chess
Smashing Security podcast #174: Garry Kasparov and Animal Crossing
Apr 16, 2020World-chess-champion-turned-activist Garry Kasparov joins us as we discuss celebrity lookalikes, smartphone fleeceware, the impact Coronavirus is having on security, and how a popular new video game is being used for political ends. 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.
Smashing Security podcast #129: Too Long; Didn’t Listen
May 23, 2019Don’t hire a hacker, they might scam you! What works and what doesn’t when it comes to protecting your email account? And China’s controversial social credit system comes under the microscope. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis.
Four hours after being taught the rules of chess, AlphaZero became the strongest player the world has ever seen
Dec 8, 2017Really, there’s nothing to worry about…
Controversial world chess tournament website struck by denial-of-service attack
Mar 11, 2016Might angry chess fanatics be behind the attack?
I love chess, but I don’t trust FIDE’s website with my password or passport
Aug 13, 2015FIDE, the world’s chess federation, is storing online passwords insecurely, and asking players to upload scans of their passport and other ID documents without even using HTTPS.
Are Americans less intelligent than Russians? Trend Micro security chief says yes
Aug 30, 2014Are Americans dumber than Russians? Wait. You don’t have to rush to answer that, because a computer security company has done the hard work for you, and come to a definitive conclusion.
Chess CAPTCHA – a serious defence against spammers?
Mar 12, 2013Spammers are told they have to solve a chess puzzle before they can leave junk messages.