed when they try to fire himWatch “Undercover: Exposing the Far Right”Undercover film exposing UK far-right activists pulled from London festivalKermode and Mayo’s TakeThe Fear of God: 25 Years of the ExorcistSmashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access ManagementVanta

Duration:00:30:38