Podcast
Smashing Security podcast #190: Twitter hack arrests, email bad behaviour, and Fawkes vs facial recognition
Aug 6, 2020Special guest Geoff White can’t resist using the podcast to promote his new book, “Crime Dot Com”, but other than that we also discuss the creepy (and apparently legal) way websites can find out your email and postal address even if you don’t give it to them, take a look at how the alleged Twitter hackers were identified, and learn about Fawkes – the technology fighting back at facial recognition.
Smashing Security podcast #189: DNA cock-up, Garmin hack, and virtual kidnappings
Jul 30, 2020Why are students faking their own kidnappings? What’s the story behind Garmin’s ransomware attack? And a genetic genealogy website suffers a hack or two. 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 Ray REDACTED.
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.
Career Notes podcast – Have to be able to communicate to everybody
Jul 20, 2020The folks behind The Cyberwire podcast interviewed me for a new series of shows, looking at how people joined the cybersecurity industry.
Smashing Security podcast #187: Huawei ban, MGM hack, and a contact-tracing cock-up
Jul 16, 2020Login chaos for England’s contact tracing service, our drill-down on the Britain’s Huawei 5G ban, MGM’s blockbuster breach, and how to pronounce “Gigabyte.” All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast with Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, and special guest Maria Varmazis.
“Secure in your thoughts” – malware memories and brain passwords in the Stroke of Genius podcast
Jul 15, 2020I’m in the latest episode of the “Stroke of Genius” podcast, which looks at passwords and how researchers are exploring ways to use brain patterns as a way to unlock devices. I’m on hand to describe the workings of some notorious password-stealing malware, and also share some stories of how computer games helped me get a job in the cybersecurity industry.
Smashing Security podcast #186: This one’s for all the Karens!
Jul 9, 2020A high-rolling Hushpuppi gets extradited to the United States, Carole details her problems with clipboards and Disposophobia, and our guest becomes the subject of fake news during the Senegalese election. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast with Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by investigative journalist Michelle Madsen.
Appearing on the Hacker Valley Studio podcast
Jul 6, 2020Early last month Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran were kind enough to invite me back on their podcast, “Hacker Valley Studio” – and now the episode has been published! Take a listen.
Smashing Security podcast #185: Bieber fever, Roblox, and ransomware
Jul 2, 2020Who’s been dressing Robox players up in red baseball caps? Which ransomware victim’s negotations got spied on by the media? And should Jason Bieber think twice before touching his hat? Oh, and we need to talk about squirrels… All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast.
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 #183: MAMILs, gameshows, and a surprise from eBay
Jun 18, 2020A TV gameshow with cash prizes if you’re obeying Coronavirus lockdown rules, ex-Ebay staff charged in crazy cyberstalking case, and when the wrong cyclist was accused by the internet bearing pitchforks. 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.
Smashing Security podcast #182: Space Force, credit card fraud, and beep-ti-beep
Jun 11, 2020Graham finds himself in hot water with a security firm after a data breach, Carole discusses credit card fraud, and we have a pleasant surprise for Thom Langford, who appears to have mostly agreed to be a guest to promote his own podcast. 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, joined this week by Host Unknown’s Thom Langford.
Smashing Security podcast #181: Anti-cybercrime ads, tricky tracing, and a 5G Bioshield
Jun 4, 2020Police are hoping to stop kids becoming cybercriminals by bombarding them with Google Ads, phishers rub their hands in glee at the NHS track and trace service, and just how does a nano-layer of quantum holographic catalyzer technology make a USB stick cost hundreds of pounds? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast.
Smashing Security podcast #180: Taking care of Clare
May 28, 2020On this special splinter episode of the podcast, we’re joined by actor and comedian Clare Blackwood in the hope of convincing her that cybersecurity is no laughing matter. Hear what happens in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
Smashing Security podcast #179: Deepfake Jay-Z, and beer apps spilling your data
May 21, 2020Apps that belch out sensitive military information, what could the world learn from South Korea’s digital response to the Coronavirus pandemic, and who has been deepfaking Bill Clinton, Jay-Z, and Donald Trump… and why? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest episode by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Brian Klaas of the “Power Corrupts” podcast.
Smashing Security podcast #178: Office pranks, meat dresses, and robocop dogs
May 14, 2020Graham shares stories of email storms, Carole describes the steps being taken by firms as they try to coax employees back to the office, and special guest Lisa Forte details a hack that has impacted Lady Gaga and other celebrities. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast with computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.