Wireless charging woe, AI romance apps, and ransomware revisited

Your smartphone may be toast - if you use a hacked wireless charger, we take a closer look at the latest developments in the unfolding LockBit ransomware drama, and Carole dips her toe into online AI romance apps.

All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Paul Ducklin.

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

Episode links:

• VoltSchemer: Use Voltage Noise to Manipulate Your Wireless Charger - ArXiv.
• FBI offers free decryption help for LockBit ransomware victims - Paul Ducklin.
• LockBitsupp unmasked!!? Graham’s reaction to the FBI and NCA’s LockBit ransomware revelation - YouTube.
• Dating Statistics And Facts In 2024 – Forbes Health.
• Romantic AI Chatbots Don't Have Your Privacy at Heart - Mozilla Privacy Not Included.
• Promptsmart.
• Solving a celestial mystery: the Sun, Earth and Moon model - Museum of Natural History, Oxford.
• Lotus Bud.
• Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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