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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 keynote speaker and industry 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

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022: Walk this way... to defeat biometrics

Smashing Security ·

2017/05/25

The Samsung Galaxy S8 claims that its iris recognition technology provides "airtight security", but the Chaos Computer Club knows better and shows how it can be easily bypassed. Australian researchers create a wearable gizmo that authenticates you through your walk, but is it ever going to be practical? Mac malware reportedly wastes no time stealing information from a software developer. And the boss of the Bank of England is smart enough not to fall for an email prankster. All

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021: WannaCry - Who's to blame?

Smashing Security ·

2017/05/18

The WannaCry ransomware has struck! But before we tackle that subject, and who we should blame for one of the highest profile malware attacks for years, we discuss how HP has been unwittingly capturing the keystrokes of its laptop users. Then we briefly discuss what might be the worst cinema date in history, before rounding things off with a discussion of hackers extorting money out of movie studios. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security"

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30:45

020: Phishing for Donald Trump

Smashing Security ·

2017/05/10

Gizmodo's attempt to reveal Donald Trump's administration ineptitude when it comes to cybersecurity fails to impress. Mac users are warned that the HandBrake DVD-ripping app has been compromised by malware. And will the US Army insist IT security professionals spend months ironing their bedsheets..?All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Paul Ducklin from Sophos.Show notes: Here's How

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29:21

019: The Love Bug virus

Smashing Security ·

2017/05/03

On May 4th 2000, the Love Bug virus (also known as ILOVEYOU or LoveLetter) rapidly spread around the world, clogging up email systems. Computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault are joined this week by special guest John Hawes for a trip down memory lane. Show notes: Memories of the Love Bug worm - Naked Security "Subject: I Love You" movie trailer - YouTube Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or visit our website for more episodes. Remember:

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30:42

018: Windows is a virus. True or False?

Smashing Security ·

2017/04/27

Security firm Webroot drops a clanger when it declared Windows was malicious and borked customers' PCs, millennials are streaming a lot of movies illegally, and blackmailers are targeting members of the Ashley Madison cheating site again.All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Michael Hucks from PC Matic.Show notes: Webroot antivirus goes bananas, starts trashing Windows system files - The

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30:38

017: Data breaches, zero day exploits, and toenail...

Smashing Security ·

2017/04/20

Hotel malware has been stealing guests' payment card details... again, should businesses relay delay rolling out vulnerability patches, and Burger King's Whopper TV ad campaign tries to take advantage of viewers' Google Home devices with predictable results. All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Paul Ducklin. Show notes: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Notifies Guests of Payment

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27:16

016: Wonga wronga!

Smashing Security ·

2017/04/13

Spyware companies are filmed plotting to break global sanctions to ship surveillance and spying equipment to dodgy authoritarian regimes, an unsecured database exposed diabetics’ sensitive data, and a massive data breach leaves hundreds of thousands of current and former Wonga customers at risk. All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Lisa Vaas. Show notes: Spyware firms in breach of global

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26:55

015: Bad vibrations

Smashing Security ·

2017/04/05

Don't let an internet-enabled sex toy make your most private moments oh-so-public. Samsung's wannabe-Android-killer is found lacking. And did you hear about the firm that is micro-chipping its employees? All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest John Hawes. Show notes: Vulnerable Wi-Fi dildo camera endoscope. Yes really - Pen Test Partners Samsung's Android Replacement Is a Hacker's Dream -

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014: Protecting webmail - a Smashing Security splinter

Smashing Security ·

2017/03/30

What can you do to better protect your online email accounts?In this special "splinter" episode (or should it be a "shard"?) regular hosts Graham Cluley and Carole Theriaultdiscuss with Paul Ducklin tips on how to defend your Gmail/Yahoo/Hotmail/Outlook/etc account.SHOW NOTES:Passwords - a Smashing Security splinter How to better protect your Google account with two-step verification and Google Authenticator- Graham CluleyHow to protect your Yahoo account with two-step verification (2SV)- Graham

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33:59

013: Assault with a deadly tweet

Smashing Security ·

2017/03/23

Graham is embarrassed by a Twitter security snafu. How an animated GIF could prove deadly. Social engineering threats against your workforce. And will you be able to do any work on your laptop next time you catch an airplane? All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Alex Eckelberry.SHOW NOTES: Sorry for the Nazi spam from my Twitter account - Graham Cluley Newsweek reporter Kurt Eichenwald on Fox News,

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012: Eau de Eugene Kaspersky

Smashing Security ·

2017/03/16

Androids pre-installed with malware - can the supply chain be trusted? Will WikiLeaks help vendors get zero-days fixed? And what on earth has the Kaspersky marketing department dreamt up this time? Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and special guest Nick FitzGerald discuss the latest news from the world of computer security. SHOW NOTES: Preinstalled Malware Targeting Mobile Users - CheckPoint Chinese Android smartphone comes with malware pre-installed - Graham Cluley WikiLeaks says it

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33:45

011: WikiLeaks and the CIA

Smashing Security ·

2017/03/09

Has the CIA been using a Weeping Angel to spy on you via your Smart TV? Have WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal been compromised? What is the secret of the SATAN ransomware? And can you avoid having your data searched as you pass through border control? Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and special guest Paul Ducklin discuss. SHOW NOTES: Nintendo Classic Mini WikiLeaks says it releases files on CIA cyber spying tools The CIA didn't break Signal or WhatsApp, despite

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36:11

010: The dolls must be destroyed

Smashing Security ·

2017/03/02

A creepy teddybear leaks two million voicemail messages, Windows 10 pushes you into only installing vetted apps, and Boeing warns 36,000 employees their personal information could have been exposed after a worker sends a spreadsheet to his wife. All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Vanja Svajcer and Carole Theriault. SHOW NOTES: Announcing the first SHA1 collision Tavis Ormandy: Cloudflare Reverse Proxies are Dumping Uninitialized Memory Incident

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26:22

009: False flags and hacker clues

Smashing Security ·

2017/02/23

The Lazarus malware attempts to trick you into believing it was written by Russians, second-hand connected cars may be easier to steal, and is your child a malicious hacker?All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Vanja Svajcer and Carole Theriault.Oh, and Carole makes Graham and Vanja apologise for their past mistakes.SHOW NOTES: You Only Live Twice - space capsule scene Lazarus's false flag malware Hackers behind bank attack campaign use Russian as

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16:27

Macs and malware - a Smashing Security splinter

Smashing Security ·

2017/02/21

Do you run an anti-virus on your Mac? Should you?In this special "splinter" episode (or should it be a "shard"?) regular hosts Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss the malware threat for Apple Macs and MacBooks.SHOW NOTES: 600,000 Macs infected with Flashback trojan, 274 in Cupertino Flashback to the biggest Mac malware attack of all time - Is it still a threat? Hackers target Iranian activists’ Mac devices with revamped malware Microsoft Office

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28:14

008: I'll give you my Android when you pry it from my...

Smashing Security ·

2017/02/16

Handbags at dawn for CrowdStrike and NSS Labs! Donald Trump's insecure Android phone! File-less malware - is that so new? And StalkScan makes it easier to reveal what Facebook users have been carelessly sharing... Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss.SHOW NOTES AEP Public Test Announcement NSS Labs Report Confirms Testing of CrowdStrike Falcon was Incomplete and Wrong Some thoughts on the CrowdStrike vs NSS Labs debacle Which Android

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21:28

Using public Wi-Fi - a Smashing Security splinter

Smashing Security ·

2017/02/13

The tricky problem of public Wi-Fi hotspots.In this special "splinter" episode (or should it be a "shard"?) regular hosts Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss, and offer some advice and tips for computer users.SHOW NOTES: VPN comparison chart The dangers of public Wi-Fi - and crazy things people do to use it Free open WiFi suspected in Facebook hack of Missouri state representatives Finally! Yahoo Mail to turn on SSL by default in 2014 150 best

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22:56

007: ASCII art attack

Smashing Security ·

2017/02/09

Printers start churning out ASCII art after a vigilante hacker hijacks 160,000 devices, a researcher reveals how you can get Donald Trump to tweet an embarrassing spoof video of himself, and has your smart TV been snooping on you?Computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer discuss.SHOW NOTES Hacker: I made 160,000 printers spew out ASCII art around the world ASCII art collection How I hijacked top celebrities tweets including Katy Perry, Shakira… Donald

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18:27

Email attachment malware - a Smashing Security splinter

Smashing Security ·

2017/02/08

Email attachment malware is the thorny topic tackled by computer security veterans Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcer in this "splinter" episode from the Smashing Security team. Listen to this before you click!Oh, and Carole would like to apologise to all her fellow Canadians for the terrible faux pas she made in this episode...SHOW NOTES: New feature in Office 2016 can block macros and help prevent infection It's time to secure Microsoft Office Memories of

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13:09

Passwords - a Smashing Security splinter

Smashing Security ·

2017/02/07

Passwords - everything you need to know about how to make them safer, and better secure your online accounts.In this special "splinter" episode (or should it be a "shard"?) regular hosts Graham Cluley, Carole Theriault and Vanja Svajcerdiscuss the perennial problem of passwords and offer some advice and tips for computer users.Follow the show on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or visit our website for more episodes.Remember: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app, to catch all of

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