106: Google Maps, Fed phishing, and Grinch bots

How are scammers stealing your money through Google Maps? Why did the FBI create a fake FedEx website? And how are US senators hoping to stop Grinch bots ruining Christmas?

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 special guest Maria Varmazis.

And don’t miss our special bonus interview about passwords with Rachael Stockton of LastPass, sponsors of this week’s show.

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

Theme tune: “Vinyl Memories” by Mikael Manvelyan.

Assorted sound effects: AudioBlocks.

Special Guests: Maria Varmazis and Rachael Stockton.

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