Super grannies, bar trolls, and US Marshals

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 language.

Episode links:

• They thought they could scam this Windsor grandmother of nearly $10K. She turned the tables on them - CBC.
• Canada grandma helps stop fraud scheme targeting senior citizens - BBC News.
• A Basic iPhone Feature Helps Criminals Steal Your Entire Digital Life - Wall Street Journal.
• Ransomware attack on US Marshals Service affects ‘law enforcement sensitive information’ - CNN.
• Hackers steal sensitive law enforcement data in a breach of the U.S. Marshals Service - NPR.
• 9 millionaires and billionaires with the most bizarre spending habits - Business Insider.
• Phishing still the leading way attackers breach security controls: IBM - IT World Canada.
• New White House cyber strategy picks a fight with ransomware - AXIOS. 
• Happy Valley - BBC.
• My 80s TV.
• Everything Everywhere All at Once - IMDB.
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