Uber's hidden hack, tips for travel, and AI accent fixes

Uber may not face prosecution over its handling of a 2016 data breach - but its former chief security head does; how to defend your digital devices' data while on vacation, and how to change your accent with artificial intelligence.

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 Naked Security's Paul Ducklin.

Plus don't miss our featured interview with Ian Farquhar of Gigamon.

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

Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.

Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

Episode links:

• Uber Enters Non-Prosecution Agreement Related to 2016 Data Breach — US Department of Justice.
• Former Uber Security Chief Joe Sullivan Must Face Driver Fraud Charges — Bloomberg.
• Uber to pay $148 million in data breach settlement — TechCrunch.
• Uber paid hackers $100,000 to keep data breach quiet — Graham Cluley.
• Uber CISO's trial underscores the importance of truth, transparency, and trust — CSO Online.
• 7 cybersecurity tips for your summer vacation! — Naked Security.
• Sanas demo.
• Sanas Raises $32M for Breakthrough AI Technology for Real-Time Accent Translation — Sanas press release.
• This 6-Million-Dollar AI Changes Accents as You Speak — IEEE Spectrum.
• Call centre workers can use AI to mimic your accent on the phone — New Scientist.
• A little less accent, a little more customer service — ComputerWorld.
• What Is Accent Reduction? — Accent Advisor.
• Compound pejoratives on Reddit – from 'buttface' to 'wankpuffin' — Colin Morris.
• Melissa computer virus — Wikipedia.
• Dedham Hall.
• 3D capture of Carole Theriault — Polycam.
• Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

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