A helpful and hilarious take on the week's tech SNAFUs. Computer security industry veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault chat with guests about cybercrime, hacking, and online privacy. It's not your typical cybersecurity podcast... Winner of the best and most entertaining cybersecurity podcast awards in 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Smashing Security has had over ten million downloads. Past guests include Garry Kasparov, Mikko Hyppönen, and Rory Cellan-Jones. Follow the podcast on ...
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Ever found yourself stuck in a pickle? Knee-deep in a dilemma? Question is: what do you do now? Join Carole Theriault and Maria Varmazis as they wiggle out of these hilarious Sticky Pickles. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. You might even cringe a little. Sticky Pickles: Inspired by the internet, embellished by us. And tell us what you would do! Instagram: @StickyPicklesPod (https://www.instagram.com/stickypicklespod) Twitter: @StickyPickles (https://www.twitter.com/stickypickles) Email: hello@sti ...
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This is the Art Musings podcast. With love from Oxford. Join hosts: Oxford-based artists Sally Anne Stewart and Carole Theriault as they kick off their art careers. On Art Musings, we'll chat with local artists (some up and coming and some at the top of their game), learn about their process, their art, and delve deep into all the creative, emotional and business challenges that they’ve had to face. Basically, the juicy bits, the dark underbelly of being an artist. And we very much hope you' ...
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I invite my guest to imagine sending their worst enemy to a desert island, accompanied only by the worst records ever made and a totally useless item.
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Hacker games, AI travel surveillance, and 25 years of IoT
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The video game Path of Exile 2 suffers a security breach, we explore the issues of using predictive algorithms in travel surveillance systems, and the very worst IoT devices are put on show in Las Vegas. Oh, and has Elon Musk accidentally revealed he cheats at video games? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smash…
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Honey in hot water, and reset your devices
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Ever wonder how those "free" browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you with less savings and your favorite YouTubers with empty pockets. Plus, we take a look at Kagi, the search engine yo…
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Fake CAPTCHAs, Harmageddon, and Krispy Kreme
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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 Secur…
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Snowflake hackers, and under the influence
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A Canadian man is arrested in relation to the Snowflake hacks from earlier this year - after a cybersecurity researcher managed to track his identity, and a cryptocurrency-trading Instagram influencer is in trouble with the law. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham …
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Dishy DDoS dramas, and mining our minds for data
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A CEO is arrested for turning satellite receivers into DDoS attack weapons, and we journey into the world of bossware and "affective computing" and explore how AI is learning to read our emotions – is this the future of work, or a recipe for dystopia? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cyberse…
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Gym hacking, disappearing DNA, and a social lockout
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A Kansas City man is accused of hacking into local businesses, not to steal money, but to... get a cheaper gym membership? A DNA-testing firm has vanished, leaving customers in the dark about what's happened to their sensitive genetic data. And Australia mulls a social media ban for youngsters. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest…
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In our latest episode we discuss how a woman hid under the bed after scammers told her she was under "digital arrest", how hackers are hijacking YouTube channels through malicious sponsorship deals, and how one phone company is turning the tables on fraudsters through deepfake AI. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of th…
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Who needs a laptop to hack when you have a Firestick?
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Arion Kurtaj, a teenager from the UK, amassed a fortune through audacious cybercrimes. From stealing Grand Theft Auto 6 secrets to erasing Brazil's COVID vaccination data, his exploits were legendary. But his hacking spree took a bizarre turn when he was placed under police protection... in a Travelodge outside Oxford. Plus Bengal cat lovers in Aus…
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S8 Ep3: Cards on the Table and Getting Moustached
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All New Sticky Pickles: You make a shocking blunder at a regular games night, or your new pet sitter might just be too good to be true. Snuggle up with your hosts Sticky Pickles' Carole and Maria as they attempt to wiggle out of these all new sticky dilemmas. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. You might even cry a little. Sticky Pickles: inspired by the in…
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Pasta spies and private eyes, and are you applying for a ghost job?
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Mamma Mia! A major hacking scandal in Italy has expanded to include alleged involvement from Israel and the Vatican, and just why are companies advertising jobs that don't exist? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast…
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The secret Strava service, deepfakes, and crocodiles
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In this week's episode your hosts practice standing on one leg, Carole gives Graham a deepfake quiz, and we investigate how Strava may be exposing the movements of world leaders. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. Warning: This podcast…
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S8 Ep2: The Perfect Suitor and Mud in your Face
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Your mom presents her great baby daddy plan for you, or you stretch the truth to keep someone keen. Snuggle up with your hosts Sticky Pickles' Carole and Maria as they attempt to wiggle out of these all new sticky dilemmas. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. You might even cry a little. Sticky Pickles: inspired by the internet, embellished by us. Support u…
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When security firms get hacked, and your new North Korean remote worker
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The SolarWinds have returned to haunt four cybersecurity companies who tried to hide their breaches and ended up with their trousers around their ankles, and North Korea succeeds in getting one of its IT workers hired... but what's their plan? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cyber…
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WordPress vs WP Engine, and the Internet Archive is down
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WordPress's emperor, Matt Mullenweg, demands a hefty tribute from WP Engine, and a battle erupts, leaving millions of websites hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, the Internet Archive, a digital library preserving our online history, is under siege from hackers. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast …
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S8 Ep1: Don't I know You and Hygiene Hangups
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We are back with a brand new Season 8! In this sticky: You realise you have history with your bestie's new squeeze, or you find yourself in a food hygiene quandary. Snuggle up with your hosts Carole and Maria as they attempt to wiggle out of these all new sticky dilemmas. You'll laugh. You'll gasp. You might even cry a little. Lil update: we will b…
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Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout
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Join us as we delve into the world of unexpected security breaches and legal loopholes, where your robot vacuum cleaner might be spying on you, and ordering a pizza could cost you your right to sue. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault. W…
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Breaches in your genes, and Kaspersky switcheroo raises a red flag
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From family tree to jail cell? A hacker is alleged to have exploited information on genealogy websites to steal millions from public companies. Meanwhile, Kaspersky's US customers are wondering - what on earth is UltraAV? All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley …
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The $230 million crypto handbag heist, and misinformation on social media
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Two men are accused of stealing almost a quarter of a billion dollars from one person's cryptocurrency wallet, but why on earth would they be handing out handbags to strangers? And social media comes under the spotlight once more, as we ask if you are delving into misinformation in your most private moments... All this and more is discussed in the …
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TFL security derailed, and is Trump the king of crypto?
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Transport for London (TfL) suffers a cybersecurity incident and tells its 30,000 staff they will all have to their identities verified... in-person. Who might have been behind the attack and why? Meanwhile, Donald Trump's curious relationship with cryptocurrency is explored. All this and Demi Moore is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashin…
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