Smashing Security Flash card f-up and energy pipe pilfering
The US military has been caught exposing its nuclear weapons secrets, and we explore the world of nerdy miners.
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 "Lola."
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Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.
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Links:
- WarGames (1983 movie starring Matthew Broderick) — Wikipedia.
- Cram: Create and Share Online Flashcards.
- Chegg flashcards.
- US Soldiers Expose Nuclear Weapons Secrets Via Flashcard Apps — Bellingcat.
- 'Three nerds' linked to massive Bitcoin mine found in Sandwell warehouse — Birmingham Mail.
- Sandwell Bitcoin mine found stealing electricity — BBC News.
- The Berglas Effect: Magic's Best Card Trick — The New York Times.
- David Berglas and the Legendary Berglas Effect — YouTube.
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