Will deepfake disguises hit a video conference near you, can Coronavirus-tracing apps be trusted, and should Facebook shut down anti-quarantine events? 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/175 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity...
Apr 22, 2020•50 min•Ep. 175
World-chess-champion-turned-activist Garry Kasparov joins us as we discuss celebrity lookalikes, smartphone fleeceware, the impact Coronavirus is having on security, and how a popular new video game is being used for political ends. 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. Yes, the Garry Kasparov. Graham was pretty excited too. Visit http...
Apr 15, 2020•46 min•Ep. 174
We take a look at the stinky backside of surveillance, gas about the latest video-conferencing threats, and jump into the murky world of 5G conspiracy theories. 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 broadcaster David McClelland and featuring an interview with LastPass's Barry McMahon. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/173 to check out ...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 173
Carole details how companies are spying on their stay-at-home workers, Mikko Hyppönen discusses the trustworthiness of video chat apps, and Graham gets embarrassed when he admits he's bought a Facebook Portal for his in-laws. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast with Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault . Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/172 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on ...
Apr 01, 2020•51 min•Ep. 172
Blackmailers are threatening to infect your family with Coronavirus, trolls are making Zoom an unsafe place for those of a sensitive disposition, and what is the mysterious Dr Negrin audio message spreading on WhatsApp? 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 Geoff White. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/171 to check out this...
Mar 25, 2020•46 min•Ep. 171
It's a self-isolated Coronavirus special as we discuss with our quarantined special guest how COVID-19 is making itself felt in the world of cybersecurity, and we offer tips on how to better protect yourself if you're unexpectedly working from home. 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 Malicious Life's Ran Levi from his attic. Visit https://www.smash...
Mar 18, 2020•47 min•Ep. 170
How one guy's exercise routine made him a burglary suspect, how multi-factor authentication can cause headaches as well as stop hacks, and how Virgin Media got itself in a pickle over its sloppy data 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 Maria Varmazis. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/169 to check out this episode’s show notes and epi...
Mar 11, 2020•51 min•Ep. 169
Fraudsters steal millions from those hoping to jump on the Bitcoin bandwagon, Twitter verifies a fake US politician, and it's another face palm for facial recognition. 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/168 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show ...
Mar 04, 2020•52 min•Ep. 168
Scammers from Africa are preying on US businesses, a drug dealer makes a mistake when hiding his Bitcoin fortune, and the Coronavirus pandemic is causing scams to soar and raising questions about facial recognition. 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 Naked Security's Anna Brading. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/167 to check out this episode...
Feb 26, 2020•56 min•Ep. 167
How to stop dick pics on Twitter, and a new way bad guys are extorting money from websites earning cash from Google ads. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault . Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/166 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 visit our website for more...
Feb 19, 2020•42 min•Ep. 166
Wi-Fi hopping malware, the return of Ashley Madison extortion scams, and should social media be doing anything about cheapfakes? 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 Jessica Barker. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/165 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or on the Smashing S...
Feb 12, 2020•48 min•Ep. 165
A gallery is tricked into giving millions to a fraudster, software tells doctors to push opioids onto patients, and an artist finds a novel way to trick Google Maps into thinking there's a traffic jam. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , who ended up recording without a guest this week. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/164 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode...
Feb 05, 2020•34 min•Ep. 164
Should possessing malware be illegal in itself? How did a Russian cryptocurrency exchange millionaire lose his fortune? And what on earth are Amazon Ring doorbell cams up to now? 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 Lisa Forte. And don't miss our special featured interview with Adrian Sanabria, all about Thinkst Canary. Visit https://www.smashingsecu...
Jan 29, 2020•58 min•Ep. 163
A hospital gets hacked because of an ex-employee's grudge, robocalls are on the rise, and we share a scary story about the future of facial recognition. 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 Michael Hucks. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/162 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity...
Jan 22, 2020•52 min•Ep. 162
The man who hacked the UK National Lottery didn't end up a winner, Japanese Love hotel booking tool suffers a data breach, and just what is 23andMe planning to do with your DNA? 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 Thom Langford. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/161 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Tw...
Jan 15, 2020•42 min•Ep. 161
We discuss how Microsoft Word helped trap a multi-million dollar fraudster, how Amazon Ring may be recording more than you're comfortable with, and how teens are flocking to TikTok (and why that might be a problem). All this and much much more is covered 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/160 to check out this episode’s show notes and...
Jan 08, 2020•53 min•Ep. 160
A rapping bank worker is accused of stealing from the vault, the devices that can hide your car's true mileage, and why it may be a case of "No No No" rather than "Ho Ho Ho" when it comes to IoT toys this Christmas. And as Carole sups the mulled wine, Graham has problems with his internet connection... 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 Cyberwi...
Dec 18, 2019•55 min•Ep. 159
We're joined by special guest Jamie Bartlett, of the chart-topping "The Missing Cryptoqueen" podcast, in this bumper episode where we discuss his investigation into the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, the Russian cybercriminals behind Evil Corp, and the mysterious leaks about the NHS that have turned oh-so-political... All this and much much more can be found in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast, hosted by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault . Visit htt...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 158
What is Kaspersky's ugly ring for? Is there something suspicious about how NordVPN lets you stream Disney+? And why did a hacker impersonate a music producer? Plus we have a bonus feature interview with Rachael Stockton from Logmein, the folks behind LastPass, all about behavioral biometrics! 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...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 157
In this clip from a special bonus episode produced for our Patreon supporters, Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault discuss the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures - reportedly carried out by North Korea for the very oddest of reasons... Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/156 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links, and become one of our "bonus content" Patreon supporters to hear the full episode in all its glory, get early access to future episodes, occasional bonus content, and even ...
Nov 27, 2019•23 min•Ep. 156
A bank has some of the worst password advice ever, travellers are told to be wary when USB charging their smartphones and laptops, and a gamer has his YouTube account hacked. 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. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/155 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter...
Nov 20, 2019•51 min•Ep. 155
The UK's Labour Party kicks off its election campaign with claims that it has suffered a sophisticated cyber-attack, Apple's credit card is accused of being sexist, and what is Google up to with Project Nightingale? 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 John Hawes. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/154 to check out this episode’s show notes and e...
Nov 13, 2019•50 min•Ep. 154
The cybercrime lovebirds who hijacked Washington DC's CCTV cameras in the run-up to Donald Trump's inauguration, the truffle-snuffling bankers at the centre of an insider-trading scandal, and the hackers that Uber paid hush money to hide a security breach. 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 Lisa Forte. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/153 to ...
Nov 06, 2019•50 min•Ep. 153
What's the problem with IoT-enabled pet feeders? Can hacking ever be illustrated without a hoodie? And just how are landlords using smart home technology to snoop upon their residents? 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 broadcaster David McClelland. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/152 to check out this episode’s sho...
Oct 30, 2019•54 min•Ep. 152
Remember how the City of Baltimore was badly hit by ransomware earlier this year? Turns out that wasn't the end of their problems. Also, Carole takes a look at how smart speakers can be hacked to trick you into giving criminals your passwords or even credit card details. And we discuss the findings of the LastPass global password security report. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carol...
Oct 23, 2019•56 min•Ep. 151
Footballers' wives go to war over Instagram leaks, it turns out fake news is fine on Facebook (just so long as it's in a political ad), and things take a horrific turn in Japan, as a stalker uses a scary technique to find out where his pop idol lives. 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.smashingsecurit...
Oct 16, 2019•51 min•Ep. 150
We take a trip to Staten Island, New York, to hear how a case of cyberstalking resulted in the arrest of 20 alleged mobsters, learn about the nude photo-loving insider threat at Yahoo, and discover how fraudsters might be boosting Match.com's profits. 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 Ran Levi of the "Malicious Life" podcast. Visit https://www.sma...
Oct 09, 2019•46 min•Ep. 149
Drivers are distracted by a hacked billboard, we take a deeper look at how the deepfake problem has... uh... deepened, and Carole is less than happy about Amazon's announcement about new Alexa integrations. All this, an annoying goose, 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/148 to check out this episode’s s...
Oct 02, 2019•50 min•Ep. 148
How is private medical data leaking onto the streets of Milton Keynes, what is widening the cybersecurity skills gap, and how is Australia controversially tackling the problem of drivers using their mobile phones? 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 Joe Carrigan of the Information Security Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Visit https://www.sma...
Sep 25, 2019•50 min•Ep. 147
In the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast, hosted by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , Carole has suffered an injury, we journey back in time to one of our earliest episodes to discuss the perils of passwords, and Rachael Stockton from LastPass drops by for a chat. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/146 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or on the Smashing Security subreddit ,...
Sep 18, 2019•39 min•Ep. 146
