Smashing Security

Graham Cluley

Stories from the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and rogue AI.

Smashing Security isn’t your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity keynote speaker and industry veteran Graham Cluley, it serves up weekly tales of cybercrime, hacking horror stories, privacy blunders, and tech mishaps - all with sharp insight, a sense of humour, and zero tolerance for tech waffle.

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 Jack Rhysider.

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New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK).

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Dec 18, 2024 · 48 min
Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme
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 - Reddit. “DeceptionAds” — Fake Captcha Driving Infostealer Infections and a Glimpse to the Dark Side of Internet Advertising - Guardio. AI Safety Clock Ticks Closer To ‘Midnight,’ Signifying Rising Risk - Forbes. Krispy Kreme admits there's a hole in its security - The Register. Nutritional and Allergen Information - Krispy Kreme. &UDM=14. Does one line fix Google? - Tedium. ElevenLabs. The GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024 - GCHQ. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. BigID - Start protecting your sensitive data wherever it lives with BigID. Get a free demo to how your organization can reduce data risk and accelerate the adoption of generative AI. ThreatLocker - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today! 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 Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 11, 2024 · 35 min
Snowflake hackers, and under the influence
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 online - The Waterloo Region Record. Canadian Man Arrested in Snowflake Data Extortions - Krebs on Security. Who wants to be next? - Bluesky post by Allison Nixon. Crypto Trader Kills His Mum For £500k After Going Into Debt To Maintain 'Perfect Lifestyle' - IB Times. Autopsy reveals injuries on body of Colleen Rebelo’s body after alleged murder - Australia News. Influencer Marketing Statistics 2024 - Artios. BLACKkKLANSMAN trailer - YouTube. A Soft Murmur. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. BigID - Start protecting your sensitive data wherever it lives with BigID. Get a free demo to how your organization can reduce data risk and accelerate the adoption of generative AI. ThreatLocker - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today! 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 Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 4, 2024 · 34 min
Dishy DDoS dramas, and mining our minds for data
A CEO is arrested for turning satellite receivers into DDoS attack weapons, and we 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 receivers - Bleeping Computer. Data on our minds: affective computing at work - IFOW. How Much Does 'Bossware' Really Curb Remote Work Slacking? - Inc. MN8 – 2 Channel EEG Headphones - Emotiv. Commercial EEG Headsets for Enterprises - Emotiv. ‘Bossware’ computer tracking devices harm workers’ wellbeing, says report - The Times. Your Company’s Bossware Could Get You in Legal Trouble - 1Password. The Abandoned, Apocalyptic Architecture of One Bold 1970s Retail Chain - Atlas Obscura. Bankrupt - BEST Products Co. - YouTube. Defunct BEST Products Store Architecture Documentary - YouTube. Play Winning Cribbage - Amazon. Cribbage Classic - iOS App Store. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. BlackBerry - Tune in and empower your team with the knowledge to stay connected, no matter what crisis. Learn more about BlackBerry's critical event management solutions. ThreatLocker - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today! 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 Twitter Bluesky or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 27, 2024 · 49 min
Gym hacking, disappearing DNA, and a social lockout
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 Hacking - Department of Justice. DNA testing company vanishes along with its customers’ genetic data - Malwarebytes. DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning - BBC News. Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16 - Reuters. The government has introduced laws for its social media ban. But key details are still missing - The Conversation. Australia's under-16 social media age ban legislation excludes messaging apps - YouTube. Australia’s plan to ban children from social media popular but problematic - PBS News. Which Countries Are Considering Social Media Bans For Teens? - Newsweek. Graham’s previous encounter with hobs with knobs - Smashing Security. “The Day of the Jackal” trailer - YouTube. "Anora” trailer - YouTube. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! ThreatLocker - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today! 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 Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 20, 2024 · 44 min
Digital arrest scams and stream-jacking
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 Indians - BBC News. Digital Arrest Scam: How You Can Stay Safe - YouTube. Tamil Nadu Professor Placed Under Digital Arrest, Duped of Rs 10 Lakh - YouTube. 'Mann Ki Baat' episode 115 - India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “My YouTube Channel Got Deleted Last Night..” - Bitz on YouTube. NCA shuts down major fraud platform responsible for 1.8 million scam calls - National Crime Agency. O2 launches free anti-scam caller identification for millions of customers - O2. AI Scambaiters: O2 creates AI Granny to waste scammers’ time - YouTube. “StreamJacking” - Hijacking Hundreds of YouTube Channels Per Day Propagating Elon Musk Branded Crypto Giveaway Scams - Guardio. Graham Cluley on Bluesky. Maria Varmazis on Bluesky. Dan Da Dan - Netflix. Butter by Asako Yuzuki - Harper Collins. 'Butter' book review: Meditations on murders - The Guardian. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! ThreatLocker - the Zero Trust endpoint protection platform that provides enterprise-level cybersecurity to organizations globally. Start your 30-day free trial today! SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed! FOLLOW US: Follow us on Bluesky, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 13, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Who needs a laptop to hack when you have a Firestick?
Arion Kurtaj, a teenager from the UK, amassed a fortune through audacious cybercrimes. From stealing Grand Theft Auto 6 secrets to erasing Brazil's COVID vaccination data, his exploits were legendary. But his hacking spree took a bizarre turn when he was placed under police protection... in a Travelodge outside Oxford. Plus Bengal cat lovers in Australia should be on their guard, as your furry feline friends might be leading you into a dangerous trap., and there's yet more headaches for troubled 23andMe. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Thom Langford. Plus don't miss our featured interview with Paul Fryer from BlackBerry. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: FBI issues warning as crooks ramp up emergency data request scams - The Register. Optimistic father of LAPSUS$ hacking suspect says he’s going to try to stop him using computers - Graham Cluley. LAPSUS$: GTA 6 hacker handed indefinite hospital order - BBC News. This Teenage Hacker Became a Legend Attacking Companies. Then His Rivals Attacked Him - Wall Street Journal. Bengal cat lovers in Australia get psspsspss’d in Google-driven Gootloader campaign - Sophos. Struggling DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers - BBC News. Remember That DNA You Gave 23andMe? - The Atlantic. Big Pharma Would Like Your DNA - The Atlantic. Addressing Data Security Concerns - Action Plan - 23andMe Blog. YTCH - YouTube-like cable TV. Space: 1999 opening titles - YouTube. Space: 1999 - Wikipedia. Wicked movie: Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on dolls - BBC News. The Wicked Movie - Official Wicked Movie site. Mattel's 'Wicked' Movie Dolls Mistakenly List Porn Site on Packaging - Variety. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: BlackBerry - Tune in and empower your team with the knowledge to stay connected, no matter what crisis. Learn more about BlackBerry's critical event management solutions. 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, Bluesky, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 6, 2024 · 31 min
Pasta spies and private eyes, and are you applying for a ghost job?
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 elites - Politico. Dossieraggi, i contatti con il Mossad e i dati passati al Vaticano. “Aiutiamo la Chiesa contro la Russia o no?” - La Repubblica. That position you just applied for might be a 'ghost job' that'll never be filled - The Register. Ghost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist? - The Guardian. Job boards are still rife with 'ghost jobs'. What's the point? - BBC. How To Spot Ghost Jobs And Make Your Job Search More Efficient - Forbes. What Are Ghost Jobs and How Can You Avoid Them? - Tech.co That job you applied for might not exist. Here's what's behind a boom in "ghost jobs." - CBS News. The Coming Storm - BBC Radio 4. Things fell apart - BBC Sounds. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! Flashpoint - Access the industry’s best threat data and intelligence. 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 30, 2024 · 35 min
The secret Strava service, deepfakes, and crocodiles
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 back. Privacy of fitness tracking apps in the spotlight after soldiers' exercise routes shared online - We Live Security. Smashing Security #330: Deepfake Martin Lewis, and a deadly jog in the park. How Emmanuel Macron can be tracked - Le Monde. How Emmanuel Macron can be tracked - YouTube. The Pentagon Wants to Use AI to Create Deepfake Internet Users - Intercept. Is AI eroding democracy ahead of the US election? - BBC News. Fooled twice: People cannot detect deepfakes but think they can - PMC. Detect Fakes - Kellogg Northwestern. DON'T LET AI STEAL YOUR VOTE! - YouTube. Deepfakes fool more than half of Americans, UVU study shows - KLS News radio. Crocodiles Of The World. Here's How Long You Should Be Able To Stand On 1 Leg By Age - Huffington Post. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: BlackBerry - Tune in and empower your team with the knowledge to stay connected, no matter what crisis. Learn more about BlackBerry's critical event management solutions. 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 23, 2024 · 30 min
When security firms get hacked, and your new North Korean remote worker
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 attack - Wikipedia. Rep. Katie Porter slams SolarWinds for its poor passwords - Twitter. SEC Charges Four Companies With Misleading Cyber Disclosures - SEC. Western firm hacked by North Korean cybercriminal hired as remote IT worker - Computing. Engaging with a Remote Workforce: Statistics and Strategies for Success - Government Events. 67% Of U.S. Employers To Lose Employees To Remote Work In 2024 - Forbes. A company's remote-working hire turns out to be in North Korea. He tried to hold it to ransom - Business Insider. US company accidentally hires North Korean for remote work, gets blackmailed when they try to fire him - IBTimes. Watch “Undercover: Exposing the Far Right” - Channel 4. Undercover film exposing UK far-right activists pulled from London festival - The Guardian. Kermode and Mayo’s Take - YouTube. The Fear of God: 25 Years of the Exorcist – BBC iPlayer. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 16, 2024 · 37 min
WordPress vs WP Engine, and the Internet Archive is down
WordPress's emperor, Matt Mullenweg, demands a hefty tribute from WP Engine, and a battle erupts, leaving millions of websites hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, the Internet Archive, a digital library preserving our online history, is under siege from hackers. 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: WP Engine is not WordPress - WordPress. Secure Custom Fields - WordPress. Tweet from Advanced Custom Fields. Advisory: Advanced Custom Fields changes - Tim Nash. WordPress saga escalates as WP Engine plugin forcibly forked and legal letters fly - The Register. Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users - Bleeping Computer. The Internet Archive is still down but will return in ‘days, not weeks’ - The Verge. Dimsdale podcasts - OTR radio drama comedy and more. Jeff Goldblum’s furiously fun Greek gods drama is a masterpiece - The Guardian. KAOS - Netflix. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! Flashpoint - Access the industry’s best threat data and intelligence. 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 9, 2024 · 39 min
Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout
Join us as we delve into the world of unexpected security breaches and legal loopholes, where your robot vacuum cleaner might be spying on you, and ordering a pizza could cost you your right to sue. 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: We hacked a robot vacuum — and could watch live through its camera - ABC News. Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit - NY Times. A court blocks a couple from suing Uber over a crash, citing terms and conditions - NPR. Taken for a Ride: Parents Can't Sue Uber Over Crash After Daughter's Uber Eats Order - Law.inc New Jersey Court Bars Uber Crash Victims from Lawsuit, Citing App Agreement - The Legal Journal. Couple Seriously Injured in Uber Crash Blocked From Court by Uber Eats Terms - The Insurance Journal. Disney axes bid to stop wrongful death lawsuit over Disney+ terms - BBC. Sherwood - BBC iPlayer. Chocolate Guinness Cake - Nigella. The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had - Sally's Baking Addiction. My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe - Sally's Baking Addiction. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: SentinelOne - secure and protect every aspect of your cloud in real-time. 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 2, 2024 · 33 min
Breaches in your genes, and Kaspersky switcheroo raises a red flag
From family tree to jail cell? A hacker is alleged to have exploited information on genealogy websites to steal millions from public companies. Meanwhile, Kaspersky's US customers are wondering - what on earth is UltraAV? 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: U.K. National Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Hack-to-Trade Fraud Scheme - US Department of Justice. Sophos punts anti-virus for Klingons - The Register. Designating Kaspersky Lab Leadership in Response to Continued Cybersecurity Risks - US Department of Treasury. Kaspersky says Uncle Sam snubbed its verification proposal - The Register. Use Kaspersky Antivirus Software? You'll Be Migrated to Pango's UltraAV - PC Mag. Kaspersky software replaced by 'UltraAV' on some US PCs - The Register. Need Instructions on Refunds for those who bought multi-year subscriptions - Kaspersky. US bans Kaspersky antivirus software for alleged Russian links - BBC News. Who gave you permission to put UltraAV on my computer? - Kaspersky Total Security. MusicBrainz Picard - Cross-platform music tagger powered by the MusicBrainz database. 100 Chefs Will Slice Through the Competition in Culinary Class Wars - Netflix. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: SentinelOne - secure and protect every aspect of your cloud in real-time. 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 25, 2024 · 35 min
The $230 million crypto handbag heist, and misinformation on social media
Two men are accused of stealing almost a quarter of a billion dollars from one person's cryptocurrency wallet, but why on earth would they be handing out handbags to strangers? And social media comes under the spotlight once more, as we ask if you are delving into misinformation in your most private moments... 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: ZachXBT’s thread on Twitter. Indictment Charges Two in $230 Million Cryptocurrency Scam - Department of Justice. Two men arrested one month after $230 million of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim - Bitdefender. Skylar Harrison tells her handbag story - TikTok. Social media’s role in fueling extremism and misinformation in a divided political climate - PBS News. Misinformation on social media - statistics & facts - Pew Research. Social Media and News Fact Sheet, 2024 - Pew Research Center. "Hyperactive" by Lasse Gjertsen - YouTube. Cribbage JD - Play Online - Cardsjd. Paddlers Cribbage - L.L. Bean. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: SentinelOne - secure and protect every aspect of your cloud in real-time. 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 18, 2024 · 37 min
TFL security derailed, and is Trump the king of crypto?
Transport for London (TfL) suffers a cybersecurity incident and tells its 30,000 staff they will all have to their identities verified... in-person. Who might have been behind the attack and why? Meanwhile, Donald Trump's curious relationship with cryptocurrency is explored. All this and Demi Moore 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. (This episode was recorded before the former US President survived a second assassination attempt) Episode links: TFL cybersecurity incident announcement. TFL Employee Hub. DICK'S shuts down email, locks employee accounts after cyberattack - Bleeping Computer. MGM Resorts shuts down IT systems and slot machines go quiet following "cybersecurity incident" - Hot for Security. Teenage suspect in MGM Resorts hack arrested in Britain - The Record. Arrest made in NCA investigation into Transport for London cyber attack - NCA. Donald Trump Prepares to Unveil World Liberty Financial, a Cryptocurrency Business - The New York Times. Behind the Trump Crypto Project Is a Self-Described ‘Dirtbag of the Internet’ - Bloomberg. Cryptocurrency price on July 22: Bitcoin hits $68,000 level, Dogecoin, Avalanche surge up to 11% - The Economic Times. Trump vows to make US ‘world capital of crypto,’ taps Musk for new task force - CoinTelegraph. What bankers need to know about Trump's World Liberty Financial - Yahoo! Finance. Bitcoin soars to two-week high after Trump attack - Reuters. Trump pitches himself as 'crypto president' at San Francisco tech fundraiser - Reuters. Aave fork on Blast mistakenly liquidated $26m - Crypto news. Crypto Talk With Chase Hero - Ep.7 (The Watchers) - YouTube. Tamdrum. ”Inside Out” by Demi Moore - HarperCollins. THE SUBSTANCE trailer - YouTube. Demi's Big Moment - Vanity Fair. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Flashpoint - Access the industry’s best threat data and intelligence. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 11, 2024 · 33 min
A room with a view, AI music shenanigans, and a cocaine bear
It's a case of algorithm and blues as we look into an AI music scam, Ukraine believes it has caught a spy high in the sky, and a cocaine-fuelled bear goes on the rampage. 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: Ukrainian detained for allegedly installing CCTV cameras to aid Russian attacks - The Record. Russia calls for restrictions on surveillance cameras, dating apps in cities under attack from Ukraine - The Record. Christo and Jeanne-Claude art projects. North Carolina Musician Charged With Music Streaming Fraud Aided By Artificial Intelligence - United States Department of Justice. Man Arrested for Creating Fake Bands With AI, Then Making $10 Million by Listening to Their Songs With Bots - The Futurist. Kobo Clara BW ereader - Kobo. Cocaine Bear: Why? - The Atlantic. Cocaine Bear Official trailer - YouTube. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Sysdig - Secure your cloud in real time. Detect, investigate, and respond to threats at cloud speed. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 4, 2024 · 54 min
The Godfather club, and AirTags to the rescue
There's a whole new dating scam that could mean you end up out of pocket (or beaten up) after a first date with a glamorous admirer, and a woman in Los Alamos uses an Air Tag to entrap a thief. Plus - don't miss our featured interview with Maya Levine of Sysdig. All this, and a very bad Cockney accent, in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by industry veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Mail Theft Suspect Apprehended Using AirTag - Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Google and Apple deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in Android and iOS - Google Security blog. Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android - Apple. Barclays Scams Bulletin: Men more likely to fall victim to romance scams, while women lose more money - Barclays. 3 men trapped by same woman: Journalist on modus operandi of dating app scams - India Today. Mumbai club under fire for 'dating scam' after man gets Rs 61,000 bill - India News. Romance scams in 2024 + online dating statistics - Norton. Tips for romance scams - Better Business Bureau. What to know about romance scams - Consumer Advice. The Godfather club dating app scam in Mumbai - YouTube. What accent does Butcher have in ‘The Boys’? - NME. Shokz bone conduction headphones - Shokz. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management - Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. Sysdig - Secure your cloud in real time. Detect, investigate, and respond to threats at cloud speed. Material Security – email security that covers the full threat landscape – stopping new flavors of phishing and pretexting attacks in their tracks, while also protecting accounts and data from exploit or exposure. 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 5, 2024 · 41 min
Smashing Security presents The AI Fix: An AI cookery dumpster fire, the ARC prize, and a creepy new AI friend
While "Smashing Security" is on its summer holiday, here's a chance to listen to an episode of its sister show - "The AI Fix". In episode ten of The AI Fix, Graham attempts to say "quinoa", Mark draws a line in the amper-sand, ChatGPT becomes an expert in solar panels and bomb disposal, and our hosts watch a terrifying trailer for a creepy new AI friend. Graham discovers that the world of AI cookery is a soggy, limey mess, and learns an unusual trick for making a great mojito, while Mark pits his co-host against the cleverest AI brains in the world. Episode links: OpenAI starts rollout of Advanced Voice Mode. UK Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans. Friend trailer. Artificial intelligence has hard time with accents. Netherlands court uses ChatGPT to decide things. Argentina will use AI to ‘predict future crimes’ but experts worry for citizens’ rights. Twitter thread on crockpot cookbook. Get ready for AI to rip off your favorite cookbooks. ‘One of the most disgusting meals I’ve ever eaten’: AI recipes tested. This cookbook author was a best-seller on Amazon — but she may not even be human. ARC Prize. ARC Prize leaderboard. On the Measure of Intelligence research paper by François Chollet. The AI Fix The AI Fix podcast is presented by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley. Learn more about the podcast at theaifix.show, and follow us on Twitter at @TheAIFix. Never miss another episode by following us in your favourite podcast app. It's free! Like to give us some feedback or sponsor the podcast? Get in touch. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 24, 2024 · 54 min
CrowdStrike, Dark Wire, and the Paris Olympics
Computers blue-screen-of-death around the world! The Paris Olympics is at risk of attack! And the FBI pull off the biggest sting operation in history by running a secret end-to-end encrypted messaging app! All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by industry veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by cybersecurity journalist and the author of “Dark Wire”, Joseph Cox. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: How a single IT update caused global havoc - BBC News. Anti-Virus Software Sees Self as Malware, Deletes Itself - NBC News report about Sophos snafu in 2012. Tweet about CrowdStrike outage by Kaspersky - Twitter. “Dark Wire” by Joseph Cox. Inside the Biggest FBI Sting Operation in History - WIRED. Trump shooter's online activity shows searches of rally site, use of encrypted platforms, officials say - CBS News. Mass Surveillance - Privacy International. 338 sites internet frauduleux de revente de billets recensés à quelques semaines du début de la compétition - France Info. From wiretapping to geolocation data collection: AI mass surveillance for the Paris Olympics draws privacy concerns - Fast Company. Heading to the Paris Olympics? Don't Fall for These Scams - PC Mag. AI mass surveillance at Paris Olympics – a legal scholar on the security boon and privacy nightmare - Scientific American. AI mass surveillance at Paris Olympics – a legal scholar on the security boon and privacy nightmare - The Conversation. Paris 2024: Medal table predictions, facts, opening day schedule and records that could be broken - Euronews. Paris Olympics 2024: Your ultimate guide - The Telegraph. Breaking at the Olympic Qualifier Series - Official Olympics website. White Rabbit museum, Barcelona. White Rabbit - YouTube. Microsoft Flight Simulator - XBOX. Niceaunties. Auntlantis by Niceaunties - YouTube. The Weird and Wonderful Art of Niceaunties - TED. "The AI Fix" - podcast with Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley. "Sticky Pickles" - podcast with Carole Theriault and Maria Varmazis. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. mWISE – Don’t miss the cybersecurity conference built by practitioners, for practitioners. mWISE runs September 18 – 19 2024 in Denver. Sysdig - Secure your cloud in real time. Detect, investigate, and respond to threats at cloud speed. 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 17, 2024 · 55 min
Trump assassination conspiracies, Squarespace account hijacks, and the butt stops here
Social media fuels conspiracies galore after Donald Trump is shot at a rally, cryptocurrency websites are hijacked after a screw-up at Squarespace, and our guest takes a close look at bottoms on Instagram. 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 Zoë Rose. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Killed by Google. Squarespace Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Google Domains Assets - Squarespace. A Squarespace Retrospective, or How to Coordinate an Industry-Wide Incident Response - Security Alliance. Trump shooting: all seven conspiracy theories examined - The Telegraph. Fact-checking the wild conspiracy theories related to the attempted Trump assassination - PBS News. We fact-checked some of the rumors spreading online about the Trump assassination attempt - Reuters. Minutes after Trump shooting, misinformation started flying. Here are the facts - AP News. Joy Reid suggests Trump couldn't 'avoid the consequences' of his own rhetoric after assassination attempt - Fox News. The Gunshots Rang Out. Then the Conspiracy Theories Erupted Online - New York Times. Trump assassination attempt – News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation. Douglas is Cancelled - ITV. Douglas Is Cancelled review – you might hate this show for daring to exist - The Guardian. Klappbollerwagen 'Cruiser' - PinoLino. Videos for Cats to Watch - YouTube. Cat TV for Cats to Watch - YouTube. Entertainment for Cats - YouTube. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. mWISE – Don’t miss the cybersecurity conference built by practitioners, for practitioners. mWISE runs September 18 – 19 2024 in Denver. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 10, 2024 · 48 min
Teachers TikTok targeted, and fraud in the doctors’ waiting room
Execs at a health tech startup are sentenced to jail after a massive ad fraud, and a school is shaken after teachers are targeted via TikTok. 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 Jason Meller of 1Password. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. Episode links: Outcome, a hot tech startup, misled advertisers with manipulated information, sources say - Wall Street Journal. Three Former Executives Sentenced for $1B Corporate Fraud Scheme - US Department of Justice. Graham dancing - TikTok. Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School - The New York Times. “Thank you very much indeed” Presumed Innocent — Official Trailer - Youtube. Presumed Innocent - Apple TV+. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff) Sponsored by: 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device. mWISE - Don't miss the cybersecurity conference built by practitioners, for practitioners. mWISE runs September 18 – 19 2024 in Denver. Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off! 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 Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy