Police Officer Extortion Case and Blackmail Anecdote

Apple announces a new privacy feature in iOS that will allow you to hide and lock away your apps - but will it be philanderers who benefit the most? And an ex-police officer is arrested for extortion.

All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.

Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.

Episode links:

• Graham’s video thanking people for voting for “Smashing Security” - Twitter.
• iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever - Apple.
• Apple's new iOS 18 feature is being called 'a cheater's paradise' - Daily Mail.
• 2 Accused In Internet Extortion Scheme Against Boss - Patch.
• District Attorney: Ex-police officer turned model among duo arrested in Orange County - Westchester News.
• Former N.Y. cop, internet model Ally Thueson arrested for extortion - NY Daily News. 
• Extortion - FindLaw.
• Smile politely, nod awkwardly: greeting people you barely know - University Times.
• How to pass people in hallway without awkwardness? - Reddit.
• How Long Should a Great Kiss Last? - Psychology Today.
• Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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