Mix TikTok with facial recognition, and you’ve got a doxxing nightmare, T-Mobile users report bizarre behaviour in their accounts, and a Windows flaw provides a new means of infecting users. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault,…
Read MoreUber may not face prosecution over its handling of a 2016 data breach – but its former chief security head does; how to defend your digital devices’ data while on vacation, and how to change your accent with artificial intelligence. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing…
Read MorePygmy hippopotamus bugs, DEF CON’s data slip-up, and phishing fraudsters have their collars felt. 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 Naked Security’s Paul Ducklin. Visit https://www.smashingsecurity.com/238 to check out this episode’s…
Read MoreOnline drug dealers get busted due to poor OPSEC! People are still failing to wipe their USB sticks properly! A potential presidential candidate is outed as a former hacker! Flat Earthers! Pi! Empathy! All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham…
Read MoreIs your used car still connected to its old owner? Just how did Apple manage to identify the teenager hacker who stole 90GB of the firm’s files? And why on earth would a firm of lawyers start producing pornographic videos? You’ll be surprised by the answers! All this and much much more is discussed in…
Read MoreUser interfaces and poor procedures lead to pandemonium in Hawaii, hackers are attempting to trick victims into opening cryptocurrency-related email attachments, and yet more pox-ridden apps are found in Android’s Google Play store. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham…
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 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 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 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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