What a delight it was to have @rosesec.bsky.social join the "Smashing Security" podcast this week, as we discussed how ransomware can silence burglar alarms, allowing thieves to help themselves to €600,000 worth of gold in a daring late-night heist. open.spotify.com/episode/7Ewr... #ransomware

Fabulous to have the wonderful Jenny Radcliffe on the latest "Smashing Security" podcast, where we discussed when "bad actors" stop being hackers and start being... actual actors. Plus! How the UK's ICO says students are increasingly hacking their own schools... open.spotify.com/episode/1yoo...

Ever wondered what would happen if Burger King left the keys to the kingdom lying around for anyone to use? Ethical hackers did – and uncovered drive-thru recordings, hard-coded passwords, and even the power to open a Whopper outlet on the moon. open.spotify.com/episode/4rMy...

🚨 New podcast alert!! 🚨 🥸 LegalPwn - malicious instructions hidden in code comments and disclaimers that persuade AI into rubber-stamping dangerous payloads ☠️ Hackers are already used AI agents to break into networks, steal passwords, sift through stolen data, and even write custom ransom notes.

In the "Smashing Security" podcast, we unpack how some password managers can be tricked into coughing up your secrets, with a clickjacking sleight-of-hand, what website owners can do to prevent it, and how to lock down your personal password vault. open.spotify.com/episode/5pu3...

A self-proclaimed crypto-influencer calling himself CP3O thought he had found a shortcut to riches - by racking up millions in unpaid cloud bills. Meanwhile, the growing threat of EDR-killer tools that disable your security are explored... open.spotify.com/episode/42hl... #podcast

As promised, I was on this week’s @smashingsecurity.com podcast (it was so nice of BlueSky to give them that missing G) where @grahamcluley.com and I discussed EDR killing tools and I had a very “grave” pick of the week!

A great way to kick off what I’m calling “Season 2” of the “Smashing Security” podcast! Dave Bittner joined me to discuss a poisoned Google Calendar invite hijacking smart homes, and how a man was hospitalised after ChatGPT told him to season food with… pesticide. open.spotify.com/episode/6Snq...

OMG! Dave Bittner is on the most recent episode of @smashingsecurity.com! @grahamcluley.com and Dave Bittner together is pretty amazing!

The women-only dating safety app Tea leaks over 70,000 private images, ID docs, private DMs, and a dash of 4chan creepiness. Yikes. Plus, Carole takes us down memory lane as she hangs up her co-host mic after 428 glorious episodes. Expect tea, tears, and Tom Lehrer open.spotify.com/episode/0HnH...

🚨New episode alert!🚨 When 2G attacks, and a romantic road trip goes wrong. In episode 427 of the podcast, @grahamcluley.com warns why it's time we said goodbye to 2G - the outdated mobile network being exploited by cybercriminals with suitcase-sized SMS blasters. open.spotify.com/episode/4V2Z...

In episode 426 of the "Smashing Security" #podcast, @grahamcluley.com reveals how you can hijack a train’s brakes from 150 miles away using kit cheaper than a second-hand PlayStation. #cybersecurity

In the latest "Smashing Security" podcast, I reveal how "Call of Duty: WWII" has been weaponised - allowing hackers to hijack your entire PC during online matches, thanks to ancient code and Microsoft’s Game Pass. open.spotify.com/episode/3K4w...

BBC cyber correspondent & author @joetidy.bsky.social joins Carole & Graham on the @smashingsecurity.com podcast to talk about #CtrlAltChaos, his new book diving into the murky world of teenage hackers & the strange motivations that lie behind digital mayhem: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...

The @joetidy.bsky.social interview on @smashingsecurity.com is really good. Take a listen. One thing, @joetidy.bsky.social, know your audience better: when you said you did an “Iron Man” I thought you meant you donned a metal suit to fight baddies!

When authorities announced the "largest ever" law enforcement action against ransomware-deploying botnets they didn't just take seize sites and dismantle hacker infrastructure They also posted videos mocking the cybercriminals, and asking them to think again about the way their life was heading...

What do a sleazy nightclub carpet, Google’s gaping privacy hole, and an international student conned by fake ICE agents have in common? This week’s episode of the "Smashing Security" podcast obviously. www.smashingsecurity.com/421

In episode 420 (!) of the #podcast... A bizarre case of political impersonation, where Trump’s top aide Susie Wiles is cloned, and high-ranking Republicans start getting invitations to link up with "her" on Telegram to share their Trump pardon wishlists... open.spotify.com/episode/7eL2...

I really must do better, and remember to post on the "Smashing Security" Bluesky account.... Sorry chums.

In this week’s #podcast, we investigate the mysterious Iberian Peninsula blackout (aliens? toaster? cyberattack?) and the UK legal aid hack, and our guest describes how her teen’s Instagram account was hacked - and how a parental control accidentally saved the day. open.spotify.com/episode/6TQ3...

Don't get duped, doxxed, or drained! In ep 417 of Smashing Security #podcast we dive into the creepy world of sextortion scams, and investigate how crypto wallet firm Ledger's Discord server was hijacked in an attempt to phish for cryptocurrency recovery phrases. open.spotify.com/episode/6uwV...

I got referenced on the latest @smashingsecurity.com for being a real geek who uses Discord - rest assured, this accusation is completely accurate!

Brits face empty shelves and suspended meal deals as cybercriminals hit major high street retailers, and an ex-Disney employee gets revenge with a little help with Wingdings. Plus Graham challenges Carole to a game of "Malware or metal?" open.spotify.com/episode/3EAB...

A man is alleged to have toured staff areas of a hospital in Oklahoma, hunting for computers he could install spyware on. In our latest #podcast, we dive into the bizarre case of the man accused of hacking medical networks and then sharing how he did it on LinkedIn. open.spotify.com/episode/3L8J...

QR codes are being weaponised by scammers — so maybe think twice before scanning that parking meter. And the White House explains how it managed to leak its war plans on Signal to a journalist... open.spotify.com/episode/3Bv9...

🚨New ep! Cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt falls victim to a phishing attack, and don't lose your life savings in a whisky scam... Plus! A featured interview with Alastair Paterson about how firms can adopt Generative AI without putting sensitive data at risk. open.spotify.com/episode/50BP...

In episode 409 of "Smashing Security", Carole mentions her "Rusty Sage". Here's what it looks like in case you're curious. Find more of Carole's art at carole.wtf

What happens when a healthcare giant’s legal threats ignite a Streisand Effect wildfire… while a ransomware gang appears to ditch the dark web for postage stamps? Find out about this, and more, in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" #podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/3KvO...

Journey with us to Myanmar's shadowy scam factories, where trafficked workers are forced to run romance-baiting and fake tech support scams, and find out why a company's mandatory hold time for tech support could lead to innocent users having their PCs compromised. www.smashingsecurity.com/407

🚨 New podcast ep alert! 🚨 History's biggest heist just happened, and online abuse. Find it in your favourite podcast app, now! open.spotify.com/episode/0gAm...

ZOMG! Cluley and Maria collide!

From shadowy Bitcoin exchanges to Interpol’s most wanted, Alexander Vinnik was the alleged kingpin behind BTC-e, a $4bn crypto laundering empire. Learn more about him, and how he became a geopolitical pawn between the US, France, and Russia… It’s our latest pod! open.spotify.com/episode/3FcJ...

“Podcast not found” Yes, it’s episode 404 of the “Smashing Security” podcast!! open.spotify.com/episode/5Ldb...

New episode alert! 🚨 And we're talking PowerSchool ransomware, Coinbase cryptoheists, and QR codes! With special guest... the Lazarus Heist's Geoff White! open.spotify.com/episode/3To4...

On this week's "Smashing Security" #podcast, we are joined by Lianne Potter as we discuss the security breach at The British Museum, script kiddies getting hacked, and influencers being "kidnapped". Yoinks! Find "Smashing Security" in all good podcast apps! open.spotify.com/episode/34pG...

An Italian hacker makes the grade and ends up in choppy waters, and hear true stories of title deed transfer scams. Plus - don't miss our featured interview with @apenwarr.ca of @tailscale.com! Yup! We're back - and it's episode 401! open.spotify.com/episode/5ZzK... #cybersecurity #podcast

Well, here we are… yup, the 400th episode of the “Smashing Security” podcast!! 💯💯💯💯 open.spotify.com/episode/2opM...

Ever wonder how "free" browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We delve into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving your favorite YouTubers with empty pockets. open.spotify.com/episode/2PvH...

Happy #AI Christmas everyone! AIs are caught lying to avoid being turned off, Apple’s AI flubs a headline, ChatGPT is available to people who haven't left the 1970s, and ant-like robots join forces to lob each other over things... It's our Christmas special! open.spotify.com/episode/26ua...

🚨 New #podcast! We delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock ticks down to doomsday. And Krispy Kreme finds itself in a sticky situation... With @ai-fix-mark.bsky.social of the @theaifix.show podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/6RbU...

🚨New from the "Smashing Security" podcast! A Canadian man is arrested in relation to the Snowflake hacks - after a cybersecurity researcher managed to track his identity, and a cryptocurrency-trading Instagram influencer is in trouble with the law. Tune in! open.spotify.com/episode/1XNJ...

New ep alert! 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? open.spotify.com/episode/51Yj...

🚨New podcast alert!🚨 Man accused of hacking into local businesses, not to steal money, but to get a cheaper gym membership? A DNA-testing firm vanishes, leaving customers in the dark about what's happened to their genetic data. And Oz kids face social media ban open.spotify.com/episode/3Zn8...

New pod! We’re joined by @varmaz.is! 🛌how a woman hid under the bed after scammers told her she was under “digital arrest” 📽️ how hackers are hijacking YouTube channels through malicious sponsor deals 👵 who is turning the tables on fraudsters through deepfake AI. open.spotify.com/episode/2oYo...

Here's the low-down on episode 393 of the "Smashing Security" podcast: 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... open.spotify.com/episode/7Lxx... 🧵

We just pushed out episode 393 (sheesh... have we really been doing the podcast for 8 years????) to our Patreon chums (they get early-access and an ad-free version). 🙏 www.smashingsecurity.com/patreon

This place seems to have really perked up…. I’m thinking that maybe we can skip creating a Threads account. Am I right?

New to the "Smashing Security" podcast? Listen to our trailer, and save yourself a lot of time. Once you've heard it you definitely won't want to waste any time finding us in your favourite podcast app. www.smashingsecurity.com/000-coming-up/

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