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Smashing Security podcast #188: Dinner with Elon Musk and Kris Jenner
Jul 23, 2020Who stopped Twitter’s hackers from stealing more money? Why are Covid-19 researchers being told to ramp up their cybersecurity? How can you find out if your smartphone is infected with stalkerware? And who does Graham think he is turning down a celebrity dinner invite? Find out in the latest “Smashing Security” podcast, with special guest Lisa Forte.
The Twitter hack: Why Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and others might have reason to be worried
Jul 16, 2020The real worry of the Twitter hack is not the cryptocurrency scam that was spammed out, but that attackers might have accessed private messages sent and received by the rich and powerful.
Smashing Security podcast #184: Vanity Bitcoin wallets, BlueLeaks, and a Coronavirus app conspiracy
Jun 25, 2020A conspiracy spreads on social media about Coronavirus tracing apps, US police find decades’ worth of sensitive data leaked online, and is there a Bitcoin bonanza to be had from watching Elon Musk YouTube videos? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman.
Smashing Security podcast #177: Elon Musk, Roblox, and Love Bug author found
May 7, 2020What can X Æ A-12 Musk teach us about passwords? How did our guest finally hunt down in Manila the author of one of history’s biggest virus outbreaks? And what on earth is a hacker doing breaching Roblox security? 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 technology journalist Geoff White.
Smashing Security podcast #175: Zoom deepfakes, Zardoz, and ‘Rona tracing
Apr 23, 2020Will deepfake disguises hit a video conference near you, can Coronavirus-tracing apps be trusted, and should Facebook shut down anti-quarantine events? 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.
Another wave of Elon Musk bitcoin scams spread by verified Twitter accounts
Nov 5, 2018The cryptocurrency giveaway scammers are up to their tricks again on Twitter, and it seems that Twitter simply can’t keep up with them. My advice to Twitter? Make Login Verification compulsory for verified accounts.
Smashing Security podcast #101: Rule 34, Twitter scams, and Facebook fails
Oct 25, 2018A Facebook friend request leads to arrest, Twitter scams ride again via promoted ads, and adult websites expose their members. Oh, and Graham finds out what Rule 34 is. 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.
Twitter thought Elon Musk’s bizarre tweets were evidence he’d been hacked
Oct 24, 2018It’s an odd state of affairs when the bogus Elon Musk accounts offering bitcoin giveaways appear more legitimate than the real Elon’s tweets.
Here’s why Twitter will lock your account if you change your display name to Elon Musk
Jul 25, 2018There’s bad news if your name really is “Elon Musk”. You’re going to have to jump over some additional hurdles to convince Twitter that you should be allowed to change your display name to the one you share with the boss of Tesla and SpaceX. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Elon Musk retracts vile Twitter accusation against cave rescuer
Jul 18, 2018Tesla chief Elon Musk retracts his unfounded allegations against man who helped boys escape from a Thai cave, but scammers are given another opportunity to strike.
Smashing Security podcast #086: Elon Musk submarine scams and 2FA bypass
Jul 12, 2018Crypto scamming Thai cave scoundrels! $25 million to make anti-fake news videos! TimeHop data breach! Phone number port out scams! All this and much 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 B J Mendelson.
Thai Cave rescue scammers pose as Elon Musk
Jul 10, 2018Time and time again, crypto scammers are creating accounts in the names of known Twitter users and using devious tricks to fool their followers into believing they are reading a genuine message from the likes of Elon Musk.
Ex-Tesla employee sued for hacking and stealing company data
Jun 21, 2018Tesla claims former employee has admitted writing software that hacked company systems, and leaked data to external third parties.
Tesla saboteur caused extensive damage and leaked highly sensitive data, claims Elon Musk
Jun 19, 2018Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes that the company is the victim of deliberate sabotage perpetrated by an employee. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.