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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).

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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).

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    Hacking hotels, Google’s AI goof, and cyberflashing

    Hacking hotels, Google’s AI goof, and cyberflashing

    Security researchers find a way to unlock millions of hotel rooms, the UK introduces cyberflashing laws, and Google's AI search pushes malware and scams.
    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 T-Minus's Maria Varmazis.
    Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
    Episode links:
    Unsaflok - Security vulnerabilities in Saflok hotel locks.3 million doors open to uninvited guests in keycard exploit - The Register.Hackers Found a Way to Open Any of 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks in Seconds - Wired.Google's new AI search results promotes sites pushing malware, scams - Bleeping Computer.Man who sent nude picture to teenage girl is jailed under new cyberflashing laws  - The Independent.Cyber-flashing convict is first to be jailed under new law - BBC News.What to do if you’re a victim of cyber flashing and how to report it - Metro.The first cyberflasher has been convicted: meet the woman who made it happen - Yahoo!What is cyber flashing? 'Banter' – or a sinister breach of consent - UK News.Love Island star sent unsolicited pictures online calls for tougher cyber laws - Bristol Live.Secret Agent Shenanigans: 13 Weird Spy Weapons And Gadgets - Stay Weird.Baldur’s Gate 3.Merlin Bird ID - Conell Labs.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
    Sponsored by:
    Kiteworks – Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 20% off!Kolide

    • 53 min
    Bing pop-up wars, and the British Library ransomware scandal

    Bing pop-up wars, and the British Library ransomware scandal

    There's a Bing ding dong, after Microsoft (over?) enthusiastically encourages Chrome users to stop using Google, and silence hits the British Library as it shares its story of a ransomware attack. 
    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 Kolide founder Jason Meller about his firm's acquisition by 1Password.
    Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
    Episode links:
    Search engine market share - Oberlo.A compilation of Bing ads - YouTube.With Edge, Microsoft’s forced Windows updates just sank to a new low - The Verge.Microsoft fixes Edge browser bug that was stealing Chrome tabs and data - The Verge.Is this Microsoft Bing Popup Malware? - Reddit.Microsoft confirms Bing pop-up ads in Chrome on Windows 11 & Windows 10 - Windows Latest.‘A 22-carat disaster’: what next for British Library staff and users after data theft? - The Guardian.LEARNING LESSONS FROM THE CYBER-ATTACK British Library cyber incident review - British Library.The Disturbing Impact of the Cyberattack at the British Library - The New Yorker.Thanks to a shadowy hacker group, the British Library is still on its knees. Is there any way to stop them? - The Guardian.Have we literally broken the English language? - The Guardian.According to the dictionary, "literally" now also means "figuratively" - Salon.Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery - Amazon.Good Morning, Monster - Apple Podcasts.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and...

    • 51 min
    Stuck streaming sticks, TikTok conspiracies, and spying cars

    Stuck streaming sticks, TikTok conspiracies, and spying cars

    Roku users are revolting after their TVs are bricked by the company, we learn how to make money through conspiracy videos on TikTok, and just how much is your car snooping on your driving?
    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 Dave Bittner from "The Cyberwire" podcast.
    Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
    Episode links:
    Smashing Security episode 317 - Includes a discussion of which came first - Battle Bots or Robot Wars?“Disgraceful”: Messy ToS update allegedly locks Roku devices until users give in - Ars Technica.Dispute resolution terms - Roku.Enshittification - Wikipedia.Craig Shergold - Wikipedia.“Why TikTok Is Becoming A Conspiracy Playground” - YouTube.Dave Bittner’s AI-generated image of Graham Cluley - Twitter.Graham’s AI-generated video about pig butchering - Twitter.Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies - New York Times.Drivers concerned as automakers share driving data with insurance companies - NewsByte.Carmakers are sharing driving habits with insurance companies, unbeknownst to owners - TechSpot.Google Arts & Culture.WELI - Kangaroo Time (Club Edit) (From Dance Your PhD 2024 - OVERALL WINNER) - YouTube.Dance Your Ph.D. - Wikipedia.Animal DNA Run - CrazyGames.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
    Sponsored by:
    Kiteworks – Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money....

    • 51 min
    Ransomware fraud, pharmacy chaos, and suicide

    Ransomware fraud, pharmacy chaos, and suicide

    Is there any truth behind the alleged data breach at Fortnite maker Epic Games? Who launched the ransomware attack that caused a fallout at pharmacies? And what's the latest on the heart-breaking hack of Finnish therapy clinic Vastaamo?
    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 Jessica Barker.
    Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
    Episode links:
    Mogilevich claims it has breached Epic Games - Twitter.Fraudster’s fake data breach claims should remind media to be carefu what we report - DataBreaches.net.Prescription orders delayed as US pharmacies grapple with "nation-state" cyber attack - Bitdefender.US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources say - Reuters.Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment - Wired.Vastaamo data breach - Wikipedia.The CEO who also ran IT, Strava strife, and TikTok tall tales - Smashing Security podcast.Ex-CEO of hacked therapy clinic sentenced for failing to protect patients' session notes - Bitdefender.Ex-CEO of breached pyschotherapy clinic gets prison sentence for bad data security – Sophos.Vastaamo victims' lawyer: Some took their own lives after patient record leak - Yle.Prosecutors call for maximum penalty over Vastaamo hacking - Helsinki Times.Self-pay gas station pumps break across NZ as software can’t handle Leap Day - Ars Technica.Citrix, Sophos software impacted by 2024 leap year bugs - Bleeping Computer.Resident Alien trailer - YouTube.a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81405070" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    • 50 min
    Wireless charging woe, AI romance apps, and ransomware revisited

    Wireless charging woe, AI romance apps, and ransomware revisited

    Your smartphone may be toast - if you use a hacked wireless charger, we take a closer look at the latest developments in the unfolding LockBit ransomware drama, and Carole dips her toe into online AI romance apps.
    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 Paul Ducklin.
    Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
    Episode links:
    VoltSchemer: Use Voltage Noise to Manipulate Your Wireless Charger - ArXiv.FBI offers free decryption help for LockBit ransomware victims - Paul Ducklin.LockBitsupp unmasked!!? Graham’s reaction to the FBI and NCA’s LockBit ransomware revelation - YouTube.Dating Statistics And Facts In 2024 – Forbes Health.Romantic AI Chatbots Don't Have Your Privacy at Heart - Mozilla Privacy Not Included.Promptsmart.Solving a celestial mystery: the Sun, Earth and Moon model - Museum of Natural History, Oxford.Lotus Bud.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
    Sponsored by:
    BlackBerry – BlackBerry helps keeps you one step ahead. Cylance AI stops more attacks, earlier and with less effort than other solutions in the market todayKolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 20% off!
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    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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    • 53 min
    LockBit locked out, and funeral Facebook scams

    LockBit locked out, and funeral Facebook scams

    Heaven's above! Scammers are exploiting online funerals, and LockBit - the "Walmart of Ransomware" - is dismantled in style by cyber cops.
    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 Keiron Holyome about how BlackBerry is using predictive AI to stay one step ahead against threats.
    Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
    Episode links:
    Law enforcement disrupt world’s biggest ransomware operation - EuropolFeds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates - Krebs on Security.International investigation disrupts the world’s most harmful cyber crime group - UK National Crime Agency.LockBit Victim Reporting Form - FBI.Fake Funeral Live Stream Scams Are All Over Facebook - 404 Media.Closed Captions (CC) vs Subtitles - Subly.Fingernails — Official Trailer - YouTube.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
    Sponsored by:
    BlackBerry – BlackBerry helps keeps you one step ahead. Cylance AI stops more attacks, earlier and with less effort than other solutions in the market todayKolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 20% 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 a...

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
253 Ratings

253 Ratings

Samandthepuppies ,

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.

cptchrisrow ,

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!

SarCoptU ,

Hilarious and educative

Excellent dynamic between the hosts and a great educational resource.

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