A boss is bitten in the bottom after being struck by one of the worst crimes in Finnish history, Strava’s privacy isn’t so private, and a private investigator uncovers some TikTok tall tales.
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.
Hosts:
Graham Cluley:
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Carole Theriault:
Guest:
Maria Varmazis:
Episode links:
- Finnish therapy clinic’s CEO fired after despicable data breach and blackmail threats – Graham Cluley.
- Lizard Squad Member: Why I Took Down Xbox and PlayStation – Sky News on YouTube.
- Hacker Charged With Extorting Online Psychotherapy Service – Krebs on Security.
- Finland’s Most-Wanted Hacker Nabbed in France – Krebs on Security.
- Ex-CEO of hacked therapy clinic sentenced for failing to protect patients’ session notes – Bitdefender.
- Hackers can find your home on Strava even if you use privacy settings, researchers find – Yahoo Sports.
- Iron Bianca hashtag on TikTok – TIkTok.
- Investigators warn of fake suicide scams on social media platforms – MSN News.
- How did Iron Bianca die? Tribute Pours In As Tiktok Star Passed Away – PBK News.
- Spill-the-Tea-007 TikTok Channel – TikTok.
- Mike Bolhius Private Investigator – Mike Bolhius homepage.
- Paint trailer – YouTube.
- Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed – Netflix.
- Star Trek: Picard – Paramount Plus.
- The Diplomat – Netflix.
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Theme tune: “Vinyl Memories” by Mikael Manvelyan.
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Excellent episode. Quote:
Graham: "He decided to hold his breath,"
Carole: "Well that wouldn't last long."
:-D :-D :-D
The Diplomat: I watched it myself. [EXPLITIVE] and I can't wait a year for the next season !!