Smashing Security podcast #233: Peloton problems, romance regret, and Weiner woes

Industry veterans, chatting about computer security and online privacy.

Smashing Security podcast #233: Peloton problems, romance regret, and Weiner woes

We take a look at why Peloton is being accused of ransomware-like behaviour, how one man lost $250,000 in a romance scam, and how a chap called Weiner has found himself in a political pickle.

All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Host Unknown’s Andrew Agnês.

Plus don’t miss our featured interview with KnowBe4 expert Roger Grimes.

Smashing Security #233: 'Peloton problems, romance regret, and Weiner woes'

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Hosts:

Graham Cluley – @gcluley
Carole Theriault – @caroletheriault

Guest:

Andrew Agnês – @sirjester

Show notes:

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Graham Cluley is an award-winning keynote speaker who has given presentations around the world about cybersecurity, hackers, and online privacy. A veteran of the computer security industry since the early 1990s, he wrote the first ever version of Dr Solomon's Anti-Virus Toolkit for Windows, makes regular media appearances, and is the co-host of the popular "Smashing Security" podcast. Follow him on Twitter, Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky, or drop him an email.

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