Smashing Security

By: Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault
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  • 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 Twitter at @smashinsecurity, and subscribe for free in your favourite podcast app. New episodes released at 7pm EST every Wednesday (midnight UK). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
    © 2016-2024 Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault
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  • WordPress vs WP Engine, and the Internet Archive is down

    WordPress vs WP Engine, and the Internet Archive is down
    Oct 16 2024
    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 by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:WP Engine is not WordPress - WordPress.Secure Custom Fields - ​​WordPress.Tweet from Advanced Custom Fields.Advisory: Advanced Custom Fields changes - Tim Nash.WordPress saga escalates as WP Engine plugin forcibly forked and legal letters fly - The Register.Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users - Bleeping Computer.The Internet Archive is still down but will return in ‘days, not weeks’ - The Verge.Dimsdale podcasts - OTR radio drama comedy and more.Jeff Goldblum’s furiously fun Greek gods drama is a masterpiece - The Guardian.KAOS - Netflix.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!Flashpoint - Access the industry’s best threat data and intelligence.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for ad-free episodes and our early-release feed!FOLLOW US:Follow us on
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    38 mins
  • Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout

    Vacuum cleaner voyeur, and pepperoni pact blocks payout
    Oct 9 2024

    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.

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

    Episode links:

    • We hacked a robot vacuum — and could watch live through its camera - ABC News.
    • Their Uber Driver Crashed. A Pizza Order Unraveled Their Injury Lawsuit - NY Times.
    • A court blocks a couple from suing Uber over a crash, citing terms and conditions - NPR.
    • Taken for a Ride: Parents Can't Sue Uber Over Crash After Daughter's Uber Eats Order - Law.inc
    • New Jersey Court Bars Uber Crash Victims from Lawsuit, Citing App Agreement - The Legal Journal.
    • Couple Seriously Injured in Uber Crash Blocked From Court by Uber Eats Terms - The Insurance Journal.
    • Disney axes bid to stop wrongful death lawsuit over Disney+ terms - BBC.
    • Sherwood - BBC iPlayer.
    • Chocolate Guinness Cake - Nigella.
    • The Best Banana Cake I've Ever Had - Sally's Baking Addiction.
    • My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe - Sally's Baking Addiction.
    • Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)

    Sponsored by:

    • SentinelOne - secure and protect every aspect of your cloud in real-time.
    • 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.
    • Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!

    SUPPORT THE SHOW:

    Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or

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    40 mins
  • Breaches in your genes, and Kaspersky switcheroo raises a red flag

    Breaches in your genes, and Kaspersky switcheroo raises a red flag
    Oct 2 2024

    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 and Carole Theriault.

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

    Episode links:

    • U.K. National Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Hack-to-Trade Fraud Scheme - US Department of Justice.
    • Sophos punts anti-virus for Klingons - The Register.
    • Designating Kaspersky Lab Leadership in Response to Continued Cybersecurity Risks - US Department of Treasury.
    • Kaspersky says Uncle Sam snubbed its verification proposal - The Register.
    • Use Kaspersky Antivirus Software? You'll Be Migrated to Pango's UltraAV - PC Mag.
    • Kaspersky software replaced by 'UltraAV' on some US PCs - The Register.
    • Need Instructions on Refunds for those who bought multi-year subscriptions - Kaspersky.
    • US bans Kaspersky antivirus software for alleged Russian links - BBC News.
    • Who gave you permission to put UltraAV on my computer? - Kaspersky Total Security.
    • MusicBrainz Picard - Cross-platform music tagger powered by the MusicBrainz database.
    • 100 Chefs Will Slice Through the Competition in Culinary Class Wars - Netflix.
    • Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)


    Sponsored by:

    • SentinelOne - secure and protect every aspect of your cloud in real-time.
    • 1Password Extended Access Management – Secure every sign-in for every app on every device.
    • Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!


    SUPPORT THE SHOW:

    Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing
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