This week, we delve into the dark world of fake CAPTCHAs designed to hijack your computer. Plus, the AI safety clock is ticking down – is doomsday closer than we think? And to top it off, we uncover the sticky situation of Krispy Kreme facing a ransomware attack.
All this and more is discussed in the latest jam-packed edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Mark Stockley of “The AI Fix” podcast.
Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.
Smashing Security #398:
Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme
Hosts:
Graham Cluley:
@grahamcluley.com
@
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Carole Theriault:
Guest:
Mark Stockley:
Episode links:
- CAPTCHAs from hell – Reddit.
- “DeceptionAds” — Fake Captcha Driving Infostealer Infections and a Glimpse to the Dark Side of Internet Advertising – Guardio.
- AI Safety Clock Ticks Closer To ‘Midnight,’ Signifying Rising Risk – Forbes.
- Krispy Kreme admits there’s a hole in its security – The Register.
- Nutritional and Allergen Information – Krispy Kreme.
- &UDM=14.
- Does one line fix Google? – Tedium.
- ElevenLabs.
- The GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024 – GCHQ.
- Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
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Theme tune: “Vinyl Memories” by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.
