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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

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49:45

Zoom deepfakes, Zardoz, and 'Rona tracing

Smashing Security ·

2020/04/22

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, or on

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46:26

Animal Crossing with Garry Kasparov

Smashing Security ·

2020/04/15

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

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01:03:17

5G fiascos, Zoom gloom, and butt biometrics

Smashing Security ·

2020/04/08

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 this

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51:08

UncleF***Face - with Mikko Hyppönen

Smashing Security ·

2020/04/01

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 Twitter

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45:30

WhatsApp hoaxes, Zoombombs, and 8-bit love

Smashing Security ·

2020/03/26

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

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47:21

PornHub, Coronavirus apps, and remote working

Smashing Security ·

2020/03/19

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

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51:06

Burglaries, breaches, and bidets

Smashing Security ·

2020/03/12

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 episode

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52:10

The Bitcoin fraud factory

Smashing Security ·

2020/03/05

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 on

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56:21

Coronavirus scams and an exaggerated lion

Smashing Security ·

2020/02/27

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’s show

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42:02

What the Dickens! Ad ban thank you scam

Smashing Security ·

2020/02/20

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

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48:30

Cheapfakes, deepfakes, and Ashley Madison

Smashing Security ·

2020/02/13

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 Security

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34:15

A bitter pill to swallow

Smashing Security ·

2020/02/06

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

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58:07

Russian heists and Ring wrongs

Smashing Security ·

2020/01/30

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

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52:17

Robocalls, health hacks, and facial recognition fears

Smashing Security ·

2020/01/23

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, or on

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42:21

Love, lucky dips, and 23andMe

Smashing Security ·

2020/01/16

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 Twitter at

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53:06

SNAFUs! MS Word, Amazon Ring, and TikTok

Smashing Security ·

2020/01/09

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

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55:04

Rap, robbery, and IoT holiday hell

Smashing Security ·

2019/12/19

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 Cyberwire's

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01:12:20

The man behind The Missing Cryptoqueen

Smashing Security ·

2019/12/12

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

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01:05:41

A biometric knuckle duster

Smashing Security ·

2019/12/05

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

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22:32

Better safe than Sony

Smashing Security ·

2019/11/27

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

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