Smashing Security
A helpful and hilarious take on the week's tech SNAFUs.
Computer security industry veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault chat with guests about cybercrime, hacking, and online privacy. It's not your typical cybersecurity podcast...
Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Rory Cellan-Jones.
Follow the podcast on Twitter at @smashinsecurity, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app. New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK).
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Latest episodes
Dec 6, 2023 • 59min
Nuclear cybersecurity, Marketplace scams, and face up to porn
Dinah Davis, a technology expert and advocate for women in tech, shares insights on critical cybersecurity issues, including the dangers facing Western Europe’s Sellafield nuclear facility. She recounts her narrow escape from a Facebook Marketplace scam, emphasizing online safety. The discussion shifts to age verification in the adult industry and the implications of new UK regulations. Throughout, Davis balances serious topics with humor, advocating for amplifying women's voices in tech and addressing the challenges of navigating digital safety.
Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 4min
Think before you shrink! And our guest is faked
In this episode, technology journalist Jane Wakefield joins cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault to discuss a range of interesting topics. They dive into the potential privacy risks of minimizing video calls, the debate on paying for Facebook and Instagram, and the issue of fake endorsements promoting cryptocurrency scams. They also explore the cost of privacy and the value of personal data. The podcast covers discussions on online privacy rulings, identity attacks, diversity in tech conferences, and the challenges of securing user accounts in the cloud. The episode features an interview with Adam Bateman, founder and CEO of Push Security, who talks about shadow identities. It's an entertaining and informative conversation with a warning for adult themes and language.
Nov 22, 2023 • 43min
Ransomware gang reports its own crime, and what happened at OpenAI?
Topics discussed include ransomware gang reporting its own crime, leadership transition at OpenAI, ethical considerations of hacked data, speculation on OpenAI's use of chat GPT, analysis of a resignation letter, and exploration of a near future scenario.
Nov 15, 2023 • 36min
Hacking for chimp change, and AI chatbot birthday
Cryptocurrency theft, AI chatbot reliability, exclusive yacht club party consequences, the challenge of improving AI chatbots, frustration with YouTube ads, adapting Roald Dahl stories for the screen
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Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 5min
Trolls, military data, and the hitman and her
Cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined by The Cyberwire's Dave Bittner, discuss topics like a failed hitman hire, US military personnel data for sale, dealing with online trolls and revenge tattoos. They also talk about a Beatles music video, recommend sci-fi audio drama 'Celeritas,' and share insights on zero trust access and improving security.
Nov 1, 2023 • 42min
How hackers are breaching Booking.com, and the untrustworthy reviews
In this podcast, cybersecurity experts discuss the recent scams targeting Booking.com users and the issue of fake reviews. They delve into the strategies to protect against scams on the platform and question the reliability of product recommendation websites. The hosts also explore the skepticism around VPN review sites and the concerns regarding AI-generated reviews. Additionally, they take a nostalgic journey, discussing the dark side of pop culture in the 70s and 80s. The podcast concludes with insights into improvisation in therapy and gratitude towards sponsors.
Oct 25, 2023 • 55min
Cyber sloppiness, and why does Google really want to hide your IP address?
Cybersecurity veteran, Mark Stockley, joins the hosts of this entertaining podcast to discuss topics such as Google's plan to hide users' IP addresses, the leak of genetic profile data from 23andMe, and the privacy issues surrounding genetic testing companies. They also delve into ransomware attacks, online tracking, and the importance of cybersecurity. Tune in for an informative and humorous discussion on the latest security trends!
Oct 18, 2023 • 45min
What’s cooking at Booking.com? And a podcast built by AI
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'.
Oct 11, 2023 • 48min
Four-legged girlfriends, LoveGPT, and a military intelligence failure
Dream girlfriends, AI love scams, an alleged spy's blunders, prevalence of bots on dating apps, cybersecurity appreciation, Last Action Heroes book, NPR's LifeKit podcast, email from an impersonator
Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 8min
Royal family attacked, keyless car theft, and a deepfake Tom Hanks
Maria Varmazis, a cybersecurity veteran, and Kayla Williams, Devo CISO, join the 'Smashing Security' podcast. They discuss deepfake Tom Hanks, keyless car theft, and protecting vehicles in the face of increasing risks. Plus, they feature an interview with Kayla Williams, discussing SOC analyst appreciation day and Devo's cloud native platform for threat defense.
