

Smashing Security
Graham Cluley
Smashing Security isn’t your typical tech podcast. Hosted by cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, it serves up weekly tales of cybercrime, hacking horror stories, privacy blunders, and tech mishaps - all with sharp insight, a sense of humour, and zero tolerance for tech waffle.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 Jack Rhysider. Follow the podcast on Bluesky at @smashingsecurity.com, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app.New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK).
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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.

Sep 27, 2023 • 58min
Another T-Mobile breach, ThemeBleed, and farewell Naked Security
Mix TikTok with facial recognition, and you've got a doxxing nightmare, T-Mobile users report bizarre behaviour in their accounts, and a Windows flaw provides a new means of infecting users.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:T-Mobile customer reports privacy breach - Twitter.T-Mobile US exposes some customer data – but don't call it a breach - The Register.T-Mobile denies new data breach rumors, points to authorized retailer - Bleeping Computer.Connectivity Source - Despite appearances, don’t confuse it with T-Mobile.ThemeBleed exploit is another reason to patch Windows quickly - MalwareBytes.If I Embarrass My Baby on TikTok, Will He Stay My Baby Forever? - New York Times.They Gossiped At Brunch. Now There's a Mob After Them - Rolling Stone.The End of Privacy is a Taylor Swift Fan TikTok Account Armed with Facial Recognition Tech - 404 Media.Egg crack challenge,the last baby is so cute - YouTube.Trailer for “The Deepest Breath” - YouTube.“The Deepest Breath” - Netflix.Nitpick: Meaningless communications.Naked Security.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by: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!Gigamon – Download the Gigamon Hybrid Cloud Security Survey to learn about the hidden dangers of encrypted traffic.Drata – With over 14 frameworks including SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, Drata gets you audit-ready for crucial security standards needed to scale your business. As a listener to Smashing Security you can save 10% off Drata and have implementation fees waived.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.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
Heated seats, car privacy, and Graham’s porn video
Andrew Agnês, a member of Host Unknown, and Mark Jow from Gigamon join cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault in discussing topics such as car privacy concerns, heated car seats subscription, and an unusual email from YouPorn. They also touch on automated compliance with Drita, Rask AI's video translation, and the importance of secure data transmission in the cloud.