Smashing Security podcast #431: How to mine millions without paying the bill

In episode 431 of the “Smashing Security” podcast, a self-proclaimed crypto-influencer calling himself CP3O thought he had found a shortcut to riches — by racking up millions in unpaid cloud bills.

Meanwhile, we look at the growing threat of EDR-killer tools that can quietly switch off your endpoint protection before an attack even begins.

And for something a little different, we peek into the Internet Archive’s dystopian Wayforward Machine and take a detour to Mary Shelley’s resting place in Bournemouth.

All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley, joined this week by special guest Allan “Ransomware Sommelier” Liska.

Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.

Host:

Graham Cluley:

 @grahamcluley.com  @  / grahamcluley

Guest:

Allan Liska:
 @ransomwaresommelier.com

Episode links:

• Crypto Influencer Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Million Dollar “Cryptojacking” Scheme – US Department of Justice.
• Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it – The Register.
• Way Forward Machine – The Internet Archive.
• Mary Shelley’s grave – Atlas Obscura.
• Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)
• Support us on Patreon!

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• Proton Drive – Protect your files with end-to-end encryption in Switzerland’s secure cloud — only on Proton Drive.

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Theme tune: “Vinyl Memories” by Mikael Manvelyan.
Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

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