Hackers are blackmailing cosmetic surgery patients, and threatening to release their naked photos. A British Airways IT snafu causes travel chaos for thousands. And Germany is threatening to throw hefty fines at Facebook if it can't police its content properly. All this and "Covfefe" is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast...
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy S8 claims that its iris recognition technology provides "airtight security", but the Chaos Computer Club knows better and shows how it can be easily bypassed. Australian researchers create a wearable gizmo that authenticates you through your walk, but is it ever going to be practical? Mac malware reportedly wastes no time stealing...
Read MoreThe WannaCry ransomware has struck! But before we tackle that subject, and who we should blame for one of the highest profile malware attacks for years, we discuss how HP has been unwittingly capturing the keystrokes of its laptop users. Then we briefly discuss what might be the worst cinema date in history, before rounding...
Read MoreGizmodo's attempt to reveal Donald Trump's administration ineptitude when it comes to cybersecurity fails to impress. Mac users are warned that the HandBrake DVD-ripping app has been compromised by malware. And will the US Army insist IT security professionals spend months ironing their bedsheets..? All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley...
Read MoreOn May 4th 2000, the Love Bug virus (also known as ILOVEYOU or LoveLetter) rapidly spread around the world, clogging up email systems. Computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault are joined this week by special guest John Hawes for a trip down memory lane. Show notes: Memories of the Love Bug worm - Naked...
Read MoreSecurity firm Webroot drops a clanger when it declared Windows was malicious and borked customers' PCs, millennials are streaming a lot of movies illegally, and blackmailers are targeting members of the Ashley Madison cheating site again. All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by...
Read MoreHotel malware has been stealing guests' payment card details... again, should businesses relay delay rolling out vulnerability patches, and Burger King's Whopper TV ad campaign tries to take advantage of viewers' Google Home devices with predictable results. All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week...
Read MoreSpyware companies are filmed plotting to break global sanctions to ship surveillance and spying equipment to dodgy authoritarian regimes, an unsecured database exposed diabetics’ sensitive data, and a massive data breach leaves hundreds of thousands of current and former Wonga customers at risk. All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and...
Read MoreDon't let an internet-enabled sex toy make your most private moments oh-so-public. Samsung's wannabe-Android-killer is found lacking. And did you hear about the firm that is micro-chipping its employees? All this and more is discussed by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest John Hawes. Show notes: Vulnerable...
Read MoreWhat can you do to better protect your online email accounts? In this special "splinter" episode (or should it be a "shard"?) regular hosts Graham Cluley and Carole Theriaultdiscuss with Paul Ducklin tips on how to defend your Gmail/Yahoo/Hotmail/Outlook/etc account. SHOW NOTES: Passwords - a Smashing Security splinter How to better protect your Google account...
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