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...
Read MoreEver 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...
Read MoreThis 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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreArion 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...
Read MoreMamma 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...
Read MoreIn 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...
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