Smashing Security

Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault
Smashing Security
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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

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    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 a...

    49 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    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. That's the show he co-hosts with Graham all about AI - find it at https://theaifix.show Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language. For full show notes visit the episode's webpage at https://www.smashingsecurity.com/398 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. FOLLOW US: Follow us on Bluesky at @smashingsecurity.com, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more information. THANKS: Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan. Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

    46 min

  3. 12 DEC

    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 a...

    35 min

  4. 5 DEC

    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 a...

    35 min

  5. 28 NOV

    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....

    50 min

  6. 21 NOV

    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…...

    45 min

  7. 14 NOV

    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,...

    1h 3m

  8. 7 NOV

    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.coThat 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 a href="https://apple.co/2J1YMCu"...

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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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  • Creator
    Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2016-2024 Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault
  • Show Website
    Smashing Security
  • Provider
    Graham Cluley

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