What’s cooking at Booking.com? And a podcast built by AI
Oct 19, 2023
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In this episode, cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault discuss a variety of topics, including a phishing attempt on Booking.com, the time and effort they put into their podcast, AI-generated podcasts, the legalities of paying ransoms in different countries, and a movie discussion on 'Licorice Pizza'.
Beware of fraudsters targeting Booking.com customers with false claims of cancelled hotel stays.
Is It Legal to Pay is a website that provides information on the legality of paying ransom demands in different countries.
Deep dives
Licorice Pizza: A Captivating Coming-of-Age Movie
Licorice Pizza is a movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, known for his works like Boogie Nights and Magnolia. Set in 1973, the film follows a 15-year-old boy who meets Alana, a 25-year-old photographer's assistant. The story explores the complexities of infatuation and coming-of-age as the young protagonist navigates the end of his acting career and embarks on various business ventures. Licorice Pizza captures the joys and heartaches associated with young love and is set to become a cult classic in the genre. The film is available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Is It Legal to Pay Ransomware Gangs? Find Out on isitlegal2pay.com
Is It Legal to Pay is a website created by Ryan Kova that provides information on whether it is legal or not to pay ransomware gangs in different countries. The website features an interactive map that colors countries according to their stance on paying ransoms. While some countries prohibit payments outright, others may have additional rules or strong discouragements. The website is a work in progress, with contributors adding data to build a comprehensive database. Is It Legal to Pay offers corporations a resource to consult regarding ransom payments, but it is important to seek legal advice for specific cases.
How hunting for an aubergine could be all it takes for you to hand your credit card details over to a scammer, and just how good is a podcast entirely built by AI?
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.
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