A ransomware gang has exploited a security hole in software used by many businesses, and are demanding $70 million for a decryption tool. Plus we take a close look at TikTok, and a website which seems to have entirely ripped-off Twitter. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by technology journalist and author Chris Stokel-Walker. Visit https://www.smash...
Jul 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 235
Microsoft warns about a hacking gang that is far from cuddly, algorithms rather than managers are firing people, and our guest receives a surprising email from "Amazon"... And you will NOT want to miss checking out a very special "Pick of the week"! All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by David Bisson. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/234 to check...
Jun 30, 2021•56 min•Ep. 234
We take a look at why Peloton is being accused of ransomware-like behaviour, how one man lost $250,000 in a romance scam, and how a chap called Weiner has found himself in a political pickle. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Host Unknown's Andrew Agnês. Plus we have a featured interview with KnowBe4 expert Roger Grimes. Don't miss it! Visit https...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 233
Video gaming giant Electronic Arts suffers a hack following slack security, the Japanese Olympics are proving unpopular with everyone apart from cybercriminals, and le coq est mort. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Maria Varmazis. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/232 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show ...
Jun 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 232
Criminals are caught in a encrypted chat trap, should you trust Apple's repair team with your sexy snaps, and do you think the FBI should be able to tell who has been reading the USA Today website? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner. And don't miss our featured interview with Dr Simon Wiseman, the CTO of Deep Secure. Vi...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 231
The US military has been caught exposing its nuclear weapons secrets, and we explore the world of nerdy miners. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by "Lola." Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/230 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or on the Smashing Security subreddit , or vi...
Jun 02, 2021•41 min•Ep. 230
A big cheese ends up in jail, a Japanese dating site spills the dirt after a hack, and we learn all about the right to repair. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Paul Roberts from The Security Ledger. Plus don't miss our featured interview with Javvad Malik from KnowBe4. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/229 to check out this episode’s show no...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 229
The Colonial Pipeline attack has shone light on the activities of the Darkside ransomware gang, we take a skeptical look at cryptocurrencies and the blockchain, and Eufy security cameras suffer an embarrassing security failure. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones. Plus don't miss our featured interview ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 228
Facebook says it's sticking up for the little guys as it picks a fight with Apple, there are testing times on the trains, and Twitter takes a tip. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Ray [REDACTED]. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/227 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or...
May 12, 2021•49 min•Ep. 227
How did the SCAM cryptocurrency become a success? Why is Google allowing government rip-off ads to still appear on search results? And why on earth is everyone suddenly spending millions of dollars on NFTs? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by David McClelland. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/226 to check out this episode’s show notes and epis...
May 05, 2021•51 min•Ep. 226
Google loses its domain in Argentina, how do gripe sites make their dough, and has John Deere solved the cybersecurity problem? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Mark Stockley. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/225 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or on the Smashing Sec...
Apr 28, 2021•57 min•Ep. 225
Facebook has managed to do the seemingly impossible - and had a data breach about its handling of a data breach. Meanwhile, we chat to the host of the brand new podcast about North Korea's hackers targeting the rest of the world, and discuss if an intern can be trusted to monitor your security. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Geoff White of "The...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 224
Should insurance companies be banned from helping companies pay ransomware demands? How has malware messed with motorcars in the United States? And how are cybercriminals exploiting alcohol drinking during the pandemic? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Maria Varmazis. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/223 to check out this episode’s show not...
Apr 14, 2021•52 min•Ep. 223
Deepfake expert Nina Schick joins us as we discuss synthetic media, Facebook's latest data fiasco, and some less-than-brilliant April Fool's tricks. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast, hosted by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault . Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/222 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or on the Smashing Security ...
Apr 07, 2021•55 min•Ep. 222
FatFace stumps up $2 million to its ransomware extortionists, an IT administrator is caught with his pants down, Mobikwik blames its users for a data breach, and we burgle a house... virtually. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Host Unknown's Thom Langford. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/221 to check out this episode’s show notes and episo...
Mar 31, 2021•49 min•Ep. 221
PC manufacturer Acer might have received a $50 million ransom demand, a warning spreads on Facebook about a trick being used by hackers, and why are the City of London's police not happy about Sci Hub? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Alex Eckelberry. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/220 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode li...
Mar 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 220
How are cheerleaders being creeped out by deepfakes? What might Tinder tell potential dates about your murky past? And how should companies respond to the press when a security breach occurs? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Yvonne Eskenzi. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/219 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow...
Mar 17, 2021•56 min•Ep. 219
Is it the end of the road for John McAfee? Is PornHub more legitimate than Facebook? And do you know as much as you think you do about the Microsoft Exchange Server mega-hack? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/218 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow t...
Mar 10, 2021•50 min•Ep. 218
Actor, presenter and writer Robert Llewellyn, famous for playing the part of Kryten in the science-fiction comedy "Red Dwarf," joins us as we discuss robots gone rogue, electric vehicle nightmares, and creepy companions. All this and much much more can be found in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Robert Llewellyn - famous for "Fully Charged," "Scrapheap Challenge," and as Kryten on "Red Dw...
Mar 03, 2021•54 min•Ep. 217
World-chess-champion-turned-activist Garry Kasparov returns to the show as we discuss a romance scammer with plenty of time on his hands, the surge in sextortion, and how social media is being swamped with claims of fake snow. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Garry Kasparov. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/216 to check out this episode’s s...
Feb 24, 2021•55 min•Ep. 216
The FBI is hoping that its hunt for Capitol rioters will go viral, a cryptocurrency con lets its perpetrator live the high life... for a while, and just what does Facebook have against cows and a team of cricketers? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by BBC technology correspondent Zoe Kleinman. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/215 to check out ...
Feb 17, 2021•48 min•Ep. 215
Fingerprints and DNA records have been deleted from the UK's police database, the SolarWinds hack continues to wreak havoc and raise questions, and we have some advice for how to fall in love safely under lockdown... All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Professor Alan Woodward. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/214 to check out this episode’s sh...
Feb 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 214
Mensa - the social club for people with high IQs - is accused of not being so smart about security, an Indian TV journalist gets an unbelievable job offer from Harvard, and we take a look at what's being going on with GameStop short selling. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Mark Stockley. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/213 to check out th...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 213
Google warns security researchers that North Korean hackers are pretending to be their buddies, sensitive information connected to Coronavirus testing is available for sale in the Netherlands, and is a Peeping Tom at your home security provider spying on you through CCTV? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Maria Varmazis. Visit https://www.smashing...
Jan 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 212
Your privacy may be at risk if you're on Fleek, hackers not only steal COVID-19 vaccine data but then tamper with it to spread mistrust, and the Bitcoin bungles keep on coming... All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Ron Eddings from the Hacker Valley Studio podcast. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/211 to check out this episode’s show notes and...
Jan 20, 2021•47 min•Ep. 211
Penile penal problems, identifying rioters in Washington DC, and can a sticker protect you from radiation? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner. And don't miss our featured interview with CrowdSec's Philippe Humeau. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/210 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 210
Watch out for Santas wearing hoodies! A rogue employee takes down WebEx for thousands of people, and Apple forces apps to show a privacy health warning. All this and much much more is discussed in the final episode of the "Smashing Security" podcast for 2020, with computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Maria Varmazis. And don't miss our special featured interview with Kroll's Mari DeGrazia. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/209 to check out this ...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 209
Was hidden treasure found with help from a hack? What security lessons can be learnt from a controversial police raid in Florida? And are you ready for safer online get-togethers this Christmas? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Anna Brading. And don't miss our special featured interview with Mimecast's Max Linscott. Visit https://www.smashingsecu...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
Fears are raised about cyber bioterrorists, there's a widespread blackout for IoT devices caused by a cloud cock-up, and what role do strippers play in a revamp of the United States's computer crime laws? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Mark Stockley. And don't miss our featured interview with Steve Salinas of Deep Instinct, discussing ransomwar...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 207
Author and broadcaster Tim Harford joins us as we discuss the merits of robotic canine security guards, deepfakes, and the curious tale of an art forgery. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault . And don't miss our special featured interview with James Moore from CultureAI. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/206 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. ...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 206
