x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Smashing Security

Stories from the world of hacking, cybersecurity, and rogue AI.Smashing Security isn’t your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, it serves up weekly tales of cybercrime, hacking horror stories, privacy blunders, and tech mishaps - all with sharp insight, a sense of humour, and zero tolerance for tech waffle.Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads

technology tech news

All Episodes

47:33

Crypto hacker hijinks, government spyware, and Utah...

Smashing Security ·

2023/03/30

A cryptocurrency hack leads us down a maze of twisty little passages, Joe Biden's commercial spyware bill, and Utah gets tough on social media sites.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 Register's Iain Thomson.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Tweet by Euler Finance confirming security breach -

en

47:53

Photo cropping bombshell, TikTok debates, and real...

Smashing Security ·

2023/03/23

It could be a case of aCropalypse now for Google Pixel users, there's a warning for house buyers, and just why is TikTok being singled out for privacy concerns?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.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Stop pixelating! New tool reveals the secrets of "redacted"

en

37:30

Tesla twins and deepfake dramas

Smashing Security ·

2023/03/16

The twisted tale of the two Teslas, and a deepfake sandwich.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:B.C. man says he accidentally unlocked and drove someone else’s Tesla using the app - Global News.A College Girl Found Deepfake Porn of Herself Online. Who Did It Shocked Her - Rolling Stone.Denmark Tries

en

01:02:08

Super grannies, bar trolls, and US Marshals

Smashing Security ·

2023/03/09

Scammers get pwned by a Canadian granny! Don't be seduced in a bar by an iPhone thief! And will the US Marshals be able to track down the villains who stole their data?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.Plus don’t miss our featured interview with Jason Meller of Kolide.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude

en

48:53

TikTok, wiretapping, and your deepfake voice is your...

Smashing Security ·

2023/03/02

Who has been warning Italian criminals that their phones are wiretapped? Can you trust your voice to protect your bank account? And why is TikTok being singled out by investigators?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.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Wiretapping Italian police tune in to

en

44:09

Verified blue ticks and horny AI chatbots

Smashing Security ·

2023/02/23

Boyfriends who are bots, Facebook's checkmark charge, Twitter Blue, and Will Ferrell's taunt of football fans...All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence - Meta.As Twitter forces users to remove text message 2FA, it’s in danger of decreasing

en

50:26

Synthetic voices, ChatGPT reflections, and social...

Smashing Security ·

2023/02/16

AI-generated voices are weaponised by online trolls, how ChatGPT reflects who we are as a society, and social media is in the firing line again.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.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:‘Disrespectful to the Craft:’ Actors Say They’re Being Asked

en

01:05:30

Jail after VPN fail, criminal messaging apps, and...

Smashing Security ·

2023/02/09

When Ubiquiti suffered a hack the world assumed it was just a regular security breach, but the truth was much stranger... why are police happy that criminals keep using end-to-end encrypted messaging systems... and why is the Apple Watch being accused of crying wolf?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.Plus don't miss our featured interview

en

52:48

ChatGPT and the Minister for Foreign Affairs

Smashing Security ·

2023/02/02

Could a senior Latvian politician really be responsible for scamming hundreds of "mothers-of-two" in the UK? (Probably not, despite Graham's theories...) And should we be getting worried about the AI wonder that is ChatGPT?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 DigiCert’s Brian "PKI" Trzupek.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult

en

50:42

No Fly lists, cell phones, and the end of ransomware...

Smashing Security ·

2023/01/26

What are prisoners getting up to with mobile phones? Why might ransomware no longer be generating as much revenue for cybercriminals? And how on earth did an airline leave the US government's "No Fly" list accessible for anyone in the world to download?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.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult

en

39:10

Norton unlocked, and police leaks

Smashing Security ·

2023/01/19

Carole is in her sick bed, which leaves Graham in charge of the good ship "Smashing Security" as it navigates the choppy seas of credential stuffing and avoids the swirling waters of apps being sloppy with sensitive information.Find out more in this latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast, hosted by Graham Cluley with special guest BJ Mendelson.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Operation Protect the Innocent - LA Police Department.A

en

50:58

Oxford's dating disaster, cheap security robots, and...

Smashing Security ·

2023/01/12

Someone called OxShagger thinks he has come up with the perfect Valentine's surprise for Oxford students, but is the way he has gone about "bookworms with benefits" really a good idea? Robot security guards are trundling the streets of - you guessed it - America. And a writer of paranormal bully romances (no, we don't know what that means either) returns from the grave...All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans

en

48:04

Secret Roomba snaps, Christmas cab scams, and the...

Smashing Security ·

2022/12/22

Beware your Roomba's roving eye, the Finns warn of AI threats around the corner, and watch out when hailing a taxi cab in Dublin...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 Register's Iain Thomson.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:A Roomba recorded a woman on the toilet. How did screenshots end up on

en

54:51

Lensa AI, and a dog called Bob

Smashing Security ·

2022/12/15

Drug dealers come unstuck while using the Encrochat encrypted-messaging app, and we put the Lensa AI avatar-generation tool under the microscope.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 Rico Acosta, IT manager at Bitwarden.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Smashing Security 229: Dating leaks,

en

56:04

AI chatbot or the start of Skynet? Eufy privacy, and...

Smashing Security ·

2022/12/08

An AI chatbot is causing a stir - both impressing and terrifying users in equal measure. A security researcher discovers that a "smart" cam that doesn't use the internet is err.. using the internet. And university students revolt over under-the-belt surveillance. 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.Warning: This podcast may

en

01:04:42

Interplanetary file systems, iSpoof, and don't delete...

Smashing Security ·

2022/12/01

Why deleting your Twitter account may be a very bad idea, how the police unravelled the iSpoof fraud gang, and a trip into outer space (or at least interplanetary file systems).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 original show co-host Vanja Švajcer.What an amazing 6 years of bickering it has been… thanks to all of you who have tuned in, appeared on the

en

57:04

EV charging risks, FTX, and an ancient apocalypse

Smashing Security ·

2022/11/24

Deepfake shenanigans strike users of troubled crypto firm FTX, the perils of charging your electric vehicle, and is Microsoft's takeover of Activision good news for video game fanatics.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 of AMTSO.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Larry David promotes FTX in

en

01:11:20

Housing market scams, Twitter 2FA, and the fesshole

Smashing Security ·

2022/11/17

Elon Musk is still causing chaos at Twitter (and it's beginning to impact users), are scammers selling your house without your permission, and Google gets stung with a record-breaking fine.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.Plus don't miss our featured interview with Pentera's Shakel Ahmed talking about automating continuous

en

43:54

Mastodon 101, and the Hushpuppi saga

Smashing Security ·

2022/11/10

Graham offers some security and privacy advice for those exodusing Twitter to Mastodon, and Carole slams the door shut on a notorious scammer with a huge Instagram following.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 aren't joined by a guest this week.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, some snorting, and rude language.Episode links:Mastodon: What you need to know for

en

55:10

Twitter turmoil, AI animal chatters, and metaverse at...

Smashing Security ·

2022/11/03

Twitter has a new chief twit in the form of Elon Musk and he's causing problems, scientists say artificial intelligence may help us communicate with animals, and is the office of the future set in 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 Mark Stockley.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, dolphin noises, and rude language.Episode

en

456 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs