Smashing Security Toothpick flirts, Google leaks, and ICE ICE scammers
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Jun 11, 2025 Exploring the oddities of nightlife, the hosts hilariously recount sticky memories from a chaotic discotheque. They dive into a shocking Google vulnerability that exposes user data and highlight the rise of dangerous scams targeting immigrants using fear tactics. There's also a light-hearted take on navigating historical films, mixed with essential safety tips like the Dutch Reach technique for opening car doors. Expect a blend of tech talk, social commentary, and plenty of laughs.
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Old-School Number Sharing
- Graham describes a nostalgic club scene where people exchanged phone numbers by slipping business cards at discos. - This reflects how personal contact information was shared before digital platforms like Google.
Google Privacy Flaw Exposed
- Google's Looker platform inadvertently exposed users' full names and partial phone numbers linked to emails. - This undermines privacy for users seeking anonymity with their Google accounts or YouTube channels.
Brute-Forcing Google Phone Numbers
- Attackers could brute-force phone numbers linked to Google accounts using displayed last two digits and circumvent rate limits via IPv6. - In countries like the UK and Singapore, this process takes only minutes at low cost, threatening sensitive personal data.