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 Cybersecurity Podcast" in 2018 and 2019, and the "Most Entertaining" in 2022, Smashing Security has had over eight million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Rory Cellan-Jones. Follow the podcast on Twitter ...
Ever found yourself stuck in a pickle? Knee-deep in a dilemma? Question is: what do you do now? Join Carole Theriault and Maria Varmazis as they wiggle out of these hilarious Sticky Pickles. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. You might even cringe a little. Sticky Pickles: Inspired by the internet, embellished by us. And tell us what you would do! Instagram: @StickyPicklesPod (https://www.instagram.com/stickypicklespod) Twitter: @StickyPickles (https://www.twitter.com/stickypickles) Email: hello@sti ...
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286: Hackers doxxed, Pornhub probs, and Co-op security measures
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Pornhub has a problem, the UK's Co-op supermarket is accused of big brother tactics, and we take a look at a security researcher's attempt to reveal the true identify of hackers. 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 …
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285: Uber's hidden hack, tips for travel, and AI accent fixes
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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 securit…
In this special edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast, computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault welcome back author and journalist Jamie Bartlett - host of "The Missing CryptoQueen" podcast. Jamie tells us about his new book, which shares more details about the disappearance of cryptocurrency scammer Dr Ruja Ignatova, and …
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283: Disney's social dumpster fire, Anom phones, and TikTok tragedies
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A self-proclaimed "super hacker" causes problems in the Magic Kingdom, criminals regret trusting Anom phones, and lawsuits are filed against TikTok. 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 Anna Brading. Plu…
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282: Raising money through ransomware, China's mega-leak, and hackers for hire
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A hacked university might have made a profit after paying a cryptocurrency ransom, China suffers possibly the biggest data breach in history, and Reuters investigates digital mercenaries. 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…
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281: Debug ransomware and win $1,000,000, period-tracking apps, and AI gets emotional
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A new version of the LockBit ransomware offers a bug bounty, women uninstall period-tracking apps in fear of how their data might be used against them, and Microsoft's facial recognition tech no longer wants to know how you're feeling. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer secu…
Internet-connected jacuzzis find themselves in hot water, and a Google engineer claims that their AI has developed feelings. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language…
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279: Encrypted notes, and a deadly case of AirTag spying
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How did a saxophonist sneak sensitive information in and out of the Soviet Union? How might an Apple AirTag have led to murder? And isn't the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain doing just great? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriaul…
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278: Tim Hortons, avoiding sanctions, and good faith security research
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Trouble brews with the Tim Hortons app, Mandiant gets in a tussle with a Russian ransomware gang, and should good faith security researchers be at risk of prosecution? 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 b…
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277: Bad bots, cheeky ransoms, and good deepfakes
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Ransom acts of kindness are top of our mind, as we also explore how bad bots are hogging more and more of the internet's activity, and look at how deepfakes could be a good thing after all. 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 Theriau…
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276: Webcam extortion, Michael Fish, and food foul-ups
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A browser extension bug let malicious websites spy on webcams, hackers threaten the global food supply chain, and Michael Fish (not that one...) hacked into his female classmates' online accounts, hunting for nude photos and videos. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer securit…
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275: Jail for Bing, and mental health apps may not be good for you
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A man hacks his employer to prove its security sucks, Telegram provides a helping hand to the Eternity Project malware, and what the heck do mental health apps think they're up to? 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, joine…
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274: Hands off my biometrics, and a wormhole squirmish
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Clearview AI receives something of a slap in the face, and who is wrestling over an internet wormhole? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. And don't miss our featured interview with Artur Kane of GoodAccess. Visit https://www.smashi…
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273: Password blips, and who's calling the airport?
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We find out why calls to Dublin airport's noise complaints line have soared, and Carole quizzes Graham to celebrate World Password Day. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. And don't miss our special featured interview with Clint Dov…
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272: Going ape over the Kardashians, and the face of romance scams
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Members of The Bored Ape Yacht Club get that sinking feeling, a face unwittingly launches hundreds of romance scams, and is an as-yet unseen Kim Kardashian sex tape a load of old Roblox? 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,…
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S4 Ep13: Life Sucks and Profile Pic - with Graham Cluley!
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Your legacy and inheritance are under threat, or your partner’s new phone reveals a rather crimson flag. What do you do now?? Sticky Pickles' hosts Carole and Maria are joined by VIP guest host Graham Cluley, Carole's co-host on the award-winning Smashing Security. Check out how these three podcast veterans attempt to wiggle out of these brand new …
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271: Crypto break-in, Google blurring, and mics not muting
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A man loses $650,000 from his cryptocurrency wallet after his Apple iCloud account is hacked, video conferencing apps may not be muting your mic quite the way you imagined, and Google has unblurred military bases in Russia... or has it? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by computer sec…
You attract romantic attention at work, or you are in a baby name deadlock - how far do you go? What do you do now?? Join Sticky Pickles' hosts Carole and Maria as they try to wiggle out of these brand new dilemmas. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. You might even cry a little. Sticky Pickles: inspired by the internet, embellished by us. THANK YOU FOR LIS…