The most famous policeman in Nigeria is in hot water over his links to Hushpuppi, has your Amazon Echo been talking to itself, and can an AI girlfriend save your marriage? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault . Plus don't miss our featured interview with Jason Meller of Kolide. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/265 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Foll...
Mar 09, 2022•54 min•Ep. 265
Why might Russian EV chargers be displaying an anti-Putin message? Why are Telegram groups sharing sharing explicit images of women without their consent? And who is watching you in the workplace? 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/264 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. F...
Mar 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 264
Ooh la la! Horreur Wi-Fi en France! Some folks have experienced the drawbacks of Web 3.0 as their NFTs are stolen, and should computers own the copyright over the art they produce? 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 Sean Herbert of baramundi. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/263 to che...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 263
How does Microsoft hope to defeat the macro terror? How is the UK Government trying to influence the public's opinion on end-to-end encryption? And what is MoviePass hoping to do with your eyeballs? 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/262 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. ...
Feb 16, 2022•58 min•Ep. 262
Who's wearing the pyjamas while they take down North Korea's internet? Is it a case of cop or cosplay in Oregon? And what's to fear about the metaverse? 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/261 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @...
Feb 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 261
Who's that new guy working at your company, and why don't you recognise him from the interview? How are hacktivists raising the heat in Belarus? And should you be fully vaxxed for your online date? 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/260 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. ...
Feb 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 260
Wordle - good or bad for the world? Whatever your opinion, at least someone wants to spoil players' fun. Meanwhile, we take a look at the threat mobile phones can pose to your mental health. All this and 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/259 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or o...
Jan 26, 2022•43 min•Ep. 259
Carole's still on jury service, but the show must go on! We take a look at how some Tesla owners are at risk of having their expensive cars remotely hijacked, and why YouTubers are up in arms over 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 . Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/258 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @...
Jan 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 258
Who has been playing video games rather than hunting down criminals? How is a man alleged to have stolen manuscripts of unpublished books from celebrity authors? Which pot contains an elephant? And why has Graham been listening to podcasts about pest control marketing? 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 . Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/257 to check out this epis...
Jan 12, 2022•44 min•Ep. 257
After a brief discussion of the Log4Shell vulnerability panic, we chat about how Virgin Media has got itself into hot water, a fat-fingered fumble at the Bored Ape Yacht Club, and how to hack around your sleeping girlfriend's facial recognition. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined by Mark Stockley for our last episode of the year! Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/25...
Dec 15, 2021•50 min•Ep. 256
"Demonically" possessed devices print out antiwork propaganda, advice on how to secure your store, and is Twitter's new photo privacy policy practical? 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 Dinah Davis. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/255 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , ...
Dec 08, 2021•53 min•Ep. 255
Cryptocurrency traders suffer a hamster-related loss, beware of charity scammers this holiday season, and do you have the patience to sit through Peter Jackson's eight-hour Beatles documentary? 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 are flying solo this week. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/254 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on ...
Dec 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 254
Heating systems are left vulnerable to attack in the high courts, cybercrime unicorns have become a reality (but what are they?), over 15 Terabytes of NFTs are made available for anyone to download ... and Carole reveals her Pick of the Year. 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 Mikko Hyppönen. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/253 to check out ...
Nov 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 253
Booking.com got hacked five years ago, and didn't tell its customers... but now we know who might have been behind it. Bossware rears its ugly head again in the workplace, spying on employees. And did you receive a warning email from the FBI? 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 Brian Klaas of the "Power Corrupts" podcast. Plus we have a featured int...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 252
Fishing fanatics find themselves in deep water, Teslas go haywire after an update, and is there actually some good news about IoT? 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 Ken Munro. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/251 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity , or on the Smashing Secu...
Nov 10, 2021•42 min•Ep. 251
A game about Squid Game pulls the rug from under cryptocurrency investors in what appears to be a scam, PayPal hackers use a devious trick to break into 2FA-protected accounts, and have you received a job offer that's too good to be true? All this and much much more is discussed in this celebratory edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault , joined this week by Dr Jessica Barker. Plus don't miss our featured interview with the CEO...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 250
Ransomware attackers have got hurt feelings, what does Netflix know about you, and why are schoolkids stealing lavatory seats? 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 1Password's Matt Davey from the "Random but Memorable" podcast. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/249 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twit...
Oct 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 249
A journalist is threatened with prosecution after choosing to "View Source" on a public webpage, Amazon Ring owners might be in line for a hefty fine if their neighbours complain, and is the school lunch queue a good place 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...
Oct 20, 2021•46 min•Ep. 248
A married couple are accused of selling nuclear sub secrets, Facebook continues to make young lives a misery, and a school hacker lets loose one heck of a prank. 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/247 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @Smash...
Oct 13, 2021•50 min•Ep. 247
Facebook suffers a massive (and very public) failure, Britain announces plans for counter-attacking nation states in cyberspace, and there's a tragic story related to ransomware. 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 Chris Kirsch. And don't miss our featured interview with Attivo Network's Carolyn Crandall. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/246 t...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 246
While Julian Assange was killing time in the Ecuador's embassy in London, the CIA were trying to dream up ways to kill him, and urine trouble if you put your trust in an IoT lavatory. All this and 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 nobody at all. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/245 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitte...
Sep 29, 2021•37 min•Ep. 245
How much do you trust the people who work at your VPN provider? How are folks fighting facial recognition? And what on earth is Ray-Ban thinking getting into bed with Facebook? 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/244 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twi...
Sep 22, 2021•51 min•Ep. 244
A Walmart press release says it's jumping aboard the cryptocurrency bus - but is it true? Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes goes on trial, and have you updated your Apple gadgets to protect against the latest NSO Group spyware attack? 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/243 to check out ...
Sep 15, 2021•48 min•Ep. 243
ProtonMail finds itself in a privacy pickle, the big problem with Facebook's algorithmic amplification, and strange things are happening on Banksy's 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. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/242 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter...
Sep 08, 2021•57 min•Ep. 242
How to find your match on the Bumble dating app, convicted criminals make money out of cryptocurrency, and there are concerns about data in Afghanistan. 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/241 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurit...
Sep 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 241
A bug unravels 3D printer security, cryptocurrency sites can't stop getting hacked, and hear our special guest spill a cup of tea while inhabiting his wife's knicker drawer. 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 BBC cybersecurity correspondent Joe Tidy. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/240 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links...
Aug 25, 2021•51 min•Ep. 240
The Great Londini has gathered a two million strong army to out TikTok trolls, there's a bad supply chain vulnerability in many IoT devices, and how did Wikipedia pages end up covered in Nazi swastikas? 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 (who has a very controversial Pick of the Week...) Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/239 to chec...
Aug 18, 2021•52 min•Ep. 239
Pygmy hippopotamus bugs, DEF CON's data slip-up, and phishing fraudsters have their collars felt. 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 Paul Ducklin. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/238 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. We're going to be taking a holiday for a couple of weeks, but will be back with a reg...
Jul 28, 2021•54 min•Ep. 238
Spy software known as Pegasus has been used to carry out surveillance on the smartphones of journalists, activists, and political leaders. Can a "Freedom Phone" be trusted? And a ransomware-hit law firm demonstrates how not to keep its customers informed. 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/237 t...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 237
How did investigators ask a romance scammer out on a date, smart homes continue to play dumb, and is it time for social media sites to do more about racist football fans? 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 reporter Zoe Kleinman. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/236 to check out this episode’s show notes and episode links. Follo...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 236
