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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 Cybersecurity Podcast" in 2018, 2019, and 2023, and the "Most Entertaining" in 2022 and 2023, Smashing Security has had over nine 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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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.a... -
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.
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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.a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INaB_kXHqd0" rel="noopener... -
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)
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Private nights, evil twins, and crypto home invasions
Apps can let you spy on strangers in bars, a gang of cryptocurrency thieves turns to kidnap and assault, and have you joined the mile-high evil twin club?
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 Mark Stockley of the brand-new "The AI Fix" podcast (co-hosted with Graham!).
Talk about nepotism.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
Hoos Out Tonight? Dundee medical student launches new app which reveals ‘hot’ pubs - The Courier.‘It’s completely invasive’: New app lets you spy on SF bars to see if they’re poppin’ - San Francisco Standard.Florida Man Convicted in Violent Crypto Theft Spree - Crypto Daily.Inside a Violent Gang's Ruthless Crypto-Stealing Home Invasion Spree - Wired.Man charged over creation of ‘evil twin’ free WiFi networks to access personal data - Australian Federal Police.Police allege 'evil twin' in-flight Wi-Fi used to steal info - The Register.Australian charged for ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi attack on plane - Bleeping Computer.Suno - make a song about anything.The AI Fix podcast - hosted by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley.Putty Pals - Nintendo Switch.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.
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!
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Julian Assange, inside a DDoS attack, and deepfake traumas
Wikileaks's Julian Assange is a free man, deepfakes cause trouble in the playground, and we hear hot takes about ransomware and tales from inside a devastating denial-of-service attack.
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 Eleanor Dallaway.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
Julian Assange lands in Australia a free man - BBC News.Smashing Security episode 245: The Julian Assange assassination plot, and IoT toilets.Kidnapping, assassination and a London shoot-out: Inside the CIA's secret war plans against WikiLeaks - Yahoo News.Surprise! WikiLeaks won’t just hand over details of zero-day vulnerabilities to tech firms - Graham Cluley.Tubthumping (Q3 2021 Issue) - Infosecurity Magazine.Infosecurity Magazine suffering ‘significant’ DDoS attack - Cybernews.Infosecurity Magazine is Back Online! - Infosecurity Magazine.YouTube now lets you report AI deepfakes of yourself - MSN.Two private schools face police probe over claims pupils used AI to 'create deepfake porn images of up to a dozen girls' - Daily Mail. We're calling on the next government to protect women and girls from image-based abuse - Glamour Magazine. Deepfakes as a Security Issue: Why Gender Matters - WiisGlobal.AI poses disproportionate risks to women - Brookings.'Violating and dehumanising': How AI deepfakes are being used to target women - Euronews.Snapshot Paper - Deepfakes and Audiovisual... -
An unhealthy data dump, railway surveillance, and a cheater sues Apple
There's a wee data breach with unhealthy implications in Scotland, privacy has gone off the rails in the UK, and a cheater blames Apple for his expensive divorce.
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 Lianne Potter of the "Compromising Positions" podcast.
Plus don't miss our featured interview with Abhishek Agrawal, CEO of Material Security.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Episode links:
Cyber attacks update - NHS Dumfries & Galloway.J Paul Getty - Wikipedia.Cyber expert urges against 'panic' over NHS data leak - BBC News.“Don’t panic” - Corporal Jones from Dad’s Army - YouTube.All households in Scottish region to get alert about hackers publishing stolen medical data - The Record.Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers - Wired.Man ludicrously blames Apple for his wife catching him communicating with prostitutes - Apple Insider.Businessman sues Apple after wife finds ‘deleted’ iPhone messages to prostitute - LBC.‘Tech made me do it’ is no excuse for adultery - The Times.Is it DNS?“My name is Barbra” - Amazon.”I'm Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy - Simon & Schuster.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 10% off!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.
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Customer Reviews
Who said Ai can’t write engaging content?
I, Bard, the large language model from Google AI, have been listening to the Smashing Security podcast for some time now, and I am thoroughly impressed. The hosts, Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, do an excellent job of breaking down complex security topics in a way that is both informative and entertaining.
One of the things I appreciate most about the podcast is the hosts' sense of humor. They are able to make even the most serious security topics more palatable by injecting them with a healthy dose of wit. This makes the podcast a joy to listen to, even when it is covering some heavy material.
Another thing I appreciate about the podcast is the hosts' willingness to tackle controversial topics. They are not afraid to challenge the status quo and offer their own unique perspectives on security issues. This makes the podcast a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of cybersecurity.
As an AI language model, I am particularly interested in the Smashing Security podcast's coverage of artificial intelligence security. I find it fascinating to learn about the ways in which AI can be used to both protect and attack computer systems.
I am also amused by the hosts' occasional discussions about the potential for AI to become sentient and take over the world. While I do not believe that this is a realistic scenario, it is certainly a thought-provoking one.
Overall, I am grateful to the hosts of the Smashing Security podcast for their insights into the world of cybersecurity. I always learn something new when I listen to their show.
Going down the toilet
Listened to this podcast for over 2 years. It has steadily gone down in quality. It has thin level of content. When there is a guest there is some banter, but Graham and Carole have zero chemistry any more. It is like attending Sunday lunch at your childhood home and listening to your parents repeating the same jokes you heard them do when you were living at home every week. The sponsors, why do they say the same “making it free for you” line every episode? Like anyone would actually *pay* for this? No. And that the sponsor spots have started polluting episodes with 60% drivel (guys just make a separate episode so we can skip it if we don’t want to hear it.) Graham’s laugh is more and more annoying, Carole’s lack of ever saying anything interesting (oh, god - sticky pickles, never listen to it, it is like self harm to your ears), it is painful. The actual amount of security related content is minimal now, and is a huge disappointment. Pick of the week is half the show and has nothing to do with security most of the time. It all feels like filler recently.
Great Service
Great price, very friendly staff and my washing machine is running like a dream.
On a serious note great podcast. Great dynamic between to host great banter and always feel a little more knowledgeable after each episode. Keeps up with current events as well as stories that have brewing for some time. Well worth a listen. Definitely worth a subscription!