Leicester City Council hit by ransomware and data breach, while India tackles deepfake in elections. The podcast also discusses AI's impact on election campaigns and security practices. Plus, a blend of humor and heartwarming tales about lost wallets and Canadian railway experiences.

Take That's Gary Barlow chats up a pizza-slinging granny from Essex via Facebook, or does he? And a scam takes a sinister turn - for both the person being scammed and an innocent participant - in Ohio.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.Episode links:Animal Crossing with Garry Kasparov - Smashing Security.Gary Barlow - Wikipedia.I was catfished by a fake Gary Barlow on Facebook - Daily Mail.Video shows Clark County man charged with murder confront Uber driver - Springfield News.Uber driver, 61, shot dead by Ohio man, 81, who was being targeted by scammers - Daily Mail.Boxfit classes - Better.Waschii - PocketSized SolarHeated Washjing Machine - Indiegogo.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kiteworks – Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 10% off!Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

MPs aren't just getting excited about an upcoming election, but also the fruity WhatsApp messages they're receiving, can we trust AI with our health, and who on earth is pretending to be a producer for the Drew Barrymore TV show?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 John Hawes.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Naked photos sent in WhatsApp ‘phishing’ attacks on UK MPs and staff - Politico.How I was targeted in the Westminster honeytrap - BBC News.The Westminster honeytrap plotter tried to catch me too - The Times.How Westminster WhatsApp ‘honey trapper’ targeted party conference season - Politico.William Wragg quits Commons roles over Westminster honeytrap - BBC News.A new prescription - The Economist.Change Healthcare faces second ransomware dilemma weeks after ALPHV attack - The Register.‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Targeted by Fraudsters in Celebrity Scamming Effort  - Yahoo! News.‘Drew Barrymore Show' Targeted in Hacking, ID Fraud Scam by Imposter Who Posed as Producer and More - Variety.Guy Fieri Calls Drew Barrymore “Gangster” For Talking With Her “Mouth Full Of Food” On ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ - Decider. Beware The Fake Drew Barrymore Le Creuset Cookware Giveaway Scam - Malware Tips.Carmen - Royal Opera House.Mandy - BBC iPlayer.Anita de Monte Laughs Last - Bloomsbury.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kiteworks – Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 10% off!Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Google says it is deleting your Google Chrome Incognito private-browsing data that it should never have collected anyway. Can a zero-risk millionaire-making bot be trusted? And what countries are banned from buying your sensitive data?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 Host Unknown's Thom Langford.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Scammer Convinced Investors to Send Him $1.5 Million to Build Magic Money Making Bot - 404.Biden Bans Rival Nations From Buying Sensitive US Data - Good Luck - Wired.6 practical reasons to use Incognito mode in your browser - USA Today.Brown v. Google LLC Settlement Agreement - DocumentCloud.Google agrees to settle $5bn lawsuit claiming it secretly tracked users - The Guardian.Chrome updates Incognito warning to admit Google tracks users in “private” mode - Ars Technica.Google changes wording for Incognito browsing in Chrome - Malwarebytes.The Incognito Mode Myth Has Fully Unraveled - Wired.Google Agrees to Delete ‘Incognito’ Browsing Data to Settle Class-Action Lawsuit - TIME.Amazon refuses to refund me £700 for iPhone 15 it didn’t deliver - Graham Cluley.Concorde - Lego.Cover song: samsung dryer no. 2 - YouTube.Play Drums on Samsung Washing Machine Song - YouTube.With samsung washing machine violinist  - YouTube.Samsung Washing Machine Song with Piano [Franz Schubert's "Die Forelle"] - YouTube.Duet for harp and dryer - YouTube.The Washing Machine Song - YouTube.SAMSUNG Washing Machine collaboration - YouTube.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kiteworks – Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 10% off!Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Security researchers find a way to unlock millions of hotel rooms, the UK introduces cyberflashing laws, and Google's AI search pushes malware and scams.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 T-Minus's Maria Varmazis.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Unsaflok - Security vulnerabilities in Saflok hotel locks.3 million doors open to uninvited guests in keycard exploit - The Register.Hackers Found a Way to Open Any of 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks in Seconds - Wired.Google's new AI search results promotes sites pushing malware, scams - Bleeping Computer.Man who sent nude picture to teenage girl is jailed under new cyberflashing laws  - The Independent.Cyber-flashing convict is first to be jailed under new law - BBC News.What to do if you’re a victim of cyber flashing and how to report it - Metro.The first cyberflasher has been convicted: meet the woman who made it happen - Yahoo!What is cyber flashing? 'Banter' – or a sinister breach of consent - UK News.Love Island star sent unsolicited pictures online calls for tougher cyber laws - Bristol Live.Secret Agent Shenanigans: 13 Weird Spy Weapons And Gadgets - Stay Weird.Baldur’s Gate 3.Merlin Bird ID - Conell Labs.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kiteworks – Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 10% off!Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Founder of Kolide, Jason Meller, discusses Microsoft's aggressive Bing promotion on Chrome, British Library ransomware attack aftermath. Cybersecurity veterans dive into search engine market dominance, ethical promotion tactics, and enhancing security measures post-cyber attack. The episode also highlights collaboration between Kolide and 1Password for improved user security.

Roku users are revolting after their TVs are bricked by the company, we learn how to make money through conspiracy videos on TikTok, and just how much is your car snooping on your driving?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 Dave Bittner from "The Cyberwire" podcast.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Smashing Security episode 317 - Includes a discussion of which came first - Battle Bots or Robot Wars?“Disgraceful”: Messy ToS update allegedly locks Roku devices until users give in - Ars Technica.Dispute resolution terms - Roku.Enshittification - Wikipedia.Craig Shergold - Wikipedia.“Why TikTok Is Becoming A Conspiracy Playground” - YouTube.Dave Bittner’s AI-generated image of Graham Cluley - Twitter.Graham’s AI-generated video about pig butchering - Twitter.Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies - New York Times.Drivers concerned as automakers share driving data with insurance companies - NewsByte.Carmakers are sharing driving habits with insurance companies, unbeknownst to owners - TechSpot.Google Arts & Culture.WELI - Kangaroo Time (Club Edit) (From Dance Your PhD 2024 - OVERALL WINNER) - YouTube.Dance Your Ph.D. - Wikipedia.Animal DNA Run - CrazyGames.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kiteworks – Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 10% off!Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Is there any truth behind the alleged data breach at Fortnite maker Epic Games? Who launched the ransomware attack that caused a fallout at pharmacies? And what's the latest on the heart-breaking hack of Finnish therapy clinic Vastaamo?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 Jessica Barker.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Mogilevich claims it has breached Epic Games - Twitter.Fraudster’s fake data breach claims should remind media to be carefu what we report - DataBreaches.net.Prescription orders delayed as US pharmacies grapple with "nation-state" cyber attack - Bitdefender.US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources say - Reuters.Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment - Wired.Vastaamo data breach - Wikipedia.The CEO who also ran IT, Strava strife, and TikTok tall tales - Smashing Security podcast.Ex-CEO of hacked therapy clinic sentenced for failing to protect patients' session notes - Bitdefender.Ex-CEO of breached pyschotherapy clinic gets prison sentence for bad data security – Sophos.Vastaamo victims' lawyer: Some took their own lives after patient record leak - Yle.Prosecutors call for maximum penalty over Vastaamo hacking - Helsinki Times.Self-pay gas station pumps break across NZ as software can’t handle Leap Day - Ars Technica.Citrix, Sophos software impacted by 2024 leap year bugs - Bleeping Computer.Resident Alien trailer - YouTube.Resident Alien - Netflix.r/SpottedonRightmove - Reddit.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Kiteworks - Step into the future of secure managed file transfer with Kiteworks.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 10% off!Kolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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)Sponsored by:BlackBerry – BlackBerry helps keeps you one step ahead. Cylance AI stops more attacks, earlier and with less effort than other solutions in the market todayKolide – Kolide ensures that if your device isn’t secure it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today!Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get 10% off!SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on Twitter at @SmashinSecurity, or Mastodon, or on the Smashing Security subreddit, and visit our website for more episodes.THANKS:Theme tune: "Vinyl Memories" by Mikael Manvelyan.Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Scammers exploit online funerals, Law enforcement takes down LockBit ransomware group, Fake funeral live stream scams on Facebook, Podcast features interview with BlackBerry on AI defense against threats